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Some of the moose are emaciated, while some of the bulls have poor antler development. Researchers haven’t put their finger on the cause, yet, but are working to narrow the possibilities as part of an ongoing study. And they’re hoping to do it so the herd in the northeast doesn’t turn out like the population in the northwest, which has dropped precipitously in recent years and now numbers fewer than 100 animals.
Ban lead bullets? Gimme a break!
Lead fragments turn up in tests of venison donated to food shelves and immediately we are cautioned not to feed venison to children and pregnant women. Wildlife officials say centerfire bullets are prone to “fragmentation,” apparently exploding into toxic lead shrapnel when they enter a deer. Wow. It’s a wonder hunters and their progeny weren’t lead poisoned into extinction long ago.
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Lead fragments turn up in tests of venison donated to food shelves and immediately we are cautioned not to feed venison to children and pregnant women. Wildlife officials say centerfire bullets are prone to “fragmentation,” apparently exploding into toxic lead shrapnel when they enter a deer. Wow. It’s a wonder hunters and their progeny weren’t lead poisoned into extinction long ago.
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Apocalypse Deer!
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Whop, whop, whop, whop. Bang!
Where are we? Hunkered down in some Third World hellhole? Nope, we’re exterminating deer in northwestern Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR recently called in the troops, so to speak, using airborne sharpshooters to wipe out whitetails in an area where bovine tuberculosis was found in cattle and deer.
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Lake Superior Surfing
Last Friday, as a feisty snowstorm plummeted northern Minnesota, I watch an enormous Hawaii Five-O breaker run the length of Grand Marais harbor. The wave kept a perfect curl until it crashed into the shore. Lake Superior was surly and curly.
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Last Friday, as a feisty snowstorm plummeted northern Minnesota, I watch an enormous Hawaii Five-O breaker run the length of Grand Marais harbor. The wave kept a perfect curl until it crashed into the shore. Lake Superior was surly and curly.
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Is The Arrowhead Moose Herd In Trouble?
In recent years, folks have been commenting that there seem to be fewer moose in northeastern Minnesota. The big black critters haven’t disappeared entirely or even become uncommon, but you see fewer of them along the roadside and back in the brush. This concerns many folks, because moose are not only popular with hunters, they are enjoyed by nonhunting residents and visitors alike.
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In recent years, folks have been commenting that there seem to be fewer moose in northeastern Minnesota. The big black critters haven’t disappeared entirely or even become uncommon, but you see fewer of them along the roadside and back in the brush. This concerns many folks, because moose are not only popular with hunters, they are enjoyed by nonhunting residents and visitors alike.
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Seedlings Available from the DNR
A variety of tree and shrub seedlings are still available from state forest nurseries, according to the Minnesota DNR.
“There are seedlings that work well for wildlife food and shelter, as well as for timber, shelterbelts, and water conservation,” said Steve Vongroven, a DNR nursery supervisor.
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A variety of tree and shrub seedlings are still available from state forest nurseries, according to the Minnesota DNR.
“There are seedlings that work well for wildlife food and shelter, as well as for timber, shelterbelts, and water conservation,” said Steve Vongroven, a DNR nursery supervisor.
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This summer, visitors to the International Wolf Center in Ely may see young wolf pups that are joining the “ambassador pack” the center maintains as part of its educational effort. The pups are expected to be born in late April and will be available for public viewing around Memorial Day. They can be seen earlier by web cam at the center’s web site, www.wolf.org.
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The Boundary Waters Advisory Committee and friends are clearing hiking trails in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) during May. The committee is looking for volunteers to help with clearing work between Thursday, May 1 and Sunday, May 4. You do not have to commit for the whole four-day period.
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Anglers Are Big Spenders
Recreational fishing provides a living for countless people in businesses ranging from fishing tackle and accessories manufacturing to travel and hospitality to boat manufacturing. According to a new report on fishing statistics, published by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), when expenditures are multiplied by America’s nearly 40 million anglers, their dollars have a significant impact on our nation’s economy.
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Recreational fishing provides a living for countless people in businesses ranging from fishing tackle and accessories manufacturing to travel and hospitality to boat manufacturing. According to a new report on fishing statistics, published by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), when expenditures are multiplied by America’s nearly 40 million anglers, their dollars have a significant impact on our nation’s economy.
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Minnesota 2007 Fishing Licenses Valid through April 30
A legislative change extended the expiration date of 2007 fishing licenses for resident and nonresident anglers through April 30. Any stamps or tags to harvest particular species also are valid through April 30.
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A legislative change extended the expiration date of 2007 fishing licenses for resident and nonresident anglers through April 30. Any stamps or tags to harvest particular species also are valid through April 30.
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No More Nature? Study Worries Researchers
New research shows that across the US and in other developed nations, people are spending far less time outdoors than ever before. The study was paid for by The Nature Conservancy.
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New research shows that across the US and in other developed nations, people are spending far less time outdoors than ever before. The study was paid for by The Nature Conservancy.
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