OUTDOORS
Sam Cook: Rivers on the run, a photo sampler
On a trip up the North Shore earlier this week, Duluth News Tribune photographer Bob King and writer Sam Cook stopped to photograph several waterfalls at what must have been close to peak runoff. The rivers were thundering over their big drops, carrying lots of ice and debris with them. Click here to read Sam Cook's Outdoors blog.March 19, 2010
Paul Nelson fishing column for March 19: Ice fishing season is nearing the end
The ice fishing season is on borrowed time, especially for anglers trying to use vehicles to access area lakes. Anglers will still be able to use ATVs to access most lakes for a little while longer, but the ice fishing season is going to be over soon, unless temperatures get considerably colder in the near future.March 19, 2010
Klobuchar pushes U.S. Coast Guard for fishing guide rule change
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the U.S. Coast Guard got a boatful of advice Thursday from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minn., on new regulations facing fishing guides.March 19, 2010
DNR Conservation Officers' report: Deteriorating ice conditions, fish house removal etc.
District 1 - Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) prepared equipment for spring flood response. Anglers and fish houses were checked on Lake Bronson and Lake of the Woods. Reports of illegal deer baiting were investigated.By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources , March 16, 2010
Swan takes off
A swan takes off from the Schoolcraft River Monday afternoon. With not much open water available, waterfowl share space on Bemidji area rivers. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper
March 16, 2010
Blane Klemek column: Minnesota boasts nine species of woodpeckers
Woodpeckers are a group of birds perfectly adapted for what they do best.March 14, 2010
Paul Nelson fishing column for March 12: Warm weather and rain create quick melt
Lakes in the Bemidji area did a considerable amount of melting this past week. Most lakes are wet and sloppy, with the accesses and other high traffic areas covered with water.March 12, 2010
'Rods and Reels for Kids' program going strong in Bemidji area
Bemidji’s Take a Kid Fishing program will once again provide free rods and reels to youngsters who take part in the 2010 event, which is scheduled for June 9.
March 11, 2010
County helps reclaim wilderness through approval of DNR acquisition near Kabekona Lake
A “magical place” of pristine forestland south of Kabekona Lake, with an estimated value of $1 million, will be sold to the Minnesota Trust for Public Land for scientific research and aquatic management.By Sarah Smith, Park Rapids Enterprise , March 08, 2010
Chores bring thoughts of spring
It won’t be long and the “hoo-eek, hoo-eek” calls of hen wood ducks and the high-pitched whistles from drake “woodies” will be sounding from river-bottoms and wetlands everywhere. Conditions, I believe, should be favorable for this year’s annual return. Runoff from springtime snowmelt ought to fill low-flowing rivers and wetland basins with plenty of water.March 07, 2010
Buena Vista Snowjourn: Skiers take the course for 30th annual races
From 7-year-old twin skiers Anna and Elise Carlson of Barnum, Minn., to the senior competitor Jan Niskanen, 75, of Bemidji, the mild March weather Saturday gave 75 skiers a good norning for the 30th annual Buena Vista Snowjourn.
March 07, 2010
Bear comes out of hibernation 
A black bear came out of hibernation early Friday to enjoy the warmth of sun. It crawled out of a culvert along the U.S. Highway 2 bypass. Officials remind motorists to leave the animal alone. It is illegal to park along the highway. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper
March 06, 2010
Paul Nelson column for March 5: Focus turns to panfish as gamefish season ends
The gamefish season is over for the inland waters of Minnesota, but that does not mean the ice fishing season is over.
March 05, 2010
Kestrel displays great spirit, speed and swiftness
A few Aprils ago while standing in my backyard looking across the pond, I heard the high-pitched “ki-ki-ki” calls of a kestrel.
February 28, 2010
Paul Nelson fishing column for Feb. 26: Last chance to go after gamefish this weekend
The season closes for walleyes, northern pike and other gamefish species q5 midnight Sunday night. Anglers are allowed to fish for crappies, sunfish, perch and rough fish species like whitefish and eelpout continuously in Minnesota.
February 26, 2010
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