Where are the fish biting?



Jon at Buck’s Hardware Hank has this week’s report: Walleyes have generally gone to an evening bite into the night while success during the day has taken a hit. Brule Lake reported action in 8 to 15 feet slow drifting or trolling with a leech on a live rig. Some action was found around 25 feet jigging with minnows. Two […]

Senior moments



I am usually the first one to admit that I have done something less than brilliant, therefore I have granted myself permission to mention other people’s moments as well. While motoring out of the narrows on Saganaga Lake we came upon a gentleman oaring his motor boat. We stopped and asked if we could help and he replied, “I just […]

Adult Firearms Safety course offered



The DNR’s Adult Firearms Safety Class is being offered in Grand Marais on Saturday, June 23, 2012. This class is available to individuals age 16 and over who need a Firearms Safety Certification to purchase a hunting license or are interested in learning more about firearms and hunting. The course involves completing an online course or independent study guide, both […]

Conservation Officer Tales



Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all […]

2012-06-16 E-Edition