I was surprised the other morning by the little white head that popped up from under the remains of the rib cage of the deer I shot this fall. The rib cage, or at least the remains of it after … more

TOWER—Registrations of fisher pelts continued their downward trend here, while trappers reported taking slightly more pine marten during the nine-day season held in late December.Trappers … more

ELY - The race roster is full for the 13th running of the WolfTrack Classic sled dog race on Sunday, Feb. 21. The first of 20 eight-dog teams and 20 six-dog teams will depart from the Ely Softball … more

Bushwhack. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “bushwhack” means to clear a path through thick woods by cutting down bushes and low tree branches. “Hey Jordan, do you want … more

REGIONAL— Minnesotans interested in deer populations in northern and central St. Louis County can take an active role in shaping state management decisions during an open public input process … more

For Becky Smith, of rural Cook, her recent first encounter with a Canada Lynx wasn’t necessarily a surprise. “I had a few tips where it was,” said Smith, recounting her recent … more

REGIONAL— Barring a surprise, it now appears that residents of the North Country will have experienced the warmest December-January period on record, once the full month of weather data is in … more

REGIONAL— The annual aerial moose survey conducted by the Department of Natural Resources has been canceled this year out of concern for the health of wildlife staff.DNR biologists and … more

Days of freezing fog across the North Country left dazzling frost on nearly every tree and branch. Timberjay staff photographers captured small vignettes of the expansive beauty. more

For me, taking part in this year’s Christmas Bird Count in the Cook area was like a walk down memory lane. I took part in my first CBC, as they’re known, back in the mid-1970s when I was … more