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Zebra mussles hitching rides on boat lifts

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists fear they might be seeing a disturbing trend of zebra mussels hitchhiking on boat lifts that are moved from infested waters to uninfested lakes...

outdoors Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Blane Klemek column: Elk more prevalent in state than you might think

Last fall in the rugged Rocky Mountains of northwestern Colorado while hunting mule deer, a big blow came howling down from the High Country, bringing with it, when it was...

outdoors / local / news Sun, Oct 09, 2011 - 12:00am

Warm weather stalls fall cool-down on area lakes

The fall colors may be as close to the peak as they are going to get in the Bemidji area, considering the wind has been blowing the leaves off the...

outdoors Fri, Oct 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Blane Klemek column: Asian lady beetles here to stay

Last weekend as I sat on my deck looking out at the lake and backyard, a lady beetle landed on my arm. I was instantly reminded of a time several...

outdoors Sun, Oct 02, 2011 - 12:00am

Special regs on Campbell Lake to be eliminated

Legislation passed earlier this year directed Minnesota DNR officials to reduce the number of lakes governed by special northern pike regulations. Prior to the directive DNR officials had the authority...

outdoors Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - 12:00am

F(ish)+L(ocation) + P(resentation) = S(uccess)

The fall colors are very close to peaking in the Bemidji area and should be in full splendor in the next week, unless wind and rain knock down most of...

outdoors Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Blane Klemek column: Ruffies are plentiful and remarkable birds

"Why does a happy boy holla? Why does a lonesome youth sigh? They don't know any more than Redruff knew why every day now he mounted some dead log and...

outdoors Sun, Sep 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Illinois DNR proposes turning carp into food

CHICAGO (AP) -- Minced Asian carp tacos? How about spaghetti with carp sauce? Illinois officials hope serving the invasive species on a plate is the creative solution to two big...

outdoors Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Fish begin move to winter locations on area lakes

The fall cool-down continues in the Bemidji area with surface water temperatures in most lakes dropping into the 50s this past week. The water temperature is one of the biggest...

outdoors Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Area anglers fared very well in the Cabela's Master Walleye Classic tournament held Friday and Saturday on the Cass Lake Chain. Among the teams which placed in the top five were: left to right, Jay Reiplinger of Bemidji and Kelly Juelson of Hines (third place with 28.10 pounds), Pat McSharry and Dan Fuller of Bemidji (second with 28.39 pounds) and Toby Kvalevog of Brainerd and Dean Kvalevog of Bemidji (fifth with 24.92 pounds). Submitted Photo

Area anglers do well at Cass Lake event

Area anglers fared very well in the Cabela's Master Walleye Classic tournament held Friday and Saturday on the Cass Lake Chain. Among the teams which placed in the top five...

outdoors Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Grizzly encounters are awe-inspiring

I have truly been blessed throughout my life in the great outdoors - I have observed wildlife in many parts of North America. I have seen bottle-nosed dolphins swimming playfully...

outdoors Sun, Sep 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Jay Reiplinger of Bemidji (right) and his tournament partner Kelly Juelson of Hines finished in third place at this weekend's Cabela's MWC walleye tournament on the Cass Lake Chain. Submitted Photo

Area anglers do well at Cass Lake event

Professional anglers Travor Diegel and Paul Steffen caught 28.64 pounds of walleyes Friday and Saturday to win the Cabela's Masters Walleye Classic walleye tournament on the Cass Lake Chain. The...

outdoors Sun, Sep 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Fall patterns are quickly developing on area lakes

The combination of a full moon, warm temperatures and calm winds made for near-perfect conditions for night fishing walleyes and muskies this past week. The downside to the active night...

outdoors Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Cass Lake hosts MWC tournament

Cass Lake will be the site of the regular season's final West Division event for the Cabela's Master Walleye Circuit anglers. The fishermen will hit the water starting at 7:30...

outdoors Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - 12:00am

Anglers search for Cass Lake walleyes

Fargo anglers Chad Maloy and Don Denning have been trying to find walleyes on Cass Lake and its connected waters since Monday. They have hit the water during Monday's calm,...

outdoors Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - 12:00am

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