Monthly Archives: November 2010

Remember blaze-orange rules during muzzleloader hunt

A reminder to Minnesota hunters and trappers: The Minnesota muzzleloader deer season opened Saturday and continues through Dec. 12. Small-game hunters and trappers who are in the woods during muzzleloader season must meet the same requirements as deer hunters. Namely, … Continue reading

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New Minnesota trophy deer book published

If you’re looking for an interesting book to have at your deer camp, the Wildlife Heritage Association based in Minneapolis has published its Seventh Edition “Minnesota Record Book.” The book ranks hundreds of the top whitetail, moose and black bear … Continue reading

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Volunteer posts fall-season photos from Hawk Ridge

Andrew Longtin, one of the most dedicated volunteers at Duluth’s Hawk Ridge, has posted all of his 2010 photos from the ridge here. Longtin has a great variety of photos at his website — cool birds, volunteers in action, horseback … Continue reading

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Minnesota named “Best Trails State”

Minnesota has been named “Best Trails State” in the country, according to a Department of Natural Resources news release.  The award, presented to Minnesota by American Trails, recognizes a state which is facilitating an outstanding statewide system of trails. The … Continue reading

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With a month to go, city hunt at 485 deer

Here’s Monday’s update from the Duluth city bow hunt for deer. Hunters have taken a total of 485 deer, 423 of them antlerless and 62 bucks. The hunt continues through Dec. 31. Last year hunters took 586 deer in the … Continue reading

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Grooming begins at city cross-country ski trails

Duluth’s city crews have begun work on the city’s cross-country ski trails after Monday’s snow. The Chester Park trail was rolled (packed) today and is in good shape for skiing, said Tom Kasper, city gardener. Crews will roll the trails … Continue reading

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Deer harvest down in Douglas, Bayfield counties so far

Deer hunting success varied widely across northern Wisconsin Saturday and Sunday, opening weekend of the state’s gun deer season. Overall, the harvest was up about 4 percent across the northern region compared to last year, according to preliminary registration figures … Continue reading

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Tettegouche seeks feedback, stories for new visitor center

Plans for a new visitor center at Tettegouche State Park near Silver Bay will be on display during an open house at the park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The visitor center, scheduled to open in the fall … Continue reading

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Banff Mountain Film Festival a winner; one more tonight

Marshall High School’s auditorium was nearly full last night for the first of two showings of the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour. The second show — with different films and videos — is at 7 p.m. tonight at Marshall. … Continue reading

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Just in case you didn’t realize what season it is…

You can read more about the Samarzia twins and their haircuts in Sunday’s Outdoors section of the Duluth News Tribune or online at www.duluthnewstribune.com.

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