No change for now
Local gun dealers weren’t too worried about a bid to ban lead ammunition and in fishing lures. The issue came to national attention recently after the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition Aug. 27 from the Center for Biological Diversity to ban lead ammo under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Hunting groups increase pressure to delist wolves
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and five other groups gave notice this week they will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if the federal agency doesn’t move quickly to remove Great Lakes wolves from the endangered species list. In a letter to the Secretary of the Interior, which oversees Fish and Wildlife, the pro-hunting groups say the agency has not responded to their May 18 petition seeking fast action on delisting wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Flight Lines: Night stalker among the natural beauties
It began with a fellow named Joe who wondered, along with some of his neighbors in Petersburg, N. D., whether the owls they were seeing every night in town were something special. A decent photograph of the birds he took recently was e-mailed to the N.D. Game and Fish Department. Turns out, the birds were special. They were barn owls (Tyto alba).
Bear complaints on the rise in Duluth, Two Harbors
Bear complaints in Duluth and Two Harbors are on the rise this summer, according to Department of Natural Resources officials. “West Duluth, around the zoo. That seems to be the hot spot this year,” said Martha Minchak, DNR assistant area wildlife manager in Duluth. Minchak has received 47 calls so far this year, she said.
No change for now
Local gun dealers weren’t too worried about a bid to ban lead ammunition and in fishing lures. The issue came to national attention recently after the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition Aug. 27 from the Center for Biological Diversity to ban lead ammo under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Hunting groups increase pressure to delist wolves
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and five other groups gave notice this week they will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if the federal agency doesn’t move quickly to remove Great Lakes wolves from the endangered species list. In a letter to the Secretary of the Interior, which oversees Fish and Wildlife, the pro-hunting groups say the agency has not responded to their May 18 petition seeking fast action on delisting wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
No change for now
Petition to ban lead ammo denied by EPA
Local gun dealers weren’t too worried about a bid to ban lead ammunition and in fishing lures.
Safety first with hunting season
For many of us, the transition from summer recreation to fall isn’t as gradual as we’d like.
RELATED CONTENTTRNF hosting wilderness hike Sunday
Theodore Roosevelt National Park visitors will choose the destination for a wilderness hike Sunday.
Hunting groups increase pressure to delist wolves
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and five other groups gave notice this week they will sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service if the federal agency doesn’t move quickly to remove Great Lakes wolves from the endangered species list.
RELATED CONTENTFlight Lines: Night stalker among the natural beauties
It began with a fellow named Joe who wondered, along with some of his neighbors in Petersburg, N. D., whether the owls they were seeing every night in town were something special. A decent photograph of the birds he took recently was e-mailed to the N.D. Game and Fish Department. Turns out, the birds were special. They were barn owls (Tyto alba).
Our Voices
WILDWINGSAnother iffy view
Since the shorebird quiz was answered rather quickly let me offer up another bird as a challenge. Not a shorebird this time, it’s a passerine. It’s a common nester, it’s medium-sized, it’s got a great song, and it’s migrating right now. I mentioned in a previous post the importance of understanding what a bird looks [...]
9/2/10
ADDICTED TO RUNNINGToo many circles
My approach to training for the Chicago Marathon this fall has been a little different than previous marathons, with some tweaks. In many ways, I’m following the Greg McMillan program I used with tremendous success for Grandma’s Marathon. But with a difference type of course – those who’ve run in Duluth know there’s a lot [...]
9/2/10
OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOKMississippi kite observed at Hawk Ridge in Duluth
A Mississippi kite flew over Hawk Ridge at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, just the 11th time that the species has been observed at the hawk migration station. The bird appeared to be an adult, but it was extremely high as it … Continue reading
9/2/10
NORTHLAND OUTDOORSDNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears
Hunters participating in this fall’s bear hunt, which opens Sept. 1, should avoid shooting radio-collared or ear-tagged animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Taking a bear with a radio collar is legal unless the bear is … Continue reading
9/2/10
THE WANNABE BIRDERHummingbird … moth
John Parfet offered this picture of a hummingbird moth taken Tuesday evening at the Parfet place on Madeline Island: Yes, it’s not a bird, but it is cool, and it has a bird name. John says two hummingbird moths came … Continue reading
9/1/10
Area Voices
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYONDnow open! 2010 dove season!
North Dakota’s dove season opens statewide Sept. 1, and hunters need to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting. The daily limit is 15 and possession limit is 30. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. The season is open through Oct. 30. All dove hunters must possess a fishing, hunting [...]
9/1/10
ALL OUTDOORS MINNESOTAMinnesota Festivals & Events
Southern Minnesota The city of Lanesboro will hold their annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration, Friday through Sunday, August 6-8, to commemorate the first Buffalo Bill Wild West Show performed in Lanesboro in 1900. Highlights will include a marketplace, street dance, … Continue reading
8/5/10
BOY SCOUT BLOGOnce a Scout Always a Scout
Rekindle Memories With each Scout rank advancement comes new challenges, new adventures, and new friends—for Scouts and those that accompany them along the way. BSA alumni share memories that last a lifetime. Reconnect with Scouting Register to receive news … Continue reading
8/2/10
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