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Table of Contents

2-3 Local Area Events

4 Wright County Resident Services

6 Wright County History

7-10 Wright County Communities

14-15 Local Parks & Recreation

16 Local Area Attractions

18-19 Minnesota Hunting Seasons

20-21 DNR License Centers

22-23 Minnesota Fishing Seasons

30-31 Wright County Trails

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Residential ServicesAdministration ...................................................................................................(763) 682-7378Assessor ......................................................................................................................682-7367Attorney .....................................................................................................................682-7340Auditor .......................................................................................................................682-7578Court Administration .................................................................................................682-7539Court Services ............................................................................................................682-7308Emergency .......................................................................................................................911Extension Office .........................................................................................................682-7394Financial Services ......................................................................................................682-7414General Information ..................................................................................................682-3900Highway ....................................................................................................................682-7383Information Technology ............................................................................................682-7315Law Library ...............................................................................................................682-7592Parks & Recreation .....................................................................................................682-7693Planning & Zoning .....................................................................................................682-7338Public Health .............................................................................................................682-7456Social Services ...........................................................................................................682-7400Recorder ....................................................................................................................682-7357Sheriff ........................................................................................................................682-7622Surveyor ....................................................................................................................682-7691Treasurer ....................................................................................................................682-7578Veteran Services & Civil Defense ................................................................................682-7325

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Wright County CommunitiesALBERTVILLEStreets were platted by Joseph and Josephine Vetch in 1881 and the area was originally known as Hamburg. Development of the railroad attracted new residents and the area was recognized as St. Michael’s Station. By 1902 its population had reached 190 and in 1919 the community was renamed Albertville in honor of settler Albert Zachman. Today Albertville is home to ap-proximately 7,044 residents.

ANNANDALEFirst known as Abbeyville, Annandale was settled in the 1880s. Streets were platted by James Pratt in 1886 and the community was renamed Annandale to avoid postal confusion with an existing Abbeyville. The post office was established in 1887 with William H. Towle serving as the area’s first postmaster and in 1888 Annandale was incorporated. Today Annandale is home to approximately 3,228 residents.

BUFFALO (COUNTY SEAT)Attracted to the ample natural resources and access to water, Buffalo was settled in 1866 by Augustus Prime. Streets were platted by Amasa Ackley, who also served as the area’s first post-master. The area grew slowly until it was selected as the county seat in 1868. As rail lines were built Buffalo continued to develop and the community was incorporated in 1887. Buffalo was popular for summer vacationers and its population doubled each summer. Fishing, ice har-vesting and agriculture dominated early industry and the community has continued to grow. Today Buffalo is home to approximately 15,453 residents.

CLEARWATERClearwater was first settled in 1854 and named after the nearby lake and river. Streets were platted in 1855 and Simon Stevens served as the first postmaster the following year. As the railroad arrived Clearwater continued to develop and businesses were established to meet the growing needs of the community. Today Clearwater is home to approximately 1,735 residents.

COKATOCokato was settled by Josiah P. Mooers in 1856 and the community was first recognized as Mooers Prairie. Mooers Prairie was renamed Cokato, an Indian word for “at the middle,” by Marvin R. Lewis in 1878 as the city was incorporated. By 1880 its population had reached 200 and construction of the railroad attracted a variety of new residents. Today Cokato is home to approximately 2,694 residents.


Wright County History

Wright County was established in 1855 and named in honor of New York Statesman Silas Wright. Railroad development sparked community growth and Monticello was first se-lected as the county seat. In 1860 the population had reached 3,729 and early industry was led by agriculture and lumbering. Businesses, churches and schools were built and a variety of new settlers arrived to stake land claims. In 1868 the county seat was moved to Buffalo and by 1900 Wright County’s population had reached 29,157. Continued transportation im-provements allowed for growth and by 1990 its population had reached 68,710. Today Wright County is home to approximately 124,700 residents.

