Anglers urged to get the lead out

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
As you go through your tackle box to get ready for the 2008 fishing opener, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency encourages anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.

Life jackets a must for anglers on ice-chilled waters

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
An unexpected dip in this year’s late-thawing lakes could cause cold-water shock, warn officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Free admission June 1 to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
Minnesotans won’t need a vehicle permit to visit state parks and recreation areas during the June 1 open house.

Minnesota's fishing opener on ice?

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
Small waves kissed the shoreline of Fish Lake just north of Duluth on Monday morning. A pontoon boat purred up to the landing at Hi-Banks Resort. From somewhere out on the lake came the high, clear call of a loon.

Outdoors issues may hinge on funding deal

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
ST. PAUL -- Proposed fishing regulation changes afloat in the Minnesota Legislature could get tangled in an end-of-session fight over an advisory council that would recommend outdoors funding decisions if voters approve a ballot measure this fall.

Northbound gobblers

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
NEAR BARNUM, Minn. — The Earth will need to rotate for another half hour before Carlton County catches the first gray light of morning, but Greg Bernu is hunkered down and ready.