Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Minnesota artists have dominated the federal Duck Stamp contest for years with 15 winners.
Robert Allen Hansen was sentenced to one year in jail -- stayed if no same or similar incidents -- one-year probation, fined $3,000 plus court fees and ordered to pay $495 in restitution.
Dennis Anderson, columnist
The calendar, the harvest, the number of pheasants all conspired to work against hunters, but reason for hope emerged.
Bill Marchel, afield
The Federal Duck Stamp is 75 years old. It deserves a party, for it's not hard to see all the good works it has accomplished.
Anecdotal reports varied, but there appeared to be nothing out of the ordinary about the duck opener.
Generations of the Strand family, since the early 50s, have gone duck hunting at Stoney Lake. Eight members were present for this year's duck opener.
The Minnesota DNR is conducting ballistic tests of various bullets in light of the discovery of lead fragments in venison this spring.
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson demonstrates some techniques for training a dog for hunting.
Outdoor columnist Dennis Anderson hits the water with Gary Gehrman, co-inventor of the 'Rover' planing board.
Dennis Anderson goes bow hunting for turkeys and discovers some ups and downs.
Dennis Anderson discusses the art of fly fishing with expert Bob Nasby.
Greg Fisher, co-owner of Vados Bait & Tackle in Spring Lake Park, is steeped in the tradition of the Minnesota fishing opener.
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate a simple way to get started fishing.
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many different types of jigs available and intended uses.
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many types and uses for crank baits.
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate choosing the proper line.
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