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Legislators seek to stop commercial turtle harvesting in Minnesota
Bill banning capture and sale of turtles introduced at capitol as advocates worry about impact on fragile species.
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Minnesota DNR seeks input on potential waterfowl hunting changes
Comment on possible changes to open seasons, motor use, shooting hours, increasing geese limits, and other regulations.
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New St. Croix River boat ramp to open next year
Launch will offer boaters access to a popular stretch of the lower St. Croix.
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Replacing damaged dam will restore fish habitat and a popular lake
Project begins on Willow River after a major 2016 rainstorm destroyed dam on the Kettle River tributary.
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Afton State Park Phenology, November 27 to December 10, 2020
There’s still lots to see, even as winter settles in along the St. Croix Valley.
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Afton State Park phenology, week of October 16, 2020
A meteor shower, late migrators, hibernating butterflies, fall color, and… “coprophagy.”
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Waterfowl hunters and trappers reminded to avoid spreading aquatic invasive species
Non-native plants and animals can easily hitchhike on boats, decoys, and other equipment, and degrade wildlife habitat.
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New trail bridges St. Croix River and story of Swedish immigrants
Work this summer is extending options for walking and biking around Taylors Falls.
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DNR officers solve “The Case of the Forgetful Fisherman”
St. Croix River angler’s memory “fails” when warden asks for some simple details.
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Conservation officer reports from a busy July Fourth weekend
Highlights (and lowlights) from the past week in the woods and waters of east-central Minnesota.
