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Deadline for fish house removal is March 20
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers that fish house removal deadlines are approaching. Make a plan to bring the proper tools with you to remove your fish house … more
A lynx makes its way through heavy cover.
Consent decree to restrict trapping in lynx zone
REGIONAL— A federal judge has agreed to a proposed consent decree between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) that will adopt new … more
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County board approves AIS funding for 2023
REGIONAL— Seven organizations were among those receiving funding from St. Louis County to help reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. The county board voted unanimously to approve … more
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Woman injured in snowmobile crash
REGIONAL— An Iowa woman sustained an apparent broken arm and other injuries last Friday evening after she lost control of her snowmobile on the Taconite Trail, near Star Lake. The remote lake … more
Deer peer over a tall snowbank in Tower, where large numbers of deer congregate in winter.
Tough weeks still ahead for whitetails
REGIONAL—The longer days of late February are a reminder that spring is at least somewhere out on the horizon, yet it’s often the toughest time of year for wildlife like whitetail deer. … more
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April Wamhoff
It’s February and I’m getting tired of winter
I would not want to be a weather forecaster. Nope. They get blamed for bad weather, even when they are right about the forecast. And they never get credit when there is good weather, and they do … more
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While eating freshwater fish, like walleye, can contribute to higher levels of PFAS and PFOS in humans, current guidance suggests the levels are low enough to safely consume one meal per week for most adults, and one meal per month for children and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
More on fish and PFAS
In our Jan. 27 edition, I reported on a recent study in the journal Environmental Research that linked higher levels of chemicals known as PFAS and PFOS in human blood to the regular consumption of … more
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The most recent snow depth map shows 18-30 inches of snow on the ground across the region. But the snowpack contains an unusually high amount of water as well.
Region faces elevated spring flood risk
REGIONAL—The North Country is facing the prospect of more flooding this spring, although an unusually limited amount of frost in the ground this winter could allow more of the melting snowpack … more
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Ken Hupila recounts his years as a BWCA guide
REGIONAL— After more than three decades as a wilderness guide in the Boundary Waters, Ken Hupila has more than a few stories and thoughts to share, and you can get a taste in his most recent … more
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A snowshoe hare stands at alert.
Why the hares are happy
This year’s early deep snow has made an otherwise mild winter tougher than it might otherwise have been for deer and some other wildlife. But the dense 18-20-inch blanket, and more that fell on … more
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It turns out, home is where the plants are
When I leave in the spring and fall, to wait out the ice and water conditions, I must look like Granny Clampett, riding on her rocking chair, strapped down with all of her belongs on the top of the … more
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Want more wildlife on your property? An upcoming series of classes will show what you can do to improve wildlife habitat.
Learn to attract more wildlife
REGIONAL— Would you like to learn more about how to attract wildlife to your property? Whether you’re looking to attract more butterflies to your backyard or more whitetail deer to your … more
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Looking up through the frosted branches of a grove of giant aspen on an island far out in the middle of the Lost Lake Swamp on a rare sunny day last month.
January was mild, and among the gloomiest ever
REGIONAL— This week’s cold snap was, for the most part, a return to normal for late January in the North Country after an exceptionally mild and remarkably gloomy January.Consistent, deep … more
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Should Birch Lake be listed as impaired?
BIRCH LAKE— Whether or not to list Birch Lake as an impaired water due to elevated levels of sulfate is another flashpoint in the ongoing battle over mining pollution in northeastern Minnesota … more
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The Canada jay population, otherwise known as gray jays and timberjays, appears to have been declining the past few years here in the North Country.
Canada jays may be a victim of a warming climate
Another one of northern Minnesota’s iconic wildlife species appears to be in trouble, a likely victim of a changing climate. Area Christmas bird counts around the region have confirmed an … more
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Taking photos and releasing freshwater fish like this Lake Vermilion walleye may be the healthier choice based on a new analysis of contaminants found in fish tissue.
Study: Freshwater fish pose major health risk
REGIONAL— A new study, based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency, finds that fish caught in lakes and rivers in the U.S. contain dangerously high levels of toxic synthetic … more
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Trail camera footage of the Shoepack Lake pack walking along a sandy beach in Voyageurs National Park in the fall.
When humans kill wolves, packs suffer the consequences
REGIONAL— A new study citing data from five national parks, including Voyageurs National Park, has concluded that human-caused mortality among gray wolves has a detrimental effect on both the … more
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Snowmobile fatalities on the rise
REGIONAL—December’s heavy snowfall may have set the stage for excellent snowmobiling conditions across the state, but that has also brought with it a rise in snowmobile related crashes. … more
The bobcat who came for dinner stares intently while taking a break from feeding.
Here kitty, kitty, kitty
There was a critter afoot. I pointed that out to Jodi several days before Christmas. Someone had dumped the butchered remains of a deer on our property back in November and I had dragged it all to a … more
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Groomed ski trails are generally in good shape now after clean up in wake of storms.
Area trails still feeling effects of last month’s storms
REGIONAL— Plentiful snow and winter recreation typically go hand-in-hand, but the region is still feeling the effects of two December snowstorms which left area ski and snowmobile trails a … more
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April and dogs loaded up for a trip to the island.
Slush Mush
My biannual pilgrimage back to the island has started, but it is always fraught with peril. This year is no exception, and in fact, will go in the logs as a not-too-great travel year. You know, … more
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DNR: New wolf plan strengthens conservation
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has released an update to its wolf management plan that continues the state’s commitment to wolf conservation. The new plan, which … more
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A pair of rambunctious fisher kits find a nest box a fun place to play, but researchers found no evidence that adult females used the boxes for nesting with young.
Study sends fisher biologists back to the drawing board
REGIONAL— Three years ago, biologist Michael Joyce installed over 100 “nest” boxes designed to meet the specific needs of the fisher, Minnesota’s largest member of the weasel … more
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Christmas bird counts set across the North Country
REGIONAL— Birders around the area will be pulling out their binoculars and warm winter gear over the next couple weeks to take part in the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count, sponsored and … more
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Diversionary feeding proves an effective strategy for jays
xIf you enjoy feeding birds this time of year but don’t like to see dozens of aggressive blue jays keep other birds from getting their share, consider this rather simple solution. When it comes … more
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