Outdoors
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Lakers in growing demand
It looks like another productive season for lake trout anglers on Burntside Lake, near Ely, with good reports coming in since a somewhat slower start opening weekend. “It’s really picked … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 1/25/12 | 1 comment
After fire & storm
Here in the North Country, it’s been hard not to notice that we’ve been experiencing dramatic events in recent years— events that many scientists believe herald changes that will reshape our … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 1/19/12
DNR: Fisher and marten populations rebounding
A rebound in the pine marten population could allow the DNR to loosen trapping regulations, but DNR officials say it’s too early to know for sure if or when that might happen. Trappers in the … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 12/20/11 | 1 comment
Take part in a Christmas Bird Count near you
Looking for a good excuse to spend a day out watching birds? Then take part in one or more of the Christmas Bird Counts in the area. Counts are planned for Ely, Eagles Nest, Aurora, and Isabella, so … more
12/14/11
Fishing reports
Ely area Welcome to the new ice fishing season. The ice on area lakes has been building nicely, and we are now sitting on nearly ten inches on most lakes. The walleye bite has been moderate … more
12/14/11
It's just like flying
If you haven’t strapped on a pair of skates so far this winter, don’t miss the opportunity. Our ongoing drought is creating problems to be sure, but there’s always a silver lining—and this … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 12/14/11
Strong start for hard water season
Ice fishing is off to a strong start across the area. Little snow cover and seasonably cold temperatures have made for abundant ice on area lakes and anglers are taking advantage. This past … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 12/14/11
Living in dog years
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Chinese proverb It’s been more than a quarter century since my wife Jodi and I ended our careers as contract … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 12/4/11
Groups urge Forest Service to save the Pow Wow Trail
Representatives of nine hiking, outdoor and environmental groups have signed a letter to Superior National Forest Supervisor Jim Sanders requesting that forest officials keep the Pow Wow Trail open … more
12/1/11
Final harvest figures show biggest drop in north
Recent tough winters took their toll on deer hunting success, particularly in areas north of the Laurentian Divide. That’s where the fall-off in deer registrations was the most noticeable, … more
By Marshall Helmberger | 11/30/11