CITIES:ALBERTVILLE – pop. 7,044ANNANDALE – pop. 3,228BUFFALO (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 15,453CLEARWATER – pop. 1,735COKATO – pop. 2,694DELANO – pop. 5,464HANOVER – pop. 2,938HOWARD LAKE – pop. 1,962MAPLE LAKE – pop. 2,059MONTICELLO – pop. 12,759MONTROSE – pop. 2,847OTSEGO – pop. 13,571ROCKFORD – pop. 4,316SOUTH HAVEN – pop. 195ST. MICHAEL – pop. 16,399WAVERLY – pop. 1,357

TOWNSHIPS:ALBION – pop. 1,146BUFFALO – pop. 10,097CHATHAM – pop. 1,162CLEARWATER – pop. 1,368COKATO – pop. 1,238CORINNA – pop. 2,457FRANKLIN – pop. 2,612FRENCH LAKE – pop. 1,131MAPLE LAKE – pop. 2,085MARYSVILLE – pop. 2,028MIDDLEVILLE – pop. 1,010MONTICELLO – pop. 3,411ROCKFORD – pop. 3,301SILVER CREEK – pop. 2,289SOUTHSIDE – pop. 1,518STOCKHOLM – pop. 961VICTOR – pop. 1,081WOODLAND – pop. 1,134*Populations are approximate.


MONTROSEMontrose was platted by J.F. Miller, J.N. Haven and T.S. Gunn in 1878 and named by resident George M. Wright after a Scottish seaport. A post office was established and railroad construction allowed for dramatic growth. Montrose was incorporated in 1881 and its population had reached 200. A fire destroyed the business district in the 1930s, but residents quickly rebuilt. Today Montrose is home to approximately 2,847 residents.

OTSEGOOtsego began as a trading post in 1850 and was first known as Pleasant Grove Precinct. Streets were platted in 1857 and the community was renamed Otsego, an Indian word meaning “welcome water” or “meeting place.” Otsego was incorporated in 1875 and early industry was dominated by agriculture and ferries were a popular sight along nearby Crow River. Today Otsego is home to approximately 13,571 residents.

ROCKFORDRockford was first settled in 1855 and the first post office was established the following year. The name Rockford was suggested by resident Cyrus C. Jenks as it was his hometown. Streets were platted in 1857 and early businesses included a flour mill, sawmill, woolen mill and ginseng farms. Rockford was incorporated in 1881 and grew steadily. Today Rockford is home to approximately 4,316 residents.


Wright County CommunitiesDELANOFirst recognized as Crow River, Delano was platted in 1868. The community was renamed after Francis Roach Delano, an officer of the railroad, representative of legislature and Minnesota’s first state prison warden. Delano was incorporated in 1876 and by 1884 the community boast-ed having a 4,000 square foot rollerskating pavilion. The first city hall was built in 1887 and the area has continued to progress. Today Delano is home to approximately 5,464 residents.

HANOVERHanover was founded by Jacob and William Vollbrecht in 1877 and named the community after their hometown of Hanover, Germany. A post office was established and a mill and dam were constructed along the Crow River which attracted new residents. Hanover was incor-porated in 1891 and has continued to thrive. Today Hanover is home to approximately 2,938 residents.

HOWARD LAKEHoward Lake was first settled by Morgan V. Cochran in 1855. Cochran sold his land claim to Charles Goodsell who platted streets in 1869. The community was named in honor of John Howard, an English philanthropist. A post office was established in 1870 and the arrival of the railroad allowed for growth. Today Howard Lake is home to approximately 1,962 residents.

MAPLE LAKEThe present day site of Maple Lake was originally known as Geneva until 1858. Streets were platted in 1886 by James Madigan and businesses were established to meet the growing needs of the community. Agriculture and lumbering dominated early industry and in 1890 Maple Lake was incorporated. Martin O’Loughlin served as the first mayor and was instrumental in Maple Lake’s early development. Today Maple Lake is home to approximately 2,059 residents.

MONTICELLOMonticello, Italian for “little mountain,” was settled in 1852 and first selected as the county seat until it was moved to Buffalo. The community was named by Thomas Creighton, one of the first landowners in the area. Streets were platted in 1854 and a post office was established the following year with D. B. Sutton serving as the area’s first postmaster. Monticello was incorporated in 1856 and the community continued to develop as the railroad arrived. Today Monticello is home to approximately 12,759 residents.


