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Center recommends more collaboration over BWCAW management
REGIONAL— A national organization hired by the Superior National Forest is recommending the creation of a sustained effort at collaboration with a wide range of area stakeholders to address … more
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One of the participants in the program smiles while landing a small crappie.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
ELY- A college camping trip proved a life-changing experience for Kesley Ebbs, and he’s hoping to give other young people of color that same chance to experience nature on its own terms. Ebbs, … more
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After a challenging summer for anglers on Lake Vermilion, the bite has improved markedly in recent days.
Vermilion walleye bite is suddenly hot
LAKE VERMILION— After a sometimes-challenging summer for anglers here, the fishing action on Lake Vermilion is suddenly hot— really hot. “It’s as good as I can ever … more
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Pot possession still a crime on federal lands, including BWCAW, VNP
REGIONAL- While recreational cannabis is now legal in Minnesota, outdoor recreationists should be aware that the change in law does not apply to federal lands within the Superior National Forest, … more
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Buy your deer license before Sept. 7 for a chance at a doe permit
REGIONAL— If you’re hoping for a shot at an antlerless permit this year, don’t forget to purchase your firearms deer permit by Thursday, Sept. 7. Hunters who purchase their license … more
The DNR’s access to federal habitat funds have been suspended for failure to document the wildlife value of some timber sales.
FWS suspends payments to DNR
REGIONAL— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is withholding millions of dollars in federal habitat funds from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources over the state agency’s … more
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A prescribed fire undertaken as a joint effort by northeastern Minnesota land management agencies to enhance moose habitat.
Joint effort working to improve moose habitat
REGIONAL— An unusual collaboration of land management partners has been working together for a decade now to enhance moose habitat in northeastern Minnesota. Over the past ten years, the … more
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A stand of mixed mature pine along the Echo Trail north of Ely.
RED, WHITE, OR JACK?
Ever eat a pine tree? That was the question posed by Euell Gibbons in his 1970s-era cereal commercial. “Many parts are edible,” advised Gibbons, the author well-known at the time for his … more
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I think Sasquatch raided my garden
A strange thing happened in my garden a couple of nights ago. Now you should understand my garden is 32 five-gallon buckets of various kinds of vegetables and a few smaller containers of green beans. … more
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The latest drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor, reflecting drought conditions in Minnesota as of Aug. 3.
Drought continues to slowly build
REGIONAL— Drought conditions continue to build across Minnesota, despite on-again, off-again rainfall in recent weeks. According to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor, … more
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A stand of quaking aspen, likely all stems from the same clone.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
What’s in a name? When it comes to the common name, “popple,” it can mean one of three distinct tree species in northern Minnesota. My parents grew up in northwestern Minnesota so … more
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A mid-summer buck with a nice rack still developing. Hunters in most of the region will need to see antlers to take a deer this fall.
Fewer doe permits in NE this fall
REGIONAL—More hunters in northeastern Minnesota will be limited to bucks-only this year than at any time in the past several years. Last winter’s tough conditions, with extended deep and … more
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Take A Kid Fishing participant Cass Nelson hoists the 30-inch walleye he caught after braving the showers that kept most other participants back on shore.
Thirty-inch walleye a hefty highlight of kids fishing event
LAKE VERMILION— With rain steadily pelting the lakeside tent at Fortune Bay Resort Casino on a recent Wednesday morning, Phil Bakken announced to the 40-plus kids in attendance that the 2023 … more
Blueberries, of varying ripeness, glisten after a recent rain shower.
BERRY ABUNDANT
For the second year in a row, the wild fruit crops around the area are bordering on abundant to exceptional, at least in many places. And this year, June’s early heat has left most berry crops … more
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The drought map issued July 13 by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Dry conditions continue to worsen
REGIONAL— Drought conditions continue to build across Minnesota, including here in the North Country, despite some recent rains. That’s according to the National Weather Service Office in … more
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April’s black lab Nibs looks ahead as they prepare to enter their boathouse on Stuntz Bay, one of nearly 150 historic boathouses located there.
My Stuntz Bay boathouse
Living on an island takes a great deal of planning and consideration. I certainly wish I had done that and not gone on the seat of my pants method. Still, four years later, I’m still here and … more
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Five weeks after hatching, the white Cornish Crosses appear almost full grown. The other chicks are barely one-third their size.
After years of indecision, I finally took the plunge
My gradual transition from gardener to small-scale farmer took another step forward recently when the U.S. Post Office in Tower called early one morning just over a month ago to tell me that my … more
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A rider winds his way along a narrow trail at Hidden Valley.
DOWN IN THE VALLEY
HIDDEN VALLEY— Ely has debuted the latest contribution to the growing number of top-notch mountain bike trails in northeastern Minnesota— just be sure you’re paying attention if you … more
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With good numbers of drumming grouse this spring and a warm and dry June, the fall ruffed grouse outlook appears strong.
Ruffed grouse numbers look strong again
REGIONAL— The Department of Natural Resources has good news for those who plan to hunt ruffed grouse this fall. Northern Minnesota’s spring ruffed grouse drumming counts are up again from … more
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A single milkweed plant in Linden Grove is devoured by monarch caterpillars.
MONARCH SUMMER
While the long-term prospects for the monarch butterfly remain in doubt, there is evidence that the individual efforts of people who care about this remarkable insect are making a difference. The … more
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all tamarack line the outflow from Lost Lake, at the headwaters of the Little Fork River.
DESTINATION HEADWATERS
As I paddled my kayak along the muskeg shoreline of Lost Lake this past weekend, I had a squadron of defenders watching my back. It’s not news to anyone who has set foot outside this year that … more
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Double-crested cormorants and herring gulls more or less peacefully co-exist on Potato Island, a nesting site for both species.
POTATO ISLAND
LAKE VERMILION— Way out in the middle of Big Bay sits one of the region’s most robust hubs of bird life. It’s called Potato Island, presumably for the many potato-shaped boulders … more
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The Spice Lake fire was burning actively as fire crews accessed the site on June 14. It has since been contained.
Exceptionally dry June raises fears of 2021 repeat
THE BOUNDARY WATERS— Here we go again? That’s the concern from outfitters and lovers of the Boundary Waters in general as one of the driest Junes on record is fueling wildfires and … more
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Ribbon cutting set for new Ely mtn bike trails
ELY—The official ribbon-cutting for Ely’s new purpose-built mountain biking trail system is set for this Friday, June 23 at Hidden Valley Recreation Area. The new trail system, consisting … more
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