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For Kramers, hunting is a four-generation tradition

By Robin Fish rfish@parkrapidsenterprise. com

ing off in the direction of a deer stand called the Steakhouse.

A bit farther down the The mud-spattered, extended-cab pickup trail, Nels points: “That’s squirms up a steep trail, a black deer there.”

It’s really an Angus occasionally marked by signs but more often dis- cow, part of a sizable tinguished from all that herd that pastures in the is not a trail by a nar- field and adjacent woods.

His farm in northwestrow gap between trees, a pile of rocks or just the ern Akeley Township, driver’s familiarity with close to the Paul Bunyan State Forest, is the centhe terrain.

Nels Kramer, his son ter of a family hunting Scott and grandsons tradition that spans four Eddie and Noah are generations – going back showing a visitor around to his father, who bought the family farm, which the farm in 1946 when includes a couple of deer Nels was 1 year old.

Nels describes his hunting cabins and wide father as “a real huntvariety of deer stands.

At one point, three deer er” but a sort of loner, show their white tails who “never hunted with to the passengers, lop- us much.” That memory

sounds entirely unlike Nels himself, who built one hunting cabin on the farm that sleeps at least nine people – perhaps more, if they don’t mind camping on the couch or the floor. His brother now owns that place, and Nels’ nephews and their friends often come up from the Twin Cities to use it. Then there’s the old shed that Scott is turning into a hunting and fishing lodge for his oldest son, Caden, who attends college in North Dakota.

“With my oldest son coming back with his college buddies that like to hunt geese and deer,” Scott says, “instead of having them in my base-

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ment, we’ve been working on this to get it fixed up. So, that’ll be a place.

But it’s not quite done yet.”

One of Nels’ daughters has three sons who are also pretty big into hunting, he says. “It starts out really good hunting for about an hour, and then they’re over to the shack eating eggs. Somebody gets a deer, and then they’ve got to eat steak.”

He also teases his grandson Noah about his problem staying awake in the stand. “He’s good at sitting real still, but his snoring gives him away,” says Nels.

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Nels Kramer's grandsons Eddie, left, and Noah model one of the family's deer stands, with the twin identifiers .22-250 (a type of gun they used there) and Food Shelf.

Other stands nearby include the "Buckfet" - playing on the word buffet - the "Rack 40" and the "Hide Plant." the biggest sign is the number of deer stands spread out across those hilly, woody acres.

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ful names, like the Food Shelf, the Hide Store and the Buckfet. One of them, formerly known as the Processor, now goes by the name Fort Dodge in honor of the nearby used bus, painted in camouflage, where Boy Scouts have sometimes camped.

Two stands are named after close friends who died of cancer – Toso’s Watchtower (for Neil Toso) and Glensheen Mansion (for Glen Korman).

The woods are full of monuments to the Nels Kramer sense of humor – from a stone marked as Bigfoot’s grave to a “Hidden Springs” sign with bed springs hidden behind it.

“What happened, for me, that got me deer hunting pretty good, is I was a Scoutmaster,” Nels says. “I worked with kids a lot. I think there’s something like 42 or 43 people got their first deer with us, off the farm and off the county land around us.”

Scott, whom Nels calls “probably the best hunter in the whole works,”

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What deer hunters can expect

By John Williams and Angela Aarhus-Ward Minnesota DNR Nearly 500,000 firearms deer hunters are preparing for the season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. It’s an opportunity to spend time with friends and family, find adventure outdoors and put venison in the freezer.

Hunters help keep deer populations in line with population goals across the state, and wildlife managers report good opportunities to harvest deer.

But they also caution hunters that scouting could be more important this year, due to wet access and habitat conditions over the spring and summer.

Hunters need to know the boundaries of the deer permit areas and any chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones where they hunt. Detailed information about each permit area and CWD zone can be found on the DNR’s interactive deer map at mndnr.gov/deermap.

Additional information about CWD zones and sampling requirements can be found at mndnr. gov/cwd.

Northwest region

A quick look at the 2019 deer permit area map shows a lot of opportunity for harvesting deer in the northwest region this year.

Permit areas designated as intensive in 2018 (a three-deer limit) largely stayed the same in 2019, with the only exception being permit area 287 (Itasca State Park) going to a two-deer limit under the managed designation.

Other permit areas have liberal hunting strate-

Q&A: What’s the buck limit?

Throughout most of Minnesota, the bag limit for antlered bucks is one.

