Anglers

Anglers contribute to good fishing every time they purchase a rod, reel or most other manufactured fishing products.
Not apparent at the checkout counter, these purchases quietly raise revenue through a 10 percent fe4deral excise tax paid by the manufacturers.
Granting these dollars to Minnesota and other states is the responsibility of the U.S. Fish and wildlife Services through its Wildlife and Sports Fish Restoration program.
Last year, the Minnesota DNR received $13.8 Million through this program.
Every one of these dollars is used to maintain and improve fishing, boating and angling access, and help create the next generation of environmentally enlightened anglers.
Read more about this important funding source at http:/wsfr75.com.
Spread the word, too, so more people know how manufacturers, anglers and natural resource agencies work together.

Taken from 2012 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet   








   

Controlled Burn

Yesterday evening (the 11th of April), the Babbitt Fire Department did a training session by doing a controlled burn at the rifle range. All the dead grass on the berms was burned off. Now if it would only rain. Many thanks to the Fire Department crew.

Photos by Dick K.

First open water fish of the season

25 pound Northern




25 Inch Walleye


Both fish caught and released this past weekend on Rainy River by local Cub member Chris. Fishing was excellent including three shore lunches.

Submitted photos.

Ammunition Warning

Federal Premium Ammunition Warning

Several lots of Federal Power-Shok .243 Win. 80-gr soft-point ammunition (product number 243AS) may contain incorrect propellant. Lot numbers ending in 5T561, 5T562, 5T563, 5T564, 5T565 and 5T566 my be affected. Federal warns that use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury. The lot number is located on the bottom of individual boxes or on the side panel of 10-box cases. If you possess ammunition from these lot numbers, or have questions concerning this warning, please contact Federal Premium Ammunition at (800) 831-0850 or (800) 322-2342 and ask for Product Service. Federal Premium will cover the cost of returning affected product and will provide replacement ammunition.

News from Browning

Browning is making it easier for consumers looking for Browning products to find and purchase them with the launch of the new E-Commerce website, www.browningshop.com. The new site has a broad assortment of non-gun outdoor items on the one-stop shopping site.

Bill of Rights Quotes

"The Constitution shall never be construed...to prevent the people of the United
States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams, Debates and Proceedings in the Convention of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 86-87.

February 2012 Gun shows

Listing of Gun & Knife Shows in Minnesota for February 2012.

February 11-12 @ Chisholm National Guard Armory, Chisholm, MN 218/290-0274
February 25-26 @ Anoka Armory, Anoka, MN 763/754-7140

Minnesota Weapons Collectors Association
February 18-19 @ Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN 612/721-8976

ALWAYS CALL AHEAD - Call before traveling to any show that is a distance from home. Show dates and locations can change.