Outdoors Blogs http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs RSS Feed for Outdoors Blogs en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:15 GMT 2012-02-09T16:56:15Z en-us Bird Dog - Rookie Adventure http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/139019289.html After years of bird hunting with other people's dogs, I decided it was time to take on the responsibility myself. Thankfully, I have a graceful and understanding wife. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:56:15 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/139019289.html 2012-02-09T16:56:15Z pheasants http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138923184.html hunting Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:26:09 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138923184.html 2012-02-08T13:26:09Z Scientists say Monsanto is taking agriculture in wrong direction http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138901434.html Ag giant is accused of working against sustainable farming — and therefore wildlife. Scientists cite urgency as farm bill is debated. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:03:22 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138901434.html 2012-02-08T02:03:22Z Deadline Alert! Mentored Youth Turkey Hunt http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138881494.html NWTF and MN DNR Partner to Provide youth turkey hunt Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:30 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138881494.html 2012-02-07T21:46:30Z Dog Training Tip - Memory Building Drill http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138323024.html Ethan Pippitt is using a fixed point of reference and Maggie's food to build her memory. He starts with short distances and continues to increase the distance gradually allowing Maggie to build on success. He was able to extend the distance she had to travel for the memory to just over 100 yards! Maggie is doing exceptionally well for a 4 month old puppy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:17:56 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138323024.html 2012-02-07T00:17:56Z More perch questions- than perch answers http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138783369.html fishing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:27:24 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138783369.html 2012-02-06T16:27:24Z Otter Tail - Consistantly Good! http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138748589.html Fishing remains on the upside! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:13:44 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138748589.html 2012-02-05T22:13:44Z Holes for Heroes: Mission Accomplished http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138739384.html Over 600 participates competed for prizes in the annual Holes for Heroes ice fishing competition on Medicine Lake. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:42:13 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138739384.html 2012-02-05T16:42:13Z Waterfowl Association inducts eight to Hall of Fame http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138680544.html All have contributed to waterfowl conservation Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:10:46 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138680544.html 2012-02-04T15:10:46Z Step 2 - Puppy Training - Collar Condition to Target http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138611794.html Chad Hines with Willow Creek Kennels shows you how to build on Step 1 (target training using positive reinforcement) by introducing mild negative reinforcement (a vibration collar, DT Systems Micro-iDT collar). This is a great way to start collar conditioning your puppy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:27:37 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/blogs/138611794.html 2012-02-03T01:27:37Z