In specific deer permit areas in the southeast corner of the state the bag limit is one antlered buck per license type, making the limit three total bucks.

In permit areas 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649

and 655 in southeast Minnesota, one buck can be taken on an archery license, one buck can be taken on a firearms license and one buck can be taken on a muzzleloader license. Additionally, hunters in these permit areas can take an unlimited number of antlerless deer.

gies, including increased lottery antlerless permit numbers or a change from hunter’s choice to managed designations.

Only a couple of permit areas had more restrictive hunting strategies selected for the 2019 season.

The recent rains in the northwest will be an issue hunters need to contend with, as the landscape is, and likely will be, very wet. Ditches and streams could be issues for access.

Hunters should keep in mind their footwear for hunting in wet conditions.

These wet conditions also affect the ability to harvest crops, and standing corn can make it difficult for hunters to find deer. Weather is always a factor in hunting, even when there are abundant deer on the landscape.

In any year, scouting prior to the season is a wise choice. Deer stands that were in good shape last year could be stormdamaged this year. Areas that were accessible under normal to dry conditions may require a different route in this year.

In addition, making sure that your rifle or shotgun shoots true is

worth that time on the range to give you the confidence to take a good shot. All this is better done before Nov. 9, and the sooner the better.

Northeast deer report

In the northeast region, the permit area designation map shows more lottery deer areas compared to last year and fewer antlerless permits for areas that were lottery last year. This represents a more conservative antlerless deer harvest strategy designed to provide hunting opportunities, while helping populations to grow and stabilize around previously established deer population goals for those permit areas.

The more conservative strategy is a result of lingering concerns over the effect of last winter on deer survival and fawn production. The DNR recorded elevated winter severity due to deep snow and prolonged winter conditions that lasted well into April, particularly in the northeastern part of the region where winter conditions were the most severe.

To the south, where

winter was much milder, management designations stayed largely unchanged from 2018, allowing for more hunting opportunity in an effort to stabilize and in some cases further reduce local deer populations to goal levels.

New this year: In the middle of the state, near Brainerd, disease management zone 604 contains all of former permit areas 242 and 247 along with parts of 155, 171 and 246. Zone 604 was created after a wild deer tested positive for CWD this past winter. Permit area 604 has unlimited antlerless harvest; mandatory CWD sampling during all deer seasons and carcass movement restrictions in effect. Deer feeding and attractant bans are also in place here.

Rain and wet conditions have persisted throughout much of the fall season. Hunters may find water in areas that are typically dry this time of year and forest road access may be difficult or impassable in some locations.

John Williams is northwest region wildlife manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Angela Aarhus-Ward is the northeast region wildlife manager.

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Hunters can use leashed dogs to track wounded deer or bear A hunting regulations change allows Minnesota hunters to use a leashed dog to locate and retrieve a wounded deer or bear.

The person attempting to locate the animal must have a valid license to take the deer or bear, or the dog handler must be accompanied by a hunter with a valid license. People must wear blaze orange/pink.

Any light used must be an artificial light carried in the hand or attached to the person. The dog must be on a leash no longer than 30 feet and the dog owner or handler must physically control the leash at all times. Finally, the dog owner’s name and telephone number must be on the dog while it’s being used to locate a wounded deer or bear.

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Warm up after the hunt with soups and stews

By Lorie Skarpness lskarpness@parkrapidsenterprise.com After spending a day in the field, there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup or stew to warm up. Soup or stew can also be taken out in a thermos to the deer stand.

This soup is from allrecipes.com, which also features other variations, some with vegetables.

Beer Cheese Soup 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Melt butter or margarine in a 4-1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and raise the heat to high, boiling for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer.

Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir until smooth. Set aside. Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese and stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture.

Stir constantly until the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits.

This recipe is from the Faith Baptist (now Faithbridge) Church cookbook.

Ham and Potato Soup 2 pounds cubed potatoes (Yukon gold work best) 1 bunch green onions or 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, sliced thin 8 ounces cooked ham, cubed 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1/2 cup sour cream or cream Salt and pepper to taste Chives Saute vegetables, ham and garlic in butter for about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir for a few more minutes.

Slowly add chicken broth and water and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, salt and pepper.

Cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are done. Add sour cream. Mash with a potato masher if a creamier consistency is desired, and serve garnished with chives.

This recipe is from North Country Cabin Cooking.

