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Blane Klemek column: Birds' nests are fascinatingly diverse

The one characteristic that sets birds apart from other critters is their body covering of feathers. Many people might think that laying eggs would be another, but the fact is...

outdoors Sun, May 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Mike Novotny casts his line off the shore of Lake Bemidji near Paul Bunyan Park Saturday afternoon. Brian matthews | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji anglers have varying success in fishing opener

BEMIDJI- The weather was gorgeous for Saturday's walleye opener; perfect for fishing, not so perfect for catching walleye. "The weather was too damn nice," Kelley Manson said at the Northwoods...

news / local / outdoors Sun, May 13, 2012 - 12:00am

These are some of the 56 different species of butterflies that Allison Barta has seen in the Bemidji area.

'Madame Butterfly' - Barta seeks to show 86 different species fly in Bemidji area

BEMIDJI - The Bemidji area may be better known for its abundance of lakes than for the 86 different species of butterflies that are said to fly in the area,...

news / local / outdoors Sat, May 12, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester Charles Krysel, right, holds a flowering Royalty Crab tree for Ann Hedlund's third-grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday as part of their Arbor Day celebration. The students working with the DNR and the city planted three trees at the Kid's Fishing Pond. This is an annual event for Mrs. Hedlund's class. In the past, trees were planted at Schumunk's Park. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Students celebrate Arbor Day

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester Charles Krysel, right, holds a flowering Royalty Crab tree for Ann Hedlund's third-grade class at Lincoln Elementary on Thursday as part of their Arbor...

news / local / education / outdoors Sat, May 12, 2012 - 12:00am

New laws to slow AIS spread are in effect

ST. PAUL - A slate of new laws designed to curb the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) was approved in a bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed...

outdoors Fri, May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

If weather cooperates walleyes should bite on opener

The long wait for the walleye opener is almost over, with the season opening tonight at 12:01 a.m.

outdoors Fri, May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

Jo Clayton is all smiles as her favorite time of year approaches: Mother's Day and opening fishing. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Mom's passion for fishing extends through four generations

BEMIDJI - Mother's Day and the opening weekend of Minnesota's walleye and northern pike fishing seasons are not compatible, according to some of the state's lawmakers. Jo Clayton of Bemidji,...

news / local / outdoors Fri, May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

How area politicians voted on stadium bill

Here is how area state representatives voted Thurday on a bill to construct a Vikings stadium: Dave Hancock, R-Bemidji, no Larry Howes, R-Walker, yes John Persell, DFL-Bemidji, yes Here is...

news / local / sports / outdoors Fri, May 11, 2012 - 12:00am

The trumpeter swan is a great Minnesota success story, coming back from a low population Submitted Photo

Trumpeter swan restoration focus of annual birding event

DETROIT LAKES - This summer marks the 25th anniversary of when trumpeter swans were restored in Minnesota - the first one from the restoration project was released at the Tamarac...

news / outdoors Wed, May 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Blane Klemek column: We can bring back the purple martin

Beside my office building, High upon a metal pole; Sits an apartment house for purple martins, A bird I scarcely know. Indeed, the purple martin is a species of swallow...

outdoors Sun, May 06, 2012 - 12:00am

Volunteer Russ Fischer of Solway paints the picnic cabin at the Lake Bemidji State Park Saturday morning. Fisher joined nearly 30 other volunteers to help clean the park as part of Green Touch Day Brian matthews | Bemidji Pioneer

Green Touch Day volunteers get park ready for summer

BEMIDJI- Nearly 40 volunteers from the area picked up their racks, paintbrushes, and shovels Saturday morning to help prepare the Lake Bemidji State Park for summer. "We got a lot...

news / local / outdoors Sun, May 06, 2012 - 12:00am

DNR hustles to finalize wolf-hunt details

DULUTH -- Minnesotans will be able to hunt and trap wolves legally for the first time in 38 years this fall. A wolf hunting season will begin on Nov. 3,...

news / local / outdoors Sun, May 06, 2012 - 12:00am

Fee hike saves DNR funding

GRAND FORKS, N.D. --Like their counterparts across the state, fisheries and wildlife managers in northwest Minnesota are breathing easier now that the Legislature has approved an increase in the cost...

news / region / outdoors Sun, May 06, 2012 - 12:00am

Water temperatures on area lakes continue to climb

Surface water temperatures continue to rise, with most lakes in the Bemidji area now in the low to mid 50s. The daily high temperatures have stayed on the cool side...

outdoors Fri, May 04, 2012 - 12:00am

DNR officials seek watercraft inspectors

The Minnesota DNR is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. The inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with invasive species such as...

outdoors Fri, May 04, 2012 - 12:00am

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