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The elk that died was among a group moved from Kentucky last spring.

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

01/13/2020 11:31 AM

Authorities say an elk was found dead in northern Wisconsin after it ate corn put out by a landowner in a misguided attempt to help wildlife. It died of a condition that affects elk when their diet is changed too rapidly.

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High

Crews to begin dredging Lake Superior harbor

Minnesota temporarily bans movement of farmed deer over CWD

Making Safety a Priority While Snowmobiling

Newcomers Kill Isle Royale's Oldest Gray Wolf

Michigan Governor Vetoes Bill to End Deer Baiting Ban

Area residents found three illegally killed elk in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest.

3 Elk Illegally Shot in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest

MPCA: Lead Fishing Tackle Can Harm Wildlife

The MPCA is encouraging anglers to use lead-free tackle this winter.

Spirit Mountain Needs $235K from City to Keep Hills Open

Amsoil Snocross races happened Friday and Saturday morning but were cancelled after that.

Minnesota Put on Notice Over Incidental Trapping of Lynx

Wisconsin Researchers Find Microplastics in Boundary Waters

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have found microplastics in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Researchers say they found microplastics - particularly fibers - in water, soil and worms collected this summer.

DNR: Nine-day Gun Deer Harvest Down 25% from 2018

New data from the DNR shows hunters harvested dramatically fewer deer during Wisconsin’s nine-day gun season than last year. Preliminary figures show hunters killed 160,769 deer, down 25%.

Minnesota DNR Offers Free State Park Entry on Black Friday

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all 75 state parks on Friday. Along with the free entry, a number of parks will be offering special programing, including Gooseberry Falls State Park.

104-Year-Old Kills Buck to Become Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter

A 104-year-old woman has bagged a buck to become the oldest person in Wisconsin to ever harvest a deer. Florence Teeters of Phillips got her deer two hours into opening day.

Hunters Kill 10 Elk in Wisconsin’s Second Hunt

Wis. DNR Encourages Deer Hunters to Look for Feral Pigs

Tipsters can contact the department’s Customer Service Center in Gaylord at 989-732-3541 or call or text the 24-hour Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800

Michigan Officials Seek Public Tips in Elk Poaching Case

Wisconsin’s 9-day Gun Deer Season to Begin Saturday

FILE - Three ruffed grouse in Itasca County have tested positive for EEE.

Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Itasca Co. Ruffed Grouse

Former Lawmaker Takes Picture of Rare 3-Antler Deer

More Than 11 Rescued from Upper Red Lake

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says over half of Minnesota lakes, rivers and streams do not meet state pollution standards.

Hundreds of Waterways Added to List of Impaired Waters

Report Shows Mixed Results on Great Lakes Lamprey Control

Brutal Cold Leads to Early Ice Development

Michigan Sees Decline in Hunting Licenses Statewide

Minnesota DNR Finds Zebra Mussel Larvae in Lake of the Woods

Minnesota DNR Reaches Goal of 26 Deer Disposal Bins

Minnesota Researchers to Amass Spleens As Deer Season Begins

DNR Finds More Carcass Disposal Bins as Deer Season Nears

Mille Lacs Walleye Anglers Can Keep 1 Fish This Winter

Minnesota DNR Rejects Ban on Lead Ammunition, Tackle

Wis. DNR: Hunters Killed Slightly Fewer Bears in 2019

Up North

Up North: Saints' Stertz to Compete in Junior Biathlon World Championships

As a freshman with the College of St. Scholasatica (CSS) Nordic Ski Team, Emma Stertz is turning heads. She led CSS in the Saints Invitational in Coleraine, Minn. over the weekend and now she's taking her talents across the pond.

St. Scholastica's Emma Stertz qualifies for the U.S. Junior Biathlon World Championship Team.

Up North: 8th Annual Frozen Cornhole Tourney Draws Competitors Outside

For the eighth year in a row, teams gathered at the Other Place Bar & Grill for their outdoor frozen cornhole tournament.

For the 8th year, teams gathered at the Other Place Bar & Grill for their outdoor frozen cornhole tournament.

WDIO Sports

No. 11 Duluth Marshall Edges Eveleth-Gilbert 2-1 in OT

The No. 11 Duluth Marshall girls hockey team defeated Eveleth-Gilbert 2-1 in overtime Tuesday.

The No. 11 Duluth Marshall girls defeated Eveleth-Gilber 2-1 after overtime at Mars Lakeview Arena Tuesday.

Redington Becomes Two-Time Beargrease Champion

He won the Beargrease back in 2018 when the race started in Two Harbors and ended at Billy’s Bar in Duluth. Now Alaska native Ryan Redington can call himself a two-time Beargrease champion after crossing the finish line first in Grand Portage Tuesday evening at 4:35 P.M. He said that even with the change in the course this race is always difficult.

Ryan Redington won his second John Beargrease sled dog marathon coming in Tuesday evening around 4:35 pm.

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Outdoor

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