Hunter’s Stew 4 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound lean beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups chopped onions chopped 2 cups chopped apples 10-1/2 ounces beef broth 2 cups water 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups diced carrots 1 pound Polish sausage cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths 4 cups shredded cabbage Cook bacon in a heavy kettle or Dutch oven until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, draining on a paper towel. Add butter to drippings

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Hides for Habitat program benefits many local projects The Park Rapids Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) chapter collected 969 deer hides last year hunting season.

MDHA’s Hides for Habitat Program is designed to take donated deer hides, provided by deer hunters and market those hides. Deer skin makes a high quality leather. The end use for most of the hides is the Italian clothing industry – handbags, leather clothing and shoes.

This year, they will set out collection boxes the week before hunting.

Deer hides may be donated until mid-December.

Collection boxes will

be at the following locations: ► Cwikla Ace Hardware, Park Rapids ► Cenex C Store on 810 Main Ave., Park Rapids ► Cenex C Store, Akeley ► The DNR Trails & Waterways office, Nevis ► Osage Bait & Tackle ► Orton’s Food & Market East, Park Rapids ► NAPA Auto Parts on 801 S. Park Ave., Park Rapids ► Super One in Walker ► Two Inlets Country Store on County Highway 44.

Proceeds raised by the sale of the hides are earmarked for use by the Park Rapids chapter for

habitat projects throughout the area. Between 1996 and 2018, the Park Rapids MDHA contributed $75,000 for outdoor education, $700,000 toward habitat and land management and $30,000 in local donations.

The Park Rapids MDHA chapter sponsors, staffs, funds or donates to firearms safety classes, Deep Portage trips for Park Rapids and Nevis students, the Park Rapids Area High School Clay Dusters trap team, Archery in Schools Program, Archery in the Park Program at Itasca State

Park, Envirothon, Fresh Water Festival, Let’s Go Fishing for seniors, trail seeding and many other projects.

Last year, they also made a $1,500 donation to the United Federation for Disabled Archers hunt at Camp Wilderness.

The Park Rapids chapter manages over $700,000 in Conservation Partners Legacy Grants through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Funds benefit numerous public lands, like wildlife management areas, in Hubbard and surrounding counties.

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DNR takes aim at CWD New regulations expand hunting, limit deer-to-deer contact

By Lou Cornicelli and Barbara Keller Minnesota is taking a three-pronged approach to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and keep Minnesota’s wild deer population healthy.

“Whether you’re someone who just likes seeing white-tailed deer or a hunter who looks forward to enjoying venison for dinner, many Minnesotans share the desire for a healthy deer population,” said Lou Cornicelli, wildlife research manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “The

management actions we’ve built into this fall’s deer hunting regulations are critical for protecting deer now and preserving this resource for future generations.”

First, the DNR is expanding hunting opportunities and bag limits in areas where CWD has been found in wild deer. Harvesting more deer will reduce the possibility of additional disease spread because there will be fewer deer in lower densities.

The second prong is a deer feeding and attractant ban that affects 18 counties in southeastern

and north-central Minnesota, including Hubbard County, and a continued feeding ban in six central Minnesota counties.

These restrictions will reduce the potential for close contact between deer. Shared food allows direct deer-to-deer contact. Diseased deer also can contaminate the food even if they are not present when healthy deer come to eat.

Limiting movement of deer carcasses is the third aspect of the DNR’s approach to managing CWD. These measures restrict movement of deer harvested near locations where other hunters have harvested CWDpositive deer.

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CWD is still a relatively rare disease in our state, and we aim to keep it that way.”

Details about how the DNR manages CWD can be found in its CWD response plan available on the DNR website.

For more information on chronic wasting disFile photo White-tailed Deer - Odocoileus virginianus, closeup ease, the DNR’s continportrait of a young doe on snow in winter in Minnesota. ued efforts to manage the disease and how you can and north-central Min- into Minnesota. help, visit mndnr.gov/ nesota should be aware “Our deer hunters are cwd. Hunters should refer of carcass movement integral to our disease to 2019 Minnesota Huntrestrictions.

Details management efforts,” ing and Trapping Reguof these restrictions said Barbara Keller, lations, available online are available online at DNR’s big game program at mndnr.gov/regulamndnr.gov/deerimports. leader. “We recognize tions/hunting and wherThe restrictions also do that these new regulaever licenses are sold. not allow whole carcasses tions add another level Contact Lou Cornicelli, DNR wildlife of any deer, elk, moose or of planning to deer camp research manager, at 651-259-5202, caribou harvested outside preparation, and we are and Barbara Keller, DNR big game Minnesota to be brought working to give hunt- program leader, at 651-259-5198.