Wright County CommunitiesSOUTH HAVENSouth Haven was established as a railway village in 1887 and Adolph G. Lane served as the area’s first postmaster that same year. Streets were platted in 1888 and its name was derived from nearby Southside and Fair Haven Townships. South Haven continued to develop and the community was incorporated in 1902. Today South Haven is home to approximately 195residents.

ST. MICHAELSt. Michael’s Catholic Church was built along the Crow River in 1856 and the community was named in its honor, as it was one of the largest churches in Minnesota at the time. The first post office was established in 1858 and development of the railroad sparked growth. The com-munity was incorporated in 1890 and grew dramatically as businesses and schools were con-structed. Today St. Michael is home to approximately 16,379 residents.

WAVERLYWaverly was founded in 1869 and its name was derived from Waverly, New York, where several early settlers originated from. As the railroad was constructed Waverly continued to grow and was incorporated in 1881. Notable resident Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey built a sum-mer home along the local shores which he frequented until his death in 1978. Today Waverly is home to approximately 1,357 residents.

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• Know where you can take shelter in seconds. • Have a place, everyone knows, to go to after the storm has passed. • Flying Debris is the biggest danger during a tornado. Your shelter space should have mattresses or thick blankets around, to protect yourselves. • Do Not opeN YouR WiNDoWS to try & “equalize the pressure.” this only makes it easier for debris to injure you. • Also, StAY AWAY FRom WiNDoWS!

• Constant rotation of the clouds base. • Flying/Rotating Debris under the cloud. tornados Don’t Always have a visible funnel. • Heavy Rain or Hail followed by either by an eerie Calm in the storm or Rapid wind changes & shifts. • Listen for loud, continuous rumbling with no breaks in it like thunder.

Precautions:

Things to Look and Listen For:

Lightning Distance TrackerYou can figure out how far away the

lightning is from you like this...Count the seconds inbetween the flash

of lightning & the crack of thunder.Divide the number of seconds by 5 &

you have your distance in miles.

0 seconds0 miles

5 seconds1.08 miles

20 seconds4.35 miles

60 seconds13.06 miles

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Tornado Safety


MUD LAKE COUNTY PARKMud Lake County Park features a fishing pier, boat launch and a picnic area. Located in Cokato.

OSCAR & ANNA JOHNSON COUNTY PARKLocated near Dog Lake, Oscar and Anna Johnson County Park features a boat launch, swimming beach and a picnic area. Located in Howard Lake.

OTSEGO REGIONAL PARKLocated on 70 acres near the Mississippi River, Otsego Regional Park features a canoe launch, picnic area, sand volleyball court, play field, handicap accessible playground equipment, prairie restoration area and rec-reational trails. Located in Otsego.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY PARKLocated on 17 acres, Riverside County Park features a canoe campground, canoe launch and a picnic area. Located in Hanover.

ROBERT NEY PARK RESERVELocated on 735 acres near Lake Mary, the Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve features a boat launch, picnic area, recreational trails, memorial chapel and the Wright County Parks Environmental Education Center. Lo-cated in Maple Lake.

SCHROEDER REGIONAL PARK &CAMPGROUNDLocated near Cedar Lake, Schroeder Regional Park features a campground, fishing pier, boat launch, swimming beach, picnic area, sand volleyball court, playground equipment and recreational trails. Located in Annandale.

STANLEY EDDY MEMORIALPARK RESERVELocated on 879 acres near Moose Lake, the Stanley Eddy Memorial Park Reserve features a boat launch, picnic area and recreational trails. Located in French Lake Township.

WILDLIFE COUNTY PARKWildlife County Park features a canoe camp-site, canoe launch and a picnic area. Located in Cokato.

*For more information on parks through-out Wright County, call: (763) 682-7693.


Parks & RecreationALBRIGHT’S MILL COUNTY PARKLocated near the Crow River, Albright’s Mill County Park features a canoe campsite, canoe launch and a picnic area. Located in Howard Lake.

BEEBE LAKE REGIONAL PARKLocated east of Buffalo, Beebe Lake Regional Park features a campground, fishing pier, swimming beach, picnic area, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, playground equipment and recreational trails. Located in St. Michael.

BILL ANDERSON MEMORIAL PARKLocated near the Crow River, the Bill Ander-son Memorial Park features a canoe campsite, canoe launch and a picnic area. Located in Howard Lake.

