Outdoors

• 2012-2013 Winter Season to be Deadliest Year on the Ice

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- This year's winter season is already on track to be the deadliest year on the ice in more than five years in Minnesota.

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  Barnebirkie Draws Thousands to Hayward

  Hayward, WI (NNCNOW.com)-- Thousands of kids hit the trails in Hayward Thursday for an annual kick off to the 40th Annual Birkebeiner.

• Possible Changes to Wisconsin Fishing Regulations

  Hayward, WI (NNCNOW.com)-- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is testing the waters for potential changes to fishing regulations.

• Wolf legislation to be introduced to halt hunting and trapping season

  Minneapolis, MN (NNCNOW.com) -- On Wednesday, legislation will be introduced into the Minnesota State Senate to reinstate a five-year halt on recreational wolf hunting and trapping.

• Changing Fish in Northland Waters

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) -- There's something strange going on in the waters of the Northland... Fish are changing ...not just one type of fish but almost all kinds, including the most popular game fish, like walleye and bass.

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  Uptick in Snowmobile Accidents Prompt Saftey Concerns

  (NNCNOW.com)-- 2013 has been a deadly year for snowmobilers across the Northland. In the past month, in both Wisconsin and Minnesota, open water and collisions have resulted in fatalities, with injury accident in the double digits.

• $23,000 Grant Secured for BWCAW Trails in Cook County

  Grand Marais, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Federal Recreational Trail Program has awarded a $23,000 grant to clean up and maintain the BWCAW Trails in Cook County.

• Mercury Emissions in Minnesota Cut in Half Since 1990's

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The MPCA is praising the work of Minnesota power utility companies for dramatically reducing mercury emissions to keep our lakes and streams safe.

• Duluth Cross Country Ski Trails Reported in Excellent Condition

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- This weekend's snow has created some excellent skiing conditions across many of Duluth's cross country ski trails. Click here for a list of trails that are already groomed and ready to go.

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  Nature Matters: Boreal Owls Moving Into Northland

  An uncommon species of owl is visiting the Northland this winter. That has bird watchers from around the country flocking to our region. Dave Anderson tells us more in this week's Nature Matters.

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