Stay safe when water temperature drops

By Lisa Dugan Minnesota DNR

plans include time on the water, the MinnesoAs the leaves fall and ta Department of Natuthe air temperature ral Resources offers this drops, memories of years reminder: Your safety is past serve as a constant your responsibility.

This time of the year reminder that winter may can be especially dangerbe only a day away.

It’s a time when hun- ous for anyone who recredreds of thousands of ates on the water, because Minnesotans – many of falls into cold lakes, ponds them anglers and hunt- or rivers incapacitate even ers – will spend the next strong swimmers.

While some people like month or two out in the elements, chasing fish, the solitude that comes scanning the sky for with being on the water ducks, or waiting for the in the fall, it’s a doubledeer that will fill their edged sword because cries for help may go unheard freezers with venison.

For anyone whose fall or rescues may take lon-

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While more boatingrelated accidents occur during the busy summer months, a higher percentage of them are fatal during the cold-water season, and survival rates drop drastically.

“Few things are as heartbreaking as telling someone their loved one isn’t coming home, especially when the reality is so many incidents could be avoided by taking a few simple safety precautions,” said Jon Paurus,

DNR Enforcement Division education program coordinator.

Wearing a life jacket (foam is better than inflatable during the cold-water season) is the one action most likely to help people survive a fall into cold water.

People can reduce the likelihood of a fall overboard by distributing weight evenly in the boat and abiding by the manufacturer’s weight limits.

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was really the one who started building the deer stands. Nels said that when someone would ask where they should set up, “we’d tell them to go to Scott’s old stand.” Pretty soon, there were about 12 stands out there, so they started naming them.

Unable to come along on the pickup tour of the family deer stands was another serious hunter, Nels’ granddaughter, Ella. “She likes to hunt like her brother don’t. We don’t force anybody to go out and hunt, but if you have fun doing it, it’s a good deal,” says Nels.

Interestingly, Ella, her brother and their mom really like venison, while the other hunters in the

family describe it as just OK. “We do all our own butchering,” Nels adds.

Scott hunts hard, but Nels takes it easy. He stays warm in the deer stand by keeping a little stove burning. He goes back to the cabin to cook eggs, bacon and fried potatoes over a fire.

“The rest of them are a little more serious about deer hunting,” says Nels, “but I don’t want to get cold anymore. I’ve done that enough years. For me, it’s more being in the woods” than killing deer. “And I notice that (the others) stop by for a snack, every once in a while, too, so it’s not all bad.”

“It’s fun,” says Noah, struggling to express what he likes best about hunting.

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tic pace of life, he says, “When you go out on the deer stand, everything just stops. You can just enjoy. I get to the point where I don’t even care if I see one. It’s just nice being in the woods.”

Eddie calls it “thrilling to get a deer,” and says he is trying really hard to get his first buck.

“If there’s more young hunters out there,” he hints, “they can get started.”

Nels recalls the excitement of hunting as a kid.

“This big buck comes up,” he says, “and you’re waiting just for the right shot, and you’re wondering why that deer can’t hear your heartbeat. You get so much adrenaline going. There are not too many things you can do that with.”

“It’s just a good escape,” says Scott. “In

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Nels Kramer looks in on the hunting cabin he built, accompanied by his grandsons Noah and Eddie and son Scott. Nels sold the cabin to his brother, and it sees a lot of use by his nephews and their friends. school, you see all these kids on screens and on phones and all these devices. This is a good way to get them away from all that. It’s the challenge, the excitement

of it. That’s besides being in the woods, enjoying nature – whether you see porcupines or raccoons or wolves, or whatever. It’s being outside, in the wilderness.”

A DEER HUNTING JOKE

BY NELS KRAMER There’s a farmer, a carpenter and a minister, and they went deer hunting. And they’re walking down this road together, talking, and this deer jumps up on the road, and they all pulled up and shot at the same time, and the deer went down.

So now they had this problem: They had to figure out who got it. They went down and looked, but they couldn’t tell. So they called the game warden in, and the game warden looked down at it about one minute. He says, “Yeah,” he says, “the minister shot it.”

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his father, using one of the 12-year-old’s pet names. “The big one’s coming!”

