HUNTING

Area youths shoot 24-pound turkeys

The spring turkey hunt is in full swing, and two Hastings kids are bringing home some impressive birds.

By Katrina Styx , May 05, 2010

Surplus spring turkey permits on sale to lottery participants March 15

Turkey hunters who were unsuccessful in this year’s spring hunting season lottery may apply for surplus permits starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 15.

March 16, 2010

Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area closer to reality

It’s almost official – a new wildlife management area close to Hastings.

By Jane Lightbourn , December 25, 2009

DNR trailing cougar across 3 counties; tips offered to avoid confrontation

Wisconsin News
Biologists with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have tracked what could be the same cougar through parts of St. Croix, Pierce and Dunn counties in western Wisconsin.

December 23, 2009

Ducks Unlimited banquet is Dec. 19

There will be a Ducks Unlimited banquet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at McArthur's in Miesville.

December 17, 2009

From posh to just unique, deer stands vary greatly

Outdoors
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Minnesota is smack dab in the middle of the 2009 deer hunting season. For many hunters, that means perching precariously on a small, cold seat high in the trees waiting for a big buck to stroll by.

By Brian Basham , November 11, 2009

The beginning of a family tradition

Flashback … The older I get, the more I appreciate my youth and growing up hunting. Some of my happiest of times were with my father, my brother and the close group of friends we spent nearly every weekend with from mid-September to November archery hunting in the woods of Luck, Wis.

By Troy Weathers , November 05, 2009

Wisconsin man bags 30-point buck

Outdoors
FOND DU LAC, Wis. — A Fond du Lac man bagged a 30-point whitetail buck by bow.

September 23, 2009

Hunter fulfills turkey passion close to home

Minnesota Outdoors
IN SOUTHERN CARLTON COUNTY — Bob Krepps had a quick decision to make. It was just before dawn Wednesday morning, and Krepps, of Duluth, had to decide where he was going to hunt turkeys.

By Sam Cook , April 20, 2009

Outdoors spending plans taking shape

Minnesota News
ST. PAUL -- An influx of dedicated state tax revenue leads outdoors enthusiasts to believe a logjam of Minnesota natural resources projects will begin to free up this year.

By Scott Wente , April 13, 2009

Conservationists watching lawmakers' actions

Minnesota News
ST. PAUL – Conservation and environmental advocates are watching Minnesota lawmakers to make sure they properly spend tax money that is dedicated to the outdoors.

By Scott Wente , April 10, 2009

Lange makes one shot count

This fall, Hastings’ Tom Lange Jr. placed a trail camera on a piece of property near Cannon Falls that he had permission to hunt on. The camera showed Lange what he had hoped for.

It showed a big 10-point buck was often on the land. The season couldn’t come soon enough.

By Chad Richardson , December 19, 2008

The Dufner brothers’ last pitch

TOGO, Minn. — Dusk settles over the deer camp deep in Minnesota’s north woods. A couple of does hang from the meat pole. Woodsmoke rises from the stovepipe that angles from a white canvas tent.

By Sam Cook , November 17, 2008

Welch woman kills massive 200-pound deer with 27-point rack

Kelly Gustafson’s massive buck may not look like wrestler Brock Lesnar, but it certainly appears to be “the next big thing.”

By Mike Longaecker , November 13, 2008

Partridge hunter enjoys a tradition of success

Here he comes, up the forest trail, toting the old Winchester double-barrel. He appears to be marching right out of a 1940s sporting catalog.

By Sam Cook , October 21, 2008