CLEARWATER/PLEASANT REGIONAL PARKLocated on 210 acres, Pleasant Regional Park features a fishing pier, boat launch, swim-ming beach, picnic area, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, 12 hole disc golf course and recreational trails. Located in Annandale.

COLLINWOOD REGIONAL PARK &CAMPGROUNDLocated on 308 acres, Collinwood Regional Park features a campground, fishing pier, boat launch, swimming beach, picnic area, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits and rec-reational trails. Located in Annandale.

CROW SPRINGS COUNTY PARKCrow Springs County Park features a canoe campsite, canoe launch and a picnic area. Located in Buffalo.

HASTY-SILVER CREEKSPORTSMEN’S PARKHasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen’s Park features a public archery range with 10 practice tar-gets and a picnic area. Located in Maple Lake.

HUMPHREY ARENDS COUNTY PARKHumphrey Arends County Park features a ca-noe campsite, canoe launch, picnic area and a historic memorial. Located in Waverly.

LAKE MARIA STATE PARKLocated on 1,590 acres, Lake Maria State Park features a campground, cabins, fishing pier, canoe launch, picnic area and recreational trails. Located in Monticello.

MARCUS ZUMBRUNNEN COUNTY PARKLocated south of I-94, Marcus Zumbrunnen County Park features a picnic area and recre-ational trails. Located in Buffalo.

MONTISSIPPI REGIONAL PARKLocated on 170 acres, Montissippi Regional Park features a fishing pier, boat launch, picnic area and recreational trails. Located in Monticello.


Youth Waterfowl Day-Tentative09/10/16

Waterfowl season opener-Tentative09/24/16

Sandhill Crane season-NW zone-Tentative09/10/16 - 10/16/16

Ruffed and Spruce Grouse, Hungarian Partridge season09/17/16 - 01/01/17

Sharptailed Grouse season09/17/16 - 11/30/16

Woodcock season09/24/16 - 11/07/16

Prairie Chicken Hunt Lottery Deadline08/19/16

Prairie Chicken season09/24/16 - 10/02/16

Take-a-Kid Hunting weekend09/24/16 - 09/25/16

Antlerless Deer and Special Hunt Lottery Deadline09/08/16

Deer Hunt - Special Youth Deer season10/20/16 - 10/23/16

Deer Hunt - Archery season09/17/16 - 12/31/16

Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 1A11/05/16 - 11/20/16

Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 2A and 3A11/05/16 - 11/13/16

Deer Hunt - Firearm season - 3B11/19/16 - 11/27/16

Deer Hunt - Muzzleloader season11/26/16 - 12/11/16

Fisher and Pine Marten-north of I-94 and US Hwy 10 only11/26/16 - 11/30/16

Bobcat - Hunting & Trapping-north of I-94 and US Hwy 10 only11/26/16 - 01/08/17

Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - north zone10/24/15 - 05/15/16

Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - north zone10/29/16 - 05/15/16

Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - south zone10/31/15 - 05/15/16

Furbearer Trapping - Beaver - south zone10/29/16 - 05/15/17

Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat - north zone10/24/15 - 02/29/16

Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat - north zone10/29/16 - 02/28/17

Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat-south zone10/31/15 - 02/29/16

Furbearer Trapping - Mink and Muskrat-south zone10/29/16 - 02/28/17

Furbearer Trapping - Otter - north zone10/29/16 - 01/08/17

Furbearer Trapping - Otter - south zone10/29/16 - 01/08/17

Hunting SeasonsFor general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157.

Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas/dates:Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 665-4236.

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses by phone: 1 (888) 665-4236.

Small Game - Rabbits, Squirrels season09/19/15 - 02/29/16

Small Game - Rabbits, Squirrels season09/17/16 - 02/28/17

Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (South) Hunting & Trapping10/24/15 - 03/15/16

Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (South) Hunting & Trapping10/22/16 - 03/15/17

Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (North) Hunting & Trapping10/17/15 - 03/15/16

Raccoon, Red Fox, Gray Fox, Badger, Opossum (North) Hunting & Trapping10/15/16 - 03/15/17