“Waiting for a big buck you can put on the wall,” agrees Eddie. “It’s always exciting to shoot one. It’s hard, because you’ve got to get a good shot every time.”

Eddie, 16, knows all about this. His first year out, he shot at and missed seven deer in seven days.

“The next year I got one on my first try,” he says.

“Settled down a little,” says Scott.

“Yeah, I got too anxious,” Eddie admits.

“Just getting the guys together,” says Scott, a sixth-grade teacher at the Nevis School. “The camaraderie, having the hunters together, is probably one of the funnest things for me.”

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Rules for portable stands on wildlife management areas

Hunters planning to use portable stands on wildlife management areas are reminded to check regulations to know when they need to remove stands after hunting.

In most of the state, leaving stands overnight on WMAs is not allowed and the stands must be removed at the end of the day.

In a specific portion of northwestern Minnesota, roughly north of Thief River Falls and west of Warroad, portable stands can be left out overnight on WMAs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.

Regulations about portable stand use on other types of public land besides WMAs can differ. Hunters should consult the hunting regulations, and always wear a safety harness when using an elevated stand.

Official Ballot

Jack Pine Jill Contest This first-ever Enterprise’s contest invited female hunters to show their skill and passion for the outdoors. Vote for your favorite! Deliver or mail your ballots to the Park Rapids Enterprise at 203 Henrietta Ave. N. Ballots must be received by noon Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Winners will be announced in the newspaper. Only ballots clipped from this Jack Pine Savage special sections are accepted. No photocopies. Limit one ballot per person.

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Official Ballot

Jack Pine Sapling Contest The offspring of avid hunters were invited to compete in the Enterprise’s second annual Jack Pine Sapling Contest. Vote for your favorite! Deliver or mail your ballots to the Park Rapids Enterprise at 203 Henrietta Ave. N. Ballots must be received by noon Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Winners will be announced in the newspaper. Only ballots clipped from this Jack Pine Savage special sections are accepted. No photocopies. Limit one ballot per person.

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ATTENTION HUNGRY HUNTERS: Fill up with a hearty meal at one of these local restaurants to keep you focused in the field.

Ice Cracking Lodge Est. 1934

Y OPEN DAIL SED LO C M AT 11 A AYS ON TUESD

CLASS 2 SLOT MACHINES

Steak Specials FRI/SAT/SUN

BINGO: TELECONFERENCE I MON 6PM • FRI 6PM I RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

30389 COUNTY HWY 35 • PONSFORD MN • (218)573-3631

The Cottage House Cafe Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Supper Main Street, Menahga, MN

WELCOME DEER HUNTERS! Open: Mondays 5pm

001921251r1 Tues.-Fri. - 11am Sat. & Sun. 7am for Breakfast 3RD BASE BAR AND GRILL, LLC Daily Drink & Beer Specials

Happy Hour: 5-7pm 7 days a week!

Owned by Kim & Cory Fridays & Saturdays: Busch Light Bottles $1.50 Laporte, MN ALL DAY!

218-224-3856

Fri. Nov. 8th - 4:30pm-7:00pm

218-854-7270

Sat. Nov. 9th Opening at 4:30am

SATURDAY STEAK DINNER

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JoinPark yourRapids’ friends at The Royal Bar Original Sports Bar & Grill OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Sat. Open at 11 AM Sunday Open at Noon

DOWNTOWN PARK RAPIDS 732-9443

Sun. Nov. 10th 7am-1:30pm

Off Sale & Full Service Ba

3-3/4 mi. North of East Entrance of Itasca State Park on Hwy 200 Open: Breakfast: Sat.-Sunday 8am-11am 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner 11am-10pm Charitable Gambling•Karaoke Sat. Night Laundromat

Sat. Nov. 9th & Sun. Nov. 10th For Deer Hunting Opener!

Hwy. 34 East, Park Rapids • 732-9565

Breakfast Buffet

13718 County 9, Becida, MN 56678

Friday & Saturday: Prime Rib & Walleye Dinner Sunday: BBQ Ribs

Welcome Hunters!

GREAT NORTHERN Open at 5:30am CAFE

Buffet

Kitchen open ‘til 9pm nightly.

(218)266-3611

Beer & Liquor 7 Days A Week

come with a hungry belly!

Welcome Hunters!

Thursday: Shrimp Dinner•Friday: All You Can Eat Fish Fry

Charitable Gambling e-tabs Video Games 4 TV’s for Sports Action

Hunters...

