snowmobile trail closeing

A local snowmobile trail needed to be closed for a time due to heavy traffic. Can't think of a better excuse for waiting. Submitted photos - unknown

Nice deer

Some hunters were in the right place at the right

time. From 7 points to 12 points.

Submitted photos by Blomberg and Sons

Remington .17 HMR Product Warning

Remington recently learned from its supplier that its .17 HMR ammunition is unsuitable for use in semi-automatic rifles, and Model 597 .17 HMR semi-automatic rifles are unsuitable for use with any ammunition. Such use could result in property damage or serious personal injury. Remington recommends discontinuing the use of Remington .17 HMR in semi-automatic rifles and discontinuing the use of the Model 597 .17 HMR in all applications.

Te return any Remington .17 HMR ammunition or Model 597 .17 HMR rifle, contact Remington Consumer Service at (800) 243-9700, Prompt No. 3. For each complete box of 50 rounds of Remington .17 HMR ammunition returned, Remington will provide a coupon good for the purchase of any Remington Ammunition at your local dealer.

Remington will provide a $200.00 coupon for a Model 597 HMR synthetic stock semi-automatic rifle, and a $250.00 coupon for one with a laminate stock; each coupon is good toward the purchase of a replacement Remington firearm. Remington will also reimburse the consumer for the postage needed to return the rifles.

Please allow up to six weeks after Remington receives the products for the appropriate coupons to arrive. Instructions for redemption of the coupons will be contained on the coupon.

Submitted photo - Unknown

Ice Survival

A day of enjoyment can quickly turn tragic. Know how to prevent accidents on ice.

1. Never assume the ice is safe.
2. Carefully observe ice conditions.
3. Get local information.
4. Have a safety plan in place; never icefish alone.
5. Follow ice-thickness guidelines:
a. 4 inches or less: Stay off!
b. 4 to 6 inches: Icefishing should be safe. However, carefully observe local conditions.
c. 6 to 10 inches: Snowmobiles and ATV travel is generally considered safe.
d. 10 to 16 inches: Although it is probably best avoided when possible, small cars and pickups can begin to hit the ice.
e. 16-plus inches: Generally safe to mid-size pickups.


Photo by Dick

More Young Hunters

These two boys got there first deer this fall. The youngest of the two is 10 years of age.

Submitted photos by Just Bite Me Bait Shop

First Time Hunt

These two young ladies made their first hunt this fall. Both made great shots.

Submitted Photos by Blomberg & Sons

December 2009 Gun Shows

Dec 5-6 Brooklyn Park Armory, 5500-85th Ave N. (763) 754-7140
Dec 12-13 Saint Paul River Center Exhibit Hall (612) 721-8976
Dec 19-20 Duluth National Guard Armory 4015 Airpark Blvd (off of Haines Road(218) 724-8387
Dec 19-20 Brainerd National Guard Armory
(218) 845-2530

NOTE; Show maybe cancelled without notice.

Submitted photo by Blomberg & Sons

Nice marble eyes