May 2nd, 2008 | by Arthur | published in Fishing, Quetico
If you’re planning on doing some fishing across the border on your next canoe trip, be aware of the new regulations that came into effect this past January. The use of barbed hooks, live bait and formerly live bait are now banned. Barbless hooks reduce the damage done by a hook and lower the mortality […]
February 27th, 2008 | by Andy | published in Art, BWCAW, Environment, North Shore, Quetico, Wildlife
A collaboration between artists, scientists and educators, “Paradise Lost: Climate Change in the North Woods” does more than spread awareness about climate change. On exhibit through April 11 at the Bell Museum of Natural History in Minneapolis, it’s inspiring as much as it is, sobering. And in a more digestible format than Al […]
January 29th, 2008 | by Andy | published in BWCAW, Quetico, Resources
Headed up into Quetico this year? Here’s a heads-up about new regulations, effective January 31, on acceptable forms of identification as you cross into Canada. Sounds like, “Hi, I’m Me, and I’m an American” won’t cut it anymore…