Mon. thru Sat. 10am-1am and Sundays Noon-1am.

Dine In Take -out

Great 001921239r1 Northern Cafe

564-4533

Gas, On/Off Sale Liquor Every Friday & Saturday Night…

BBQ Ribs, Prime Rib & Jumbo Shrimp Includes Full Salad Bar

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Nevis, MN (218)652-3608

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Stop In for a bowl of our homemade chili during hunting season!

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SUNDAY CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Nov. DINNER 9th thru 17th $ 99

Open Seven Days a Week 6am-7pm CALL FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS Order online at www.northwoodscafenevis.com

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Broasted Chicken

DEER HUNTERS BREAKFAST SPECIAL STEAK & EGGS

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$ 99

starting at 4:30pm Daily LUNCH • DINNER Served Daily - Full Menu

Hours: Sun. - Tues. 8am- 8pm, Wed.-Sat. 8am-10pm

SERVING BREAKFAST ALL DAY!

Hwy. 34

The Woodsman Cafe

Welcome Hunters!

218-573-3990

Osage, MN

“Everything Homemade”

FAST, FRESH & MADE-TO-ORDER!

Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-7pm Sat. 10:30am-4pm • Sunday Closed

218-732-1940

Located in Northern Convenience, Hwy. 34 E., Park Rapids

Woodsman Specialties e and Full Dinner Menu ry th t”!

Home of the “Woody” T igfoo B “ All American Breakfast

BREAKFAST ANYTIME!

218-566-2080

Downtown Remer • Open 7 Days A Week at 6 am

woodsmancafe.com

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY – EVERY DAY! Special Hunting Opener Hours: Sat. Nov. 9th: 5am-9pm, Sun. Nov. 10th: 5am-8pm Sat. Nov. 16th: 6am-9pm, Sun. Nov. 17th: 6am-8pm AT THE JUNCTION OF 34&64 • AKELEY, MN 218-652-2233

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Mandatory deer harvest registration Hunters are reminded to register deer before processing, before antlers are removed and within 48 hours after taking the animal, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

There are now three ways to register harvested deer in Minnesota. Hunters register deer with a phone call, online or in person.

Before registering a deer, hunters must validate their site tag. The validated tag must be attached to the deer when the deer is placed on a motor vehicle or an ATV, a vehicle or a trailer being towed by an ATV or brought into a camp, yard or other place of habitation.

Internet registration

Register deer via internet at mndnr.gov/gameregistration. Directions will be similar to phone registration, and a confirmation number must be written on the license and site tag.

When the phone or internet system asks for deer type, please use the following information: ► Adult male – male deer with antlers at least 3 inches long. ► Fawn male – this is a 6-month-old male deer, more commonly known as a “button buck” and weigh less than 75 pounds dressed. ► Adult female – this is an adult doe at least 18 months old. Typically, they have a longer nose and Phone registration Register deer via phone by calling 888-706-6367. larger body (over 75 pounds dressed weight) than Directions are printed on each deer hunting license. younger antlerless deer. ► Fawn female - this is a 6-month-old female Have a pen or permanent marker ready. A confirmation number will be given; it must be written on the deer. They typically have a short nose and weigh less license and site tag. than 75 pounds dressed.

GROCERY & CAFE Gas • Full Line of Groceries • Meat

Deer Hunting Licenses • Registration Deer Processing Special $120 Cut & Wrapped (Skinning $20 more) Grinding ($20 more)

(218)652-3605

Registration Stations

Hunting Supplies & Licenses Propane • Ammo Large Variety of Items for Your Hides!

Hide Drop-Off Gas Station ~ Convenience Store Hours: 5am-9pm Daily

218-564-5203

17 Aspen Ave. NW, Menahga

Open 7 Days A Week 6am-9pm

WELCOME HUNTERS!

• Hunting Licenses • Big Game Registration Located at north entrance of Itasca State Park; Jct. of Hwy. 200 & Co. Rd. 2 218-266-3996 • www.rockcreekgeneralstore.com

This process is unchanged from previous years.

Registration stations display large, orange “Big Game Registration” signs. The person whose tag is on the deer must personally present the deer at an official registration station and receive a big game possession tag. They will receive a big-game possession tag that must be attached to the hind leg, ear or antler where the site tag was attached. A list of all stations organized by city and county is available at any DNR wildlife office or at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer.

During registration, the hunter must use the permit area number where