Crow Hunting (1st season)01/01/16 - 01/15/16

Crow Hunting (2nd season)03/01/16 - 03/31/16

Crow Hunting (3rd season)09/01/16 - 10/31/16

Crow Hunting (4th season)12/15/16 - 12/31/16

Spring Turkey Hunt Lottery Deadline01/22/16

Spring Turkey “A” season04/13/16 - 04/19/16

Spring Turkey “B” season04/20/16 - 04/26/16

Spring Turkey “C” season04/27/16 - 05/03/16

Spring Turkey “D” season05/04/16 - 05/10/16

Spring Turkey “E” season05/11/16 - 05/17/16

Spring Turkey “F” season05/18/16 - 05/31/16

Fall Turkey season10/01/16 - 10/30/16

Bear Hunt Lottery Deadline05/06/16

Bear Baiting start date08/12/16

Bear season09/01/16 - 10/15/16

Elk Hunt Lottery Deadline06/17/16

Snipe and Rail Hunting season09/01/16 - 11/07/16

Mourning Dove season09/01/16 - 11/09/16 Early Canada Goose season09/03/16 - 09/22/16

Pheasant season10/15/16 - 01/01/17


You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickersthrough the Electronic License System. Online www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 646-6367

Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout the area:

ALBERTVILLEDJ’S TOTAL HOME CARE CENTER6060 NE Labeaux Ave. | (763) 497-4211

HEIDI MARKET11850 62nd St. | (763) 497-0905

ANNANDALEHOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #234115 W Elm St. | (320) 274-5657

LANTTOS STORE3210 NW Co. Rd. 3 | (320) 274-8495

ANNANDALE, CONTD.LITTLE JIM’S SPORTS, INC.900 E Elm St. | (320) 274-5297

BUFFALOCENEX LAKE REGION CO-OP512 7th St. NE | (763) 682-6512

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #2387 NE 8th St. | (763) 682-5507

KLATT TRUE VALUE1215 Hwy. 25 | (763) 682-2436


DNR License Centers


BUFFALO, CONTD.PIKE’S EXPRESS500 17th St. S | (763) 682-4226

WALMART SUPERCENTER #15771315 N Hwy. 25 | (763) 682-2958

WRIGHT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER10 NW 2nd St. #160 | (763) 682-7598

CLEARWATERCLEARWATER TRAVEL PLAZA950 Hwy. 24 | (320) 558-2261

CLEARWATER TRUE VALUE630 Co. Rd. 75 | (320) 558-6323

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #2541015 Hwy. 24 | (320) 558-2568

COKATOCOKATO LICENSING, INC.330 S Broadway Ave. | (320) 286-2189

KIRK’S TRAVEL PLAZA620 SW Hwy. 12 | (320) 286-0009

DELANOALL SEASON’S SPORTS720 E Hwy. 12 | (763) 972-3112

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #21431 W Babcock Blvd. | (763) 972-3318

HOWARD LAKEJOE’S SPORT SHOP835 6th St. | (320) 543-2715

MAPLE LAKEH & H SPORTS SHOP115 W Elm St. | (320) 274-5657

MONTICELLOHOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #196123 W 7th St. | (763) 295-3660

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #344110 Oakwood Dr. | (763) 295-3675

MONTICELLO DEPUTY REGISTRAR #002119 E 3rd St. | (763) 271-3241

O’RYAN’S MONTICELLO MARATHON9855 Hart Blvd. | (763) 295-2555

WALMART SUPERCENTER #36249320 Cedar St. | (763) 295-9800

OTSEGOHOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #3789025 Quaday Ave. | (763) 241-1007

SOUTH HAVENBJ’S BAIT & TACKLE13155 Bayview Rd. | (320) 274-3730

SOUTH HAVEN SPORTS, LLC441 E Custer St. | (320) 236-7613

ST. MICHAELHARDWARE HANK313 E Central Ave. | (763) 497-2111

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #3944200 NE Larabee Ave. | (763) 497-4088

WAVERLYMARK’S SERVICE801 Pacific Ave. | (763) 658-4690

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Fishing seasonsBowfishing - 2015 season04/25/15 - 02/28/16

Bowfishing - 2016 early season - south of Hwy 210 only on lakes and on Minnesota, Mississippi or St. Croix rivers, from boats only.02/29/16 - 04/29/16

