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Brex McCormick poses with the eight-point buck he shot while hunting with his father north of Cook two weekends ago.
Patience pays off
COOK- For ten-year-old Brex McCormick of Cook, shooting his first big buck two weekends ago was the easy part of the hunt. The hard part? Waiting. “It really was hard because you have to be … more
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Area still in drought even as pattern change heralds more typical weather
REGIONAL— Last week’s rainfall wasn’t enough to lessen the drought status across northern St. Louis and Lake counties, although areas to the south did see some improvement thanks to … more
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Work off those Thanksgiving calories
REGIONAL—If you overdid it on Thanksgiving, consider working off some of those extra calories at a state park near you. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to … more
Vince Kajala, of Cook, shot this huge ten-pointer on family property near Cook. During past seasons, his father and grandfather had previously shot large deer in the same spot.
Buck numbers continuing upward trend
REGIONAL— Minnesota’s record mild winter last year undoubtedly improved deer survival here in the North Country, but it appears to have made an even bigger difference than wildlife … more
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A view to the north from an overlook on the east side of Angleworm Lake.
Hiking the gray season
I’ve been walking with friends in a season of gray. That period between the falling of the leaves and the coming of the snow has become longer than it used to be and we’ve been making the … more
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New nonprofit dedicated to BWCAW trail preservation
REGIONAL— A new Minnesota nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of wilderness trails in the Boundary Waters is now accepting charter membership. It’s called Boundary … more
Buck numbers up slightly in North Country permit areas
REGIONAL— Hunters have registered a few more bucks over the opening weekend here in the North Country, at least as compared to the previous two years— and that’s a sign that deer … more
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North Dakota case study shows impact of winter without wolves
I’ve received considerable comment over the past few weeks in response to my two-part series looking at the causes of the decline in the deer population in our region. I was surprised that it … more
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A group of volunteers with Northland Adaptive Recreation, which operates the adaptive ski program at Giants Ridge. The program enables those with physical handicaps to enjoy downhill skiing with assistance from volunteers and modifed equipment.
Skiing for every body
REGIONAL- Drew Rouse of Babbitt, age 27, never imagined he could learn to ski. Rouse survived a traumatic brain injury when he was 18 months old and its aftermath left him with permanent physical … more
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Send us your tales from the hunt
REGIONAL—Deer season is a time of tradition, family and fun. It’s also a time for great outdoors stories and we’d like to hear yours— so we can share the best with our … more
Another tough season ahead?
REGIONAL— Preseason scouting and time in the stand are the best ways for hunters to improve their odds when the 2024 regular firearms deer season opens here in the North Country on Saturday. … more
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Our above-average autumn continues
REGIONAL— Another exceptionally mild fall in the North Country continued unabated in October as most reporting stations saw temperatures well above average and a continuation of the dry pattern … more
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A pair of lynx kittens, part of the future of the lynx population on the Superior National Forest.
The legacy of GLNR-S-571 on the Superior Nat’l Forest
ISABELLA— Early last spring, Gary Olson, a Superior National Forest volunteer, discovered a Canada lynx carcass lying along a forest road near Isabella. Little remained of the carcass except … more
Pose Lake, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, shows the impact of the 2011 Pagami Creek Fire, which burned over 90,000 acres.
The Powwow Trail offers a reunion and a vision of recovery from fire
A trek to Pose Lake along the Powwow Trail two weekends ago was a reunion of sorts for a small group of friends. For me, it was a return to the site of the Pagami Creek Fire, which I first visited … more
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Developing weather patterns could mean more opportunity for winter outdoor activities like snowshoeing, skiing, and snowmobiling.
Weak la Niña would likely bring more snow this winter
REGIONAL— Snow lovers here in the North Country have reason for optimism, at least according to a recent analysis posted on climate.gov. (see https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso). … more
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North Woods School sophomore Merilee Scofield poses with the doe that she shot Oct. 20 in a field at her rural Cook home.
Young Cook hunter has a perfect record
COOK- Some might call 15-year-old Merilee Scofield the envy of many a deer hunter in the North Country, as she’s never failed to fill a deer tag since she started hunting at the age of ten. … more
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Wolves at Voyageurs National Park.
It’s tough to find a link between declining deer numbers and wolves
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part series on the deer population. Last week’s installment focused on the impact of declining habitat quality. This week, we look at the impact … more
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Forecasters predict a more-or-less average winter
REGIONAL— The North Country is in the midst of one of the warmest and driest autumns on record, but will that trend continue as we head into winter? Probably not, at least according to the … more
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DNR urges hunters do their homework for a successful deer hunt
REGIONAL—As 400,000 hunters prepare for the firearms deer hunting seasons, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters about some ways to be safe and successful. … more
Changing habitat a major factor in the decline of deer
With the deer season right around the corner, it’s no surprise that the subject of our deer population and its struggles are a focus of more than a few conversations over a beer in our area. … more
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Stream levels continue to fall despite rain
REGIONAL— Last weekend’s much-needed rain helped reduce fire danger in the region, but it did nothing to reverse the drop in water levels on area lakes and streams stemming from two … more
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Looking up the Devil’s Cascade from the bottom. With the current low water, it was possible to explore inside the narrow canyon.
Seven miles to the Devil’s Cascade
“It looks like it’s about five miles.” It turns out I would regret those words, at least a little. I’ve long had a difficult time convincing people to accompany me on my … more
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Blockbuster bear numbers, mixed reports on ruffed grouse
REGIONAL— Bear hunters are reporting one of their best seasons in years as a poor natural food crop has brought bears into baits like hunters haven’t experienced since at least 2021. As … more
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River levels hit critical lows in the region
REGIONAL— Given weeks of little or no rain, river levels across northeastern Minnesota have dropped sharply, with most regional watersheds now considered critically low. The Vermilion River, … more
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Shell Lake fire prompts new closure in the Boundary Waters
REGIONAL- The Superior National Forest has closed a large area around Shell Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness due to a small wildfire discovered earlier this week. The closure was … more
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