Some people just have no common sense

I just read an article in my latest copy of Outdoor News that shows how low people can stoop. A driver in Wright County seemed to think it would be cool to run over two adult Trumpeter Swans and three chicks. According to the tire marks, this person went out of their way to do this.

 

A few years back, some airhead drove up on the boulevard on Front Street to run over some geese. These people have no respect for nature and wildlife. My question is: what kind of person does this?

 

My grandson, Trevor, along with his dog, Maggie, were taking advantage of the early waterfowl season on September 1st. He sent me a video of Maggie retrieving a duck that he had shot. She has been a good dog for him, and when I mentioned that, he told me, “She’s still got it.” One thing about Trevor, if he shoots a bird or some other game, he doesn’t waste it; he prepares and eats it.

 

Trevor can transition from fishing to waterfowl season in a heartbeat. He loves both sports and is good at both of them. Once again, I have to say how proud it makes me to see him enjoying the outdoors and all that it has to offer. One thing about my sons and grandsons is that they play by the rules and respect the environment.

 

I love spending time with my grandkids, but I am greedy; I just can’t get enough.

Walk-In Access lands opened up on Sept. 1.

 

Walk-In Access areas were opened for public use beginning Sunday, Sept. 1 through May 31, 2025, with the purchase of a $3 Walk-In Access validation.

 

The program pays landowners to allow public access to their property and no additional landowner contact is necessary. This year, hunters and other people can access around 30,000 acres of private land at more than 280 sites in west, central and southern Minnesota.

Through new legislation, acres enrolled in the program will be open to public uses in addition to hunting, such as bird watching, nature photography and similar compatible uses, starting with approximately half of the total acres this year. All Walk-In Access sites are shown on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Recreation Compass (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/compass.html). Digital maps for individual Walk-In Access sites, along with more information, can be found on the Minnesota DNR website (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/walkin/index.html).

 

Current funding for the program includes a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Walk-In Access validations purchased by hunters, a surcharge on nonresident hunting licenses and donations from hunters.

 

Until next time: I will be heading to the cabin again soon with my son, Brad, and his son (my grandson), Dylan, for a little fishing and enjoyment at the cabin. Hopefully, the weather cooperates. As far as weather goes, it has been perfect the last few days and it is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors. Going to the State Park and enjoying the many trails that they have can be not only good exercise, but also very refreshing. There is also wildlife to be seen at the park, so enjoy! Fishing from shore is still an option and it seems that the weeds that were crowding the shoreline in early summer have gone away for the most part.

 

Please show your support for our troops who are now deployed. These service men and women are making that sacrifice, so that we may have the many freedoms that we enjoy today.