Saturday, February 28, 2009
Take A Kid Fishing
If you ever wanted to take your kid fishing or maybe your neighbors kid, there is a resource just for you!! The website Take Me Fishing has plenty of information to get you started or to add to what you already know.
Snow Goose Season Opens March 1 In Minnesota
MN DNR News Release - February 24, 2009
Minnesotans can harvest light geese (including white and blue phase lesser snow geese and Ross’ geese) from March 1 to April 30, under the terms of a federal conservation order. The order, which affects 24 states, allows hunters to harvest the geese after the traditional close of hunting seasons.
This is part of an international effort to reduce habitat damage to Arctic coastal regions and the Hudson Bay area by overly large populations of lesser snow geese. Minnesota has participated in the conservation order since 2000, with harvests varying dramatically from a few hundred geese to 6,000 birds depending on weather conditions.
“Minnesota is at the extreme eastern edge of the spring migration through the Midwest,” said Ray Norrgard, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wetland wildlife program leader. “March weather, particularly snow and ice conditions, can have a tremendous effect on the migration routes of light geese.”
Hunters must obtain a spring light goose permit, which is available at electronic license agents, online or via telephone at 888-665-4236. The permit is free but a $3.50 application fee is charged. No other license, stamp or permit is required to participate.
Most regulations that apply to fall goose-hunting seasons also apply during the spring light goose hunt, including non-toxic shot requirements and federal baiting regulations. In addition, all refuges closed to either duck or goose hunting during fall seasons also are closed during the spring hunt. Shooting hours will be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day.
No daily or possession limits apply. Use of electronic calls and unplugged shotguns loaded with more than three rounds is allowed.
A summary of regulations is available from license vendors, DNR wildlife offices, online or by calling DNR Information Center at 888-MINNDNR (646-6367).
Minnesotans can harvest light geese (including white and blue phase lesser snow geese and Ross’ geese) from March 1 to April 30, under the terms of a federal conservation order. The order, which affects 24 states, allows hunters to harvest the geese after the traditional close of hunting seasons.
This is part of an international effort to reduce habitat damage to Arctic coastal regions and the Hudson Bay area by overly large populations of lesser snow geese. Minnesota has participated in the conservation order since 2000, with harvests varying dramatically from a few hundred geese to 6,000 birds depending on weather conditions.
“Minnesota is at the extreme eastern edge of the spring migration through the Midwest,” said Ray Norrgard, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wetland wildlife program leader. “March weather, particularly snow and ice conditions, can have a tremendous effect on the migration routes of light geese.”
Hunters must obtain a spring light goose permit, which is available at electronic license agents, online or via telephone at 888-665-4236. The permit is free but a $3.50 application fee is charged. No other license, stamp or permit is required to participate.
Most regulations that apply to fall goose-hunting seasons also apply during the spring light goose hunt, including non-toxic shot requirements and federal baiting regulations. In addition, all refuges closed to either duck or goose hunting during fall seasons also are closed during the spring hunt. Shooting hours will be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day.
No daily or possession limits apply. Use of electronic calls and unplugged shotguns loaded with more than three rounds is allowed.
A summary of regulations is available from license vendors, DNR wildlife offices, online or by calling DNR Information Center at 888-MINNDNR (646-6367).
Thursday, February 26, 2009
BRIEFLY: Outdoors panel considers forest plan
Don Davis , Pine Journal - Published: 02/24/2009
ST. PAUL – Minnesota legislators are considering spending millions of dollars to keep 187,227 acres of northern Minnesota state forests the same as they are today.
"It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Sen. Tom Saxhaug, DFL-Grand Rapids, said Monday.
But legislators need to approve spending the money, estimated for the time being at $50 million. The state would not buy the land, but the funds would allow the public to use the land as now occurs – for everything from bicycling to hunting.
Logging would be allowed to continue on the land – in Itasca, St. Louis, Koochiching and Aitkin counties – but development for homes and businesses would be banned.
Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL-Balsam Township, said the proposal also would keep the private landowner paying taxes to the state and local governments.
The proposal is to use funds from a sales tax increase that Minnesota voters last year approved for outdoors and arts projects. A legislator-citizen council recommends to lawmakers how to spend the funds, and that council now is considering the forest plan.
The property is owned by Finland-based UPM-Kymmene. The company owns Blandin paper mill in Grand Rapids, which along with 16 other paper mills uses logs from the land.
If approved, the project would get a bulk of the $70 million available from the sales tax increased this year, but about $300 million in projects have been requested.
Saxhaug said "fragmentation" of northern Minnesota's forests is hurting existing uses as plots of land now open to the public are being sold off piecemeal and often closed to the public.
The proposal would keep open more land than is in the entire state parks system, according to Executive Director Mark Johnson of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
"It allows continuity," he said.
