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Canvasback Ducks in Fall, Twin Cities and Beyond

Twin Cities Drake Canvasback in Fall Canvasback Ducks can be Found in the Minneapolis St Paul Metro During fall they are not as hard to find as you may think. To me Canvasbacks are ducks of Western Minnesota and west. But they can be found in the Twin Cities...

The Best Rod I’ve Ever Owned

Blog, Fishing, Fishing Blog, Predator

By Pete Riola I own many fishing rods. Probably over 30 with most being spinning rods. If I could only use one fishing rod the rest of my life it would undoubtably be my 7′ ML Extra-fast action Predator, a creation of Lonnie Murphy at Thorne Bros. This rod, in...

Summit of Mount Blue Sky/Mount Evans 14,130 Feet

Adventure, Blog

Travel: Mount Blue Sky aka Mount Evans Day Trip I love high altitude! And Mount Evans now known as Mount Blue Sky to date is my favorite high mountain destination. I’ve traveled to the summit a few times and each time I have found that drive to be more than...

Catch and Release Only

Blog, Fishing, Fishing Blog

Should the DNR manage more catch and release lakes? Particularly small lakes? A few lakes less than 500 acres? How about a limited harvest? A program that would protect large panfish? The idea would be to have more and bigger fish in a lake with particular attention...

No Winter Good for Wildlife

Blog, Commentary

No Winter: Good For Wildlife? A good majority of Minnesotans have enjoyed the winter of 23/24. Lack of snow and extended freezing cold weather are the main reason. I know some folks need the snow and cold for a mulitude of reasons and in my younger days I completely...

Capturing Local Migrating Waterfowl

Blog, Photography, Photography Tips, Spring Migration

A FEW TIPS AND OBSERVATIONS. Whether you are a birder, nature aficionado or nature photographer springtime in the Twin Cities Metro Area brings a captivating season, unveiling a breathtaking array of unique waterfowl waiting to be discovered. Embrace the beauty of the...