In the predawn hours when most of us are asleep, nature is busy assembling stars and planets for a late summer spectacle.Early birds who go out at least an hour before sunrise will see Mars, somewhat low in the east, and Jupiter, lower but brighter, in the northeast.
Rainy Lake water levels have dropped 8-12 inches this past week and with water temperatures soaring over 70 degrees, it won’t be long until the big lake reefs start holding walleye.Before you head for deep water, you need to spend some time trolling and casting weed edges and around weed patches that can be found throughout the Rainy Lake system.
District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) spent the week instructing emergency vehicle operation and ATV operation with DNR Academy 23 at Camp Ripley.CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports working area lakes this past weekend.
The majority of gates remain open at the dam in International Falls and the water is being held back at the Namakan dam.
Reports of excellent fishing are streaming in from all over Rainy Lake.
Rain Lake level peaked on May 31 at 1108.17 feet, reports the Water Level Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board last week.Outflow from Rainy Lake has been maximized, with 13 gates open at the International Falls/Fort Frances dams as of May 31.
Voyageurs National Park has temporarily closed the breeding area around one of the park’s bald eagle nests to campers and other human activities.
During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 9, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing — and fishing is one way among many to enjoy Great Outdoors Month in June.“Fishing is fun and it’s a great way to spend time outdoors together with kids,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The 56th Annual Outdoor Education Days for Falls Elementary fifth graders took place last Thursday at Voyageurs National Park headquarters. The event brings students to… Login to continue reading Login…
Alan Burchell shared these photos, and provided some information about Borderland’s outdoor bounty.Basic points:• First time finding for him.• A good guide.• Timing• TerritoryWhen the buttercups are blooming, the elusive morel’s are showing.