Dick Peterson of the Department of Natural Resources said that negotiations with the land's owner are continuing. While the state used $50 million as a "placeholder" for the cost, Peterson said, no price agreement has been reached.
ST. PAUL – Minnesota legislators are considering spending millions of dollars to keep 187,227 acres of northern Minnesota state forests the same as they are today.
"It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Sen. Tom Saxhaug, DFL-Grand Rapids, said Monday.
But legislators need to approve spending the money, estimated for the time being at $50 million. The state would not buy the land, but the funds would allow the public to use the land as now occurs – for everything from bicycling to hunting.
Logging would be allowed to continue on the land – in Itasca, St. Louis, Koochiching and Aitkin counties – but development for homes and businesses would be banned.
Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL-Balsam Township, said the proposal also would keep the private landowner paying taxes to the state and local governments.
The proposal is to use funds from a sales tax increase that Minnesota voters last year approved for outdoors and arts projects. A legislator-citizen council recommends to lawmakers how to spend the funds, and that council now is considering the forest plan.
The property is owned by Finland-based UPM-Kymmene. The company owns Blandin paper mill in Grand Rapids, which along with 16 other paper mills uses logs from the land.
If approved, the project would get a bulk of the $70 million available from the sales tax increased this year, but about $300 million in projects have been requested.
Saxhaug said "fragmentation" of northern Minnesota's forests is hurting existing uses as plots of land now open to the public are being sold off piecemeal and often closed to the public.
The proposal would keep open more land than is in the entire state parks system, according to Executive Director Mark Johnson of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association.
"It allows continuity," he said.
Dick Peterson of the Department of Natural Resources said that negotiations with the land's owner are continuing. While the state used $50 million as a "placeholder" for the cost, Peterson said, no price agreement has been reached.
Free Shipping Deal Ending Saturday!!
The Free Shipping when your order totals more than $49 will be ending on Saturday. We have a lot of products for you to choose from, so take advantage of it before it ends. And it's only available at Golden Eagle Outdoors!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
News About Golden Eagle Outdoors
Now you can see the latest news about Golden Eagle Outdoors!! We will be posting all new promotions, specials, product updates, and news about Golden Eagle Outdoors on our News page. The News page can be reached from the top of any page on our website. If you frequent our blog, we will also post the same information on here.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Free Shipping Deal Ending Soon!!
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
More Fishfinders!!
We have just added more Fishfinders to our website!! Whether you prefer Eagle or Humminbird, we have a good selection to fill your needs. So build some big memories with quality fishfinders from Golden Eagle Outdoors!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Remember to help wildlife during tax season
MN DNR News Release - February 9, 2009
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program urges Minnesotans to remember to help wildlife this year by donating to the Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their tax forms.
“Eighty percent of the funding for this important program comes directly from donations,” explained Carol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor.
The tax deductible, voluntary donations fund more than 80 conservation projects, including monitoring of wintering eagle roosts, surveys of wood turtles ospreys and timber rattlesnakes, a new statewide dragonfly survey, frog and toad research, habitat restoration and protection, monitoring of heron rookeries, and protection and management of important wildlife habitat for bald eagles, piping plovers, and other wildlife at risk.
Bald eagle
The recovery of the bald eagle, trumpeter swan and other species such as the peregrine falcon was made possible in part by the donations of Minnesotans to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on state income and property tax forms.
Minnesota now has the second highest bald eagle population in the U.S. and boasts the largest common loon population in the lower 48 states.
The opportunity to donate to help wildlife was passed by Legislature in 1980 and first appeared on state tax forms in 1981.
Henderson added that people should remind their tax preparer that they would like to personally help Minnesota’s wildlife by making a donation.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program urges Minnesotans to remember to help wildlife this year by donating to the Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their tax forms.
“Eighty percent of the funding for this important program comes directly from donations,” explained Carol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor.
The tax deductible, voluntary donations fund more than 80 conservation projects, including monitoring of wintering eagle roosts, surveys of wood turtles ospreys and timber rattlesnakes, a new statewide dragonfly survey, frog and toad research, habitat restoration and protection, monitoring of heron rookeries, and protection and management of important wildlife habitat for bald eagles, piping plovers, and other wildlife at risk.
Bald eagle
The recovery of the bald eagle, trumpeter swan and other species such as the peregrine falcon was made possible in part by the donations of Minnesotans to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff on state income and property tax forms.
Minnesota now has the second highest bald eagle population in the U.S. and boasts the largest common loon population in the lower 48 states.
The opportunity to donate to help wildlife was passed by Legislature in 1980 and first appeared on state tax forms in 1981.
