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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Outlook tough for Saturday’s duck opener
Most teal and wood ducks have already left Minnesota, but fair numbers of ring-necked ducks have moved into northern Minnesota with duck season opening Saturday. Most Department of Natural Resources wildlife managers across the state are predicting a poor to … Continue reading
Tagged duck, geese, hunting, waterfowl
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Monarchs are on the move
My friend Tim Connell, who lives in Kansas, sent me the photo above of monarch butterflies, which are migrating now to Mexico. Some of them may be from Minnesota. Here’s what Connell wrote with the photo: “We have a version … Continue reading
Tagged butterflies, migration, monarch, wildlife
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How has your grouse hunting been?
How has your grouse hunting been this fall? We’re almost two weeks into the season, and I’d be interested in hearing your observations. I’ve heard reports of hunters seeing plenty of birds from the Ely area to Grand Marais. You … Continue reading
Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club publishes new record book
If you want to know the largest bow-killed non-typical buck in say, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, you’ll find it in the “Wisconsin Trophy Record Book, Volume 9, 1840-2008.” That covers a lot of bucks. This book, published by the Wisconsin Buck … Continue reading
Disease-causing snails found downstream of Lake Winnie
Faucet snails, which have been linked to waterfowl deaths at Lake Winnibigoshish, have been found in the Mississippi River downstream of Lake Winnibigoshish, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The snails have been found in parts of the … Continue reading
Tagged ducks, invasive species, scaup, snails, wildlife
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This sharptail was wired
While hunting sharp-tailed grouse last week near Stanley, N.D., an unusual thing happened to me. I was alone with my yellow Lab, Lucy, hunting a portion of Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, a vast native prairie. Lucy got scent and flushed … Continue reading
Wisconsin hunter takes 711-pound bear
A young Wisconsin hunter has taken a black bear that weighed 711 pounds (live weight), or 656 pounds field-dressed. Check it out here.
Headed west for sharptails
Unless the Wi-Fi infrastructure has changed since the last time I was in western North Dakota, I’ll likely be out of touch for a few days. Three of us are headed west to chase some sharp-tailed grouse over the sweeping … Continue reading
New visitor center celebration at Grand Portage State Park
     A new visitor center at Grand Portage State Park will be celebrated on Sept. 25, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news release. Maples should be near their peak of fall color for the event. The new visitor … Continue reading
Bow hunters, grouse hunters look forward to Saturday
Saturday marks opening day of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s bow deer hunting seasons and small game seasons, including ruffed grouse. Both seasons continue through the end of the year or into January (check regulations for exact dates). And the city of … Continue reading
