State Fair
I had the pleasure of visiting the Minnesota State Fair this past Thursday and I have to say that it was a lot of fun. I have not been exposed to a crowd of people like that in a long time, but I managed to keep my anxiety attacks to a minimum. The Double-Ferris Wheel is the only ride I attempted that night, but my wife and relatives rode them all. Full Story
Where are the fish biting?
Cool temperatures have not kept the fishermen off of area lakes. Buck's Hardware offers the following report of where the fish are biting: Walleyes are being caught on Caribou Lake in 18 feet of water using jig and minnow; on Homer Lake by slowly trolling with raps or drifting with leeches; on Tom Lake in15 feet of water using jig and minnow or slowly trolling with Full Story
Bear season open
Minnesota's bear hunting season began September 1 and runs through October 18 and in accordance with Minnesota statutes, which authorize the use of bait, hunters are now stocking bait stations. Baiting is permitted, provided the bait is biodegradable and is placed no more than two weeks before the start of bear season. Full Story
Small game hunting opens Sept. 19
Grouse, rabbit, squirrel and partridge seasons open Sept. 19, offering Minnesotans the opportunity to discover and explore more than five million acres of Minnesota's fields and forests this fall. "Small game season is a forgotten pleasure," said Dennis Simon, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife section chief. Full Story
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