Refuge ‘boomer blind’ available
A prairie chicken viewing blind is available to the public on Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. From the blind, observers can see the spectacular annual mating ritual of the Greater Prairie Chicken, in an activity known as “booming”. This primitive ceremony pits bird against bird as male chickens stake out territory to attract hens for mating.
RELATED CONTENTTry Lake of the Woods for the big walleye
My report this week is a follow-up from last weekend’s trip to Lake of the Woods. What a beautiful weekend to spend on the ice. The weather was mild with no wind and sunshine on Saturday and cloudy, foggy, but pleasant temperatures on Sunday.
RELATED CONTENT2010 fishing licenses now available
Minnesota’s 2010 fishing licenses and the state’s second-ever walleye stamp are now on sale. The walleye stamp, though not necessary to catch and keep walleye, is an innovative way for anglers to voluntarily donate funds for walleye stocking. Proceeds from walleye stamp sales go directly to a special DNR account for walleye stocking activities.
RELATED CONTENTQuail Unlimited closes shop
Quail Unlimited, the nations largest quail conservation organization has disbanded. Based in Edgefield, S.C., it has shut its doors.
RELATED CONTENTThe CCBC Giant Jointed Pikie
Last time we talked about the ever common pikie, the standard lure that made the Creek Chub Bait Co. an icon in the American fishing lure industry. With this week’s article I would like to discuss with you the largest fishing lure made by the Creek Chub Co., the giant jointed pikie.
RELATED CONTENTNew state DNR license machines coming soon
Good news is coming from the Minnesota DNR. They are providing new electronic licensing machines to the all the facilities that sell licenses around the state.
RELATED CONTENTCanada possibly reversing gun control laws
Prior to my departure to Saskatchewan a few years ago, I bought a Remington 870 12 gauge, to give to my Canadian host and hunting partner. He was appreciative, of course, but more importantly, it saved him from a two-year wait for his government
RELATED CONTENTDream hunt yields dream mule buck 
Growing up in Minnesota, we always had great whitetail deer hunting. I moved to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to open a hotel nearly 20 years ago. Still, a season never goes by without a trip up North to “Deer Camp” with friends and family. SUBMITTED PHOTO Former Detroit Lakes resident Chris Erickson shot this 203 gross score mule buck while on a hunting trip in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
RELATED CONTENTSlow bite throughout northern Minnesota
The Walleye, Bass, and Northern season is now closed for inland waters. It is still open at Lake of the Woods. The bite has been slow for the last week in our area here and the report from LOW is the same.
RELATED CONTENTImportant BCSC rules meeting March 4
If you’re planning on joining in the activities of the Becker County Sportsman’s Club’s trap shooting league this summer, we urge you to attend a meeting at the DL American Legion club rooms.
RELATED CONTENTQuality Deer Management Association forms state chapter
In early January of 2010, the 4 existing branches of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) in Minnesota formed a Minnesota State Chapter. The 4 branches who came together to form the State Chapter are: Prairie to Woods Whitetails Branch, Parkers Prairie, Mid Minnesota Branch, Perham/Detroit Lakes Area, Rum River Branch, Stanchfield/Cambridge, and the Southeastern Minnesota Branch, Rushford.
RELATED CONTENTChurch fishing derby
Community Alliance Church held their annual fishing derby on Cotton Lake Saturday, Feb. 13.
RELATED CONTENTIce conditions on the decline — be careful
Add this last week to the list of goofy weather weeks we have had this winter. We got more snow, more cold, a warm up, and another cold snap with a couple of high wind days in the mix just to keep it all interesting.
RELATED CONTENT‘Roadsides Are for the Birds’ poster contest offered by DNR
Minnesota students in grades 7 and 8 have until April 7 to portray their view of the importance of roadside wildlife habitat through a statewide poster contest.
RELATED CONTENTPheasants Forever annual convention this week
Pheasants Forever is the premier upland game preservation organization. Founded in 1982 by an outdoor writer from St. Paul, PF has grown immensely. It boasts that 81 percent of its income passes right back to local chapters for conservation purposes.
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