Henderson added that people should remind their tax preparer that they would like to personally help Minnesota’s wildlife by making a donation.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
MN DNR publishes online reference guide to rare species
MN DNR News Release - February 2, 2009
Information about Minnesota’s endangered, threatened, and special-concern plant and animal species is now available in a new online reference tool from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The Rare Species Guide replaces the 1988 DNR book, “Minnesota’s Endangered Flora and Fauna,” and is available online.
“Minnesota citizens, land managers and others can use this interactive, easy to use reference for information about the state’s rarest species,” said DNR project manager, Sarah Wren.
The comprehensive web resource combines knowledge from years of scientific study and management experience by DNR biologists and external experts. It includes a collection of profiles of more than 400 rare species. Each profile features life history, habitat, and conservation information, as well as Minnesota and North American range maps and species photographs and/or illustrations.
The guide allows users to search for species profiles based on common or scientific name; state and federal endangerment status; broad taxonomic group (such as mammals or birds); habitat; location (including counties, watersheds, and ecological classification system subsections); and/or keyword.
In addition to the species profiles, the Rare Species Guide also includes information on Minnesota’s endangered species law and permits, why species become rare, and much more.
Information about Minnesota’s endangered, threatened, and special-concern plant and animal species is now available in a new online reference tool from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The Rare Species Guide replaces the 1988 DNR book, “Minnesota’s Endangered Flora and Fauna,” and is available online.
“Minnesota citizens, land managers and others can use this interactive, easy to use reference for information about the state’s rarest species,” said DNR project manager, Sarah Wren.
The comprehensive web resource combines knowledge from years of scientific study and management experience by DNR biologists and external experts. It includes a collection of profiles of more than 400 rare species. Each profile features life history, habitat, and conservation information, as well as Minnesota and North American range maps and species photographs and/or illustrations.
The guide allows users to search for species profiles based on common or scientific name; state and federal endangerment status; broad taxonomic group (such as mammals or birds); habitat; location (including counties, watersheds, and ecological classification system subsections); and/or keyword.
In addition to the species profiles, the Rare Species Guide also includes information on Minnesota’s endangered species law and permits, why species become rare, and much more.
Take-a-kid ice fishing clinic at Lake Bronson State Park
MN DNR News Release - February 5, 2009
Adult Minnesotans (18 and older) can try ice fishing without purchasing a license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing during statewide Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, Feb. 14-16.
In conjunction with the event, Lake Bronson State Park will host a free ice fishing clinic beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
The 3.5-hour clinic is open to adults and children, who must register in pairs (i.e., mother/daughter, father/son, grandparent/grandchild, mentor/child, etc.) by Feb. 9.
The clinic is designed for anyone new to ice fishing - those who don’t know what is needed or are unsure how to start. Registrants will meet inside the park visitor’s center for a structured, but informal, learning and activity session. Everyone will have a chance to make his or her own jiggle stick, which they can take ice fishing.
After the indoor clinic, everyone will head outdoors to put his or her new skills to the test on Lake Bronson. Participants should bring warm clothing and dress for the weather.
Volunteer mentors are still being recruited for the on-ice portion of the event. Anyone interested in mentoring or providing equipment such as rods and reels, portable ice houses, electronics, etc., should contact the park.
A state park vehicle permit is required to enter the park and is available for $5.
To register, volunteer, or request more information, call the park office at 218-754-2200.
Adult Minnesotans (18 and older) can try ice fishing without purchasing a license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing during statewide Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, Feb. 14-16.
In conjunction with the event, Lake Bronson State Park will host a free ice fishing clinic beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
The 3.5-hour clinic is open to adults and children, who must register in pairs (i.e., mother/daughter, father/son, grandparent/grandchild, mentor/child, etc.) by Feb. 9.
The clinic is designed for anyone new to ice fishing - those who don’t know what is needed or are unsure how to start. Registrants will meet inside the park visitor’s center for a structured, but informal, learning and activity session. Everyone will have a chance to make his or her own jiggle stick, which they can take ice fishing.
After the indoor clinic, everyone will head outdoors to put his or her new skills to the test on Lake Bronson. Participants should bring warm clothing and dress for the weather.
Volunteer mentors are still being recruited for the on-ice portion of the event. Anyone interested in mentoring or providing equipment such as rods and reels, portable ice houses, electronics, etc., should contact the park.
A state park vehicle permit is required to enter the park and is available for $5.
To register, volunteer, or request more information, call the park office at 218-754-2200.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
February 2009
We've made it to February and that means we are anxiously awaiting the coming of summer and all the great things that come with it. Here at Golden Eagle Outdoors we have many things to make your summer more enjoyable, from camping gear to hunting equipment we have the gear you need for you next adventure!! Visit Golden Eagle Outdoors today and see what we have for you!!
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