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2019 Loon Count on Lake Vermilion
On Monday, July 15, lake association volunteers scanned the waters of Vermilion for their 37th annual loon count. Seventy-one volunteers found a total 195 loons, including 159 adults and 36 chicks. The total was down 40 from 2018, but year-to-year variations are common. The Tower. . .
Read more »West Nile Virus Impacting Minnesota Loons
A recent uptick in reports of dead loons and test results indicate an impact from West Nile virus (WNV), according to nongame wildlife staff at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Minnesota confirmed WNV as the cause. . .
Read more »Help DNR Collect Muskie Scales on Lake Vermilion
Are you planning to fish for muskies on Lake Vermilion this summer? The DNR needs help collecting muskie scales. Especially needed are anglers who can catch multiple muskies on Vermilion – and provide multiple samples. These scales will help estimate the number of adult muskies in. . .
Read more »Avoid hitting loons during holiday boating and throughout season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters to watch for loons not only around the Fourth of July holiday, but also as part of their season-long safety procedures. Watercraft are a significant cause of loon mortality. Loons frequently nest and rear their young. . .
Read more »Take a Kid Fishing at Lake Vermilion on July 17
Volunteer and donate to help kids at Lake Vermilion get on the water. The Lake Vermilion Guides League is hosting its annual Take a Kid Fishing event on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Fortune Bay Marina. This event invites kids to discover fishing by going. . .
Read more »Help Us Protect Lake Vermilion This Summer
The North St Louis Soil & Water Conservation District and Always There Staffing, Inc, a local staffing agency, are seeking part-time seasonal aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspectors to work at public access sites on Lake Vermilion, Pelican Lake, Burntside Lake, Shagawa Lake, Ely Lake,. . .
Read more »Help DNR Collect Muskie Scales on Lake Vermilion
Are you planning to fish for muskies on Lake Vermilion this summer? The DNR needs help collecting muskie scales. Especially needed are anglers who can catch multiple muskies on Vermilion – and provide multiple samples. These scales will help estimate the number of adult muskies in. . .
Read more »Cameras Measure Traffic at Vermilion Boat Accesses
To better protect Lake Vermilion from aquatic invasive species (AIS), trail cameras are being used at Vermilion’s 17 public watercraft accesses to measure launch traffic. Knowing where and when boats launch is key to improving the efficiency of Vermilion’s AIS boat inspection program. In 2018,. . .
Read more »Help Us Protect Lake Vermilion This Summer
The North St Louis Soil & Water Conservation District and Always There Staffing, Inc, a local staffing agency, are seeking part-time seasonal aquatic invasive species (AIS) watercraft inspectors to work at public access sites on Lake Vermilion, Pelican Lake, Burntside Lake, Shagawa Lake, Ely Lake,. . .
Read more »Lake Vermilion’s 2019 Sucker Sale is Now History
The 2019 sucker sale at the DNR’s Pike River Hatchery ended Saturday April 27 after a six-day run. In total, 7400 lbs of suckers were removed from Lake Vermilion, destined for smokers in the Northland. This year’s take was larger than the last two years. . .
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