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        Eric Morken: What I learned from hunting turkeys with a 9-year-old
    




        
    
The final hunt of the season with my daughter, who was the one with a tag for the first time this year, ends with a tom at 12 yards in the decoy. 




        
    




                            
                        
                    
                

            

            

                
                    
                
                    
                        
                            

                                
                                    

    
        
    

    
    
        
            

        
    

    
    
        
    
            

    

    
        

    


    
    
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        Minnesota warden Keith Olson retiring after 34 years on Lake Superior
    




        
    
Olson has been part of the DNR's Marine Unit for his entire conservation officer career.




        
    
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        Longtime manager of Red Lake Wildlife Management Area in northwest Minnesota embraces retirement
    




        
    
In late April, Gretchen Mehmel retired as manager of Red Lake Wildlife Management Area at Norris Camp after more than 30 years at the helm. 




        
    
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        Northwest Minnesota elk numbers hover above goal in Lancaster area
    




        
    
 DNR is offering 30 licenses for the 2022 elk season in Kittson County, same as last year.




        
    
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    Close look at the Jack-in-the-pulpit flower








    

    

        
    

        
        
            

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        Northland Nature: Jack-in-the-pulpit stands out among wildflowers
    




        
    
Retired teacher Larry Weber, a Barnum resident, is the author of several books, including “Butterflies of the North Woods,” “Spiders of the North Woods,” “Webwood” and “In a Patch of Goldenrods.” Contact him via Katie Rohman at krohman@duluthnews.com.




        
    
May 27, 2022 06:19 AM
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        Border lakes still rising, flood goes on and on
    




        
    
With more rain forecast, sandbagging resorts and businesses try to stay open amidst record flooding.




        
    
May 26, 2022 02:15 PM
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        Jarrid Houston column: With fast water, St. Louis River Estuary walleye run has been slow
    




        
    
Lake Superior has been turning out some trout and salmon near the Twin Ports.




        
    
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        Northland Outdoor Forecast: A warm Memorial Day weekend
    




        
    
Some areas could see the 90s this weekend. 




        
    
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        Holiday weekend campsites in short supply — but not entirely booked — at Minnesota state parks
    




        
    
The DNR reported earlier this week that of the approximately 4,500 state park campsites in the state, only about 177 were available for the full three-night Memorial Day weekend.




        
    
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        Get Outdoors: Check out activities at Jay Cooke State Park
    




        
    
Editor’s note: Some events may have been canceled after the time of publication. Please check with local organizers. Email events to outdoors@duluthnews.com.




        
    
May 26, 2022 07:05 AM
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        Kayak sportsman offers tips for gearing up
    




        
    
Kayaks see use in the lake country for fishing and hunting, as well as sightseeing tours.




        
    
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        Annual fishing tournament isn't about winning, its about helping
    




        
    
It's not your ordinary tournament. Yes, there's a rules meeting and raffle June 4 with fishing on June 5 at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd. But there's more to it, the panel explains.




        
    
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        Trophy Room: Huge brown trout caught near Duluth
    




        
    
Send us your big fish photos by email to outdoors@duluthnews.com.




        
    
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