Bowfishing - 2016 season04/30/16 - 02/26/17 Smallmouth Bass - 2016 Season -South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County05/28/16 - 09/11/16

Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2015 season -North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County05/09/15 - 02/28/16

Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2016 season -North and East of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County05/14/16 - 02/26/17

Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass - 2016 early Catch and Release season Only -South and West of U.S. Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County05/14/16 - 05/27/16

Largemouth Bass - 2015 season -South and West of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash Lakes in St. Louis County05/23/15 - 02/28/16

Largemouth Bass - 2016 season -South and West of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls except Pelican and Ash Lakes in St. Louis County05/28/16 - 02/26/17

Smallmouth Bass - 2015 Catch and Release season only (statewide)09/14/15 - 02/28/16

Smallmouth Bass - 2016 Catch and Release season only (statewide)09/12/16 - 02/26/17

Stream Trout (Winter) SE - 2016 season Catch and Release season only01/01/16 - 04/15/16

Stream Trout (Fall) SE - 2016 season Catch and Release season only09/15/16 - 10/15/16

Stream Trout in streams SE - 2016 season04/16/16 - 09/14/16

Stream Trout in streams, except SE - 2016 season04/16/16 - 09/30/16 Lake and Stream Trout - Winter (entirely within the BWCA)-2016 season01/01/16 - 03/31/16

Lake and Stream Trout - Winter (outside or partly outside the BWCA) - 2016 season01/16/16 - 03/31/16

Lake Trout (summer) - 2016 season05/14/16 - 09/30/16

Take-a-Mom fishing weekend05/07/16 - 05/08/15

Walleye, sauger, northern pike - 2015 season05/09/15 - 02/28/16

Walleye, sauger, northern pike - 2016 season05/14/16 - 02/26/17

Take-a-Kid fishing weekend06/03/16 - 06/05/16

Muskellunge (Muskie) - 2016 season06/04/16 - 12/01/16


Ice houses must be off the ice each night unless attended south of Hwy 10, Hwy 34, Hwy 200 and Hwy 203/07/16

Ice houses must be off the ice each night unless attended north of Hwy 10, Hwy 34, Hwy 200 and Hwy 203/21/16

Dark House Spearing-2015 season11/15/15 - 02/28/16

Dark House Spearing-2016 season11/15/16 - 02/26/17Sucker Spearing - 2015 season04/25/15 - 02/28/16

Sucker Spearing - 2016 season04/30/16 - 02/26/17

Bullhead, Redhorse, other rough fish Spearing - 2015 season04/25/15 - 02/14/16

Bullhead, Redhorse, other rough fish Spearing - 2016 season04/30/16 - 02/19/17

*Contact the MN DNR for specific zone informa-tion by calling:1 (888) 646-6367 or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us


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Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • in small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(other than a personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

Operating Watercraft

Who May Operate a Motorboat


Boating Safety


• at least one Coast Guard Approved type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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Snowmobile Hand Signals

Bicycle Hand Signals


Recreational Safety

Read theowner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protective equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Re-duce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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AtV Safety

• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

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Drink lots of Water!


Bicycle Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

SlowDown!Snowmobilingis fun. Going to the hospital isn’t.

Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails.Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey

all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

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Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of

soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails will be sparkling clean.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).


Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measur-ing tool in your hand!

Write the names of your plants (with a permanent marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how the plants grow with “vege-soup.”

You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.



Safety tipsPARENTS:• Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter.

• Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away.

• Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work.

KIDS:FIRE SAFETY• If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire.

• If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don’t open it - find another way out.

• Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency.

HOME ALONE• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.

• If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them “They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later?”

• Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay‘d them to come over.


FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETYINSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXISAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug al-lergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite with these symptoms:

POISON PREVENTIONTeach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn

the poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips.

Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy.Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations.

Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don’t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any anti-freeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned.


Safety tipsFIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING

BURNSFor minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3” in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn!

Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage pro-tects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blis-ters, which can cause infection.

Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sun-screen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children.

For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock.DO NOT remove burnt clothing.Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement.If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR.Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible.Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth.

CHOKINGMost people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn’t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breath-ing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of con-sciousness.

The Red Cross recommends a “five-and-five” method for first aid: First give five blows between the person’s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver

(abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

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