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The ‘Plummer Bear’ is back on the scene in northwest Minnesota and this year has 4 cubs

Brent Hemly and the Plummer Bear go back several years. He first live-trapped her “in 2011 or 2012” while assisting the DNR with a comprehensive research study of black bears in northwest Minnesota,

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Landmark wildlife funding bill awaits U.S. Senate action after passing House

The bill would provide money to states and tribes to recover troubled species

June 23, 2022 09:56 AM

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North Dakota duck survey: Most species up from dry 2021

The increase in wetlands from the pervious year was the highest ever, but grasslands are declining.

June 23, 2022 09:47 AM

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New effort aims to help threatened wood turtles in Minnesota, Wisconsin

Wood and wire cages, placed in just the right spots, help keep predators out of wood turtle nests.

June 03, 2022 08:03 AM

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Fargo

Falcon nesting box removed from Fargo tower; no plans for reinstallation

During the building renovation, the falcon platform was removed for safety reasons, a bank official said.

May 18, 2022 05:06 AM

By C.S. Hagen

Arts and Entertainment

Fargo birders look forward to the sights and songs of spring

Over the next two weeks, the region will see a variety of migrating birds flying north for the summer months.

May 10, 2022 07:15 AM

By John Lamb

Northland Outdoors

Deer shot in Grand Rapids was positive for chronic wasting disease

One of 54 deer shot by sharpshooters carried the disease.

May 04, 2022 12:07 PM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

UND-led grouse survey gets high-tech boost from aerial wildlife-research imaging company

Owyhee Air Research specializes in manned aerial wildlife research using infrared and remote sensing technology.

April 29, 2022 07:03 AM

By Brad Dokken

Northland Outdoors

Biden administration files placeholder for wolf appeal

Agency says move doesn't necessarily signal a final opinion by the administration.

April 27, 2022 02:06 PM

By John Myers

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Number of bears — and bear hunters — on the rise in Minnesota

Deadline to enter 2022 Minnessota bear hunt lottery is May 6.

April 23, 2022 06:00 AM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

John Myers column: Jackalope, horned owls and other misnamed creatures in nature

You too can use social media and other erroneous sources to research the history behind some of the unusual names in nature.

April 22, 2022 12:00 PM

Local

New research confirms old theory: Wolves really do prefer old and sick moose

Michigan Tech scientists found Isle Royale wolves show a definite preference for old moose and those with osteoarthritis.

April 20, 2022 06:20 AM

By John Myers

Local

Avian flu killing waterfowl, raptors in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakotas

Hundreds of geese, ducks and eagles have perished already as migration moves north.

April 15, 2022 10:00 AM

By John Myers