Thousands Gearing Up For Big Devils Lake Ice Fishing Tourney

DEVILS LAKE, ND (WDAZ-TV) - Thousands of fishing fans are preparing to hit the ice for the 28th annual Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department fishing tournament.

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Minnesota DNR details wolf hunting plan

Up to 6,000 Minnesotans may get the chance to hunt and trap wolves later this year under a plan unveiled Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

One of the new Ely bear cubs is a screamer

If you’re wondering whether that Ely research bear Jewel had two cubs or three, the answer seems to be two.

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SD GF&P briefs: Changes proposed for special buck tags

PIERRE — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks commission has proposed two changes to licenses available for the West River special buck hunting season.

Leier: Sage grouse recovery plan efforts starting to get off the ground

Because of a long-term population decline throughout their native range, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considered in 2010 listing sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act.

MinneSNOWta: It's all downhill from here

Much like ice skating, I had only ever been downhill skiing once in my life before I tried it last weekend.

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Pheasants Forever donates to drill purchase

The James Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever has partnered with the Stutsman County Soil Conservation District in the purchase of a Truax no-till grass and grain drill for use by area producers. This drill will help get wildlife habitat and conservation practices on the ground, where they are needed.

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Replacement sled-dog race for Beargrease set in Cook County

Several Cook County organizations have come together to host a local sled dog race to replace the canceled John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon.

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DNR soliciting grant applications

Millions of dollars in state and federal funding will be available in 2012 for building trails, acquiring park land, installing fishing piers and otherwise expanding outdoor recreation opportunities in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails.

Family, police, wildlife rehab workers help save injured Minnesota bobcat

When Brenda Winberg heard a “thump” outside of the door of her Hermantown home around 8 p.m. Thursday, she thought the dog wanted in. Then she realized the dog was in.

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