NORTH OF GRAND RAPIDS - For Tom Chapin, this late November day was the one he anticipates more than any other among his outdoor pursuits. More than the fishing opener. More than any hunting season ...

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports time was spent on Lake of the Woods checking ice fishing activity. A fair number of people were checked. Fishing was fair with everybody reporting ...

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) reports a few trappers and hunters are still out while the lakes remain ice free in the area. Upcoming cold forecast in the weather should have the lakes producing ice soon.

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked area black powder hunters. Follow-up investigations continued for a couple cases from the rifle deer season. The Elk Hunt Orientation was attended at Thief Lake ...