Author Archives: Sam Cook

Send us your ‘Nice Fish’ listings and photos; here’s how

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sam Cook

David Wakefield, 10, caught this 30-inch, 10-pound walleye on Saturday, opening day of Wisconsin’s inland fishing season, while fishing with his grandfather, Tony Ronchi Sr., on the Pike Chain of Lakes near Iron River. (Photo courtesy Lori Wakefield) Wisconsin’s fishing … Continue reading →

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Sundberg photos capture foxes being foxes

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Sam Cook

If you want to brighten your Monday, go to Paul Sundberg’s website and check out his photos of a red fox and its three kids. Sundberg, of Grand Marais, found the foxes on Lake County Highway 2 north of Two … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin DNR announces walleye bag limit adjustments

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sam Cook

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced it is adjusting sport angler daily walleye bag limits on 250 lakes speared by Chippewa Bands in the Ceded Territory. Wisconsin’s inland fishing season opens Saturday. “This year’s early spring gave us … Continue reading →

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Invasive species boat sticker requirement may be repealed

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sam Cook

Here’s the latest twist on the issue of aquatic invasive species stickers. You’ll recall that the Legislature passed a law last year requiring boaters to display a sticker on their boats, canoes, kayaks, etc. listing various rules to minimize the … Continue reading →

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Lake trout are eager biters on early Quetico Provincial Park trip

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sam Cook

A lake trout nears the canoe after a good fight. Mark Helmer of Duluth caught the fish on a recent trip to Ontario’s Quetico Provincial Park north of Ely. (Sam Cook photo) Four of us spent the past few days … Continue reading →

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‘Shoot for Fun’ earns $122,000 for Courage Center Duluth

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sam Cook

Courage Center Duluth raised $122,700 at its 2012 Kolar Chevrolet, Buick, GMC “Shoot for Fun,” held April 28 at the Old Vermilion Trail Shooting Preserve north of Duluth. A record $41,591 was raised the day of the event by games, … Continue reading →

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On the trail for a few days

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sam Cook

I’ll be out of the office and out of contact for a few days. The only web I’ll likely be in the vicinity of will be the feet of common loons. See you on Wednesday.    

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Wolf season, fee increases pass legislative committee; final approval pending

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sam Cook

Hunting and fishing license fees would increase in Minnesota, and a wolf season would be held this fall, under a compromise bill worked out Thursday night in the Minnesota Legislature. The bill, approved in a conference committee of both House … Continue reading →

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Early ‘thru-hikers’ set the pace on Superior Hiking Trail

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sam Cook

Not far from the upper reaches of the Sucker River on Sunday afternoon, Dave Frey came breezing along the Superior Hiking Trail with a 30-pound pack on his back. Tall and fit, Frey looked as if he had some miles … Continue reading →

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Clarifying new AIS sticker requirement for boaters

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Sam Cook

On Sunday, the News Tribune outdoors section carried a story about the new aquatic invasive species stickers that the Department of Natural Resources requires boaters to display. Although boaters are expected to get the stickers and display them on their … Continue reading →

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