Monthly Archives: January 2012

Get your mushing fix on the Gunflint Trail

If you need a dogsledding fix, folks in the Grand Marais and Gunflint Trail area are reviving the old Gunflint Mail Run dogsled race Monday and Tuesday. The 100-mile race will begin at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday with an … Continue reading

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On the trail for a few days

I’ll be away from my blog through Feb. 5, off in the boonies near Ely on assignment for the newspaper. I hope to come home with a good story and some good images to share. I’ll check in as soon … Continue reading

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DNR hopes to expand Walk-In Access program this fall

Last fall, Minnesota hunters gained access to about 9,000 acres of grasslands in the inaugural year of Minnesota’s Walk-In Access Program. WIA, which is entering its second year as a pilot program, targets privately owned parcels of 40 acres or … Continue reading

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More details on Minnesota’s plan for wolf hunting/trapping

My colleague John Myers wrote a more detailed story about the proposed Minnesota wolf hunting and trapping seasons this fall. Look for it here.

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Minnesota DNR proposes wolf hunting/trapping season with quota of 400

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has proposed an inaugural gray wolf hunting and trapping season this fall that calls for a harvest quota of 400 animals. Wolf research indicates Minnesota’s wolf population could sustain a higher quota, but DNR … Continue reading

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Riding into a northern winter

When I spoke to Hansi Johnson earlier this week about his “Universal Klister” blog being recognized by Outside magazine, I told him I’d like to do a feature on winter bicycling for the Duluth News Tribune. This morning, photographer Bob … Continue reading

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Annual Minnesota moose survey to begin Wednesday

Biologists will begin flying the annual survey of moose in Northeastern Minnesota on Wednesday if weather conditions are favorable. The survey usually begins Jan. 2 or 3 but was delayed this year because snow cover was too scant in parts … Continue reading

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The Zauhar boys get to see a bear in its den

Mike and Kirstie Zauhar of Superior and their three boys came upon this bear in its den outside of Superior on a walk last Sunday. (Kirstie Zauhar photo) Kirstie Zauhar of Superior sent along the following note about an outing … Continue reading

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Hansi Johnson’s ‘Universal Klister’ blog a winner

Outside Online, the Internet version of Outside magazine, has named Hansi Johnson’s “Universal Klister” blog one of the Top 10 Snow Sports Blogs of the Year. The site made the announcement Jan. 18. Way to be, Hansi. Hansi, the Midwest … Continue reading

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Let’s talk rivers at Duluth Pack Tuesday evening

Seth Spencer, David Spencer and Mark Helmer ease a canoe over a drop on the White River, which flows into Lake Superior at Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario. (Sam Cook photo) Tomorrow night, I’ll be at the Duluth Pack Store, … Continue reading

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