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Articles from December 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
JNO Welcomes New Outdoor Columnist - Mike Willems
By Team JustNorth :: 1028 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: JustNorth Outdoors - Announcements
We are pleased to announce that fisheries biologist, Mike Willems, has joined the JNO editorial staff...
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Thursday, December 28, 2006
More Daily Outdoors Videos on JustNorth!
By Team JustNorth :: 1028 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: JustNorth Outdoors - Site News
Our friends at Jive Media have been bitten by the creative bug again. We are proud to share with you more exciting outdoors videos...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
2007 Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permits - Now Available
By Team JustNorth :: 679 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Michigan State recreation officials today announced 2007 Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permits now are available...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Cabins Added to Michigan State Park Reservation System
By Team JustNorth :: 790 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Cabins, teepees and yurts added in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Michigan - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Offers Workshops
By Team JustNorth :: 806 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
A series of fun, hands-on workshops will be held starting in January at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
2006 Wisconsin DNR Highlights
By Team JustNorth :: 855 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Wisconsin Outdoor News
Streamlining air and waste regulatory processes, moving the cleanup of the Fox River forward, a Fish and Wildlife Account audit that showed 98 percent of hunting and fishing license fees paid to the Department of Natural Resources are going right back into hunting and fishing around the state, and protection of thousands of acres for recreation and habitat through the state’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program were among key areas of progress in Wisconsin’s environmental and natural resources management for 2006...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Minnesota Snowmobile Trails - not yet open
By Team JustNorth :: 673 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
The lack of snow throughout Minnesota continues to hinder riding opportunities on the state's more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails. Although trails typically open in early December, snow depth determines whether or not a trail is ready for riding...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Young hunters | Firearms | Safety is the best gift of all
By Team JustNorth :: 602 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
If youngsters unwrap their first air rifle or firearm this holiday season, parents should be sure to give them the second part of the gift - an education in firearms safety. Children enjoy shooting sports because they are fun, challenging and safe, according to Capt. Mike Hammer, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enforcement Education Program coordinator...
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
2006 Minnesota Fishing | Hunting | highlights include Red Lake Walleye, wildlife habitat boost
By Team JustNorth :: 642 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
The first walleye fishing on Red Lake in nearly a decade and a big boost for public hunting land acquisition were among fish and wildlife highlights for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this past year...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Michigan State-Operated Harbors Receive "Clean Marina" Designation
By Team JustNorth :: 791 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Department of Natural Resources officials today announced that state-operated harbors at Port Austin and Lexington have been certified as a "Michigan Clean Marina" by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Michigan Forestry Outreach and Education Grants Awarded
By Team JustNorth :: 915 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Michigan DNR officials today announced 11 grants totaling $39,000...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Eddy Discovery Center Offers January Programs at Waterloo Recreation Area
By Team JustNorth :: 924 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
The Eddy Discovery Center at Waterloo Recreation Area in Chelsea is offering two programs in January aimed at getting people outdoors...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Michigan Wolf Shooter Convicted
By Team JustNorth :: 734 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
A Buckley, Michigan, resident was sentenced last week in connection with the shooting of an adult gray wolf. The animal was found dead of gunshot wounds in southeastern Iron County Nov. 16 near Finn Lake on state-owned land...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wisconsin Statewide Birding Report - December 2006
By Team JustNorth :: 704 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Wisconsin Outdoor News
Warm weather and south winds have slowed down bird migration and have left most wondering if spring is around the corner. Bird highlights from this week included...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Wisconsin Outdoor Report - Mid December 2006
By Team JustNorth :: 726 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Wisconsin Outdoor News
Recent warm temperatures and rain have quickly deteriorated much of the ice that formed on lakes across Wisconsin during the recent cold spell. Recreational safety specialists are cautioning that no ice should be considered safe at this time and are asking people to stay off the ice. Similarly, mild, wet conditions have...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Awards recognize outstanding efforts to improve Wisconsin fishing
By Team JustNorth :: 768 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Wisconsin Outdoor News
Five fishing groups, two individuals, and a handful of state fish biologists and technicians have received state awards recognizing their outstanding efforts to make fishing even better in Wisconsin...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Training offered to protect Wisconsin water supplies from terrorism
By Team JustNorth :: 768 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Wisconsin Outdoor News
About 50 of Wisconsin’s largest communities have participated in mock exercises to practice their response to a terrorist attack or natural calamity affecting their drinking water supply. Another 65 communities are on tap to conduct such exercises in 2007, drinking water officials say...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
15th annual Deer Hunter Ethics Award - Deadline Near
By Team JustNorth :: 601 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
While deer hunting sagas are still fresh in mind, hunters are encouraged to share stories of admirable hunting behavior with others in the form of nominations for the 15th Annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Minnesota cross-country ski pass benefits trails system
By Team JustNorth :: 556 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
All money raised from the sale of cross-country ski passes directly supports 1,800 miles of designated cross-country ski trails throughout Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). State law requires skiers to purchase and possess a daily, annual or three-year pass before using any grant-in-aid and state-operated cross-country ski trails this winter...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Minnesota DNR seeks comments on final EIS for proposed taconite mine near Biwabik
By Team JustNorth :: 513 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed taconite mine near the cities of Biwabik and McKinley. This is the last opportunity for public comment before the project is reviewed for final permitting...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
Holsten named Minnesota DNR commissioner; Governor also makes Moore permanent commissioner at PCA
By Team JustNorth :: 499 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
Governor Tim Pawlenty has appointed Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Deputy Commissioner Mark Holsten as DNR commissioner. Holsten has served as deputy commissioner of DNR since January 2003...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
35th Annual Minneapolis Boat Show
By Team JustNorth :: 453 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
The 35th Annual Minneapolis Boat Show is the largest boat show in the Upper Midwest. The 2007 Minneapolis Boat Show offers five days of boating fun, education and shopping...
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Thursday, December 21, 2006
NMMA Announces 2007 “Bling My Boat” Winner
By Team JustNorth :: 264 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today that Jon Noreen of Avon, Minnesota is the 2007 Bling My Boat winner.  Bling My Boat is a new boat makeover contest promotion for the 35th Annual Minneapolis Boat Show being held at the Minneapolis Convention Center January 17-21, 2007...
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Thursday, December 14, 2006
A Bear Tale
By Team JustNorth :: 725 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Minnesota Outdoor News
I was just picking corn and then this...
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Rare Piebald deer shot in Cedarville, Michigan
By Team JustNorth :: 1424 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Rhonda Miller, of Canton, Michigan, reported her Dad, Willard Isom, age 73, and Brother, Gary Isom, age 46, were hunting in Cedarville, Michigan during the 2006 Michigan deer season. On the opening day, at 9:00 AM, Willard Isom shot a rare Piebald deer! Never have they seen Piebald deer in the Cedarville area until this year...
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Michigan December Elk Hunt Completed; January 16-20 Hunt Scheduled
By Team JustNorth :: 809 Views :: 0 Comments :: Article Rating :: Michigan Outdoor News
Michigan DNR officials today announced 105 elk were harvested during the December elk season. A January hunt has been scheduled to keep the herd within management objectives...
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Michigan Tree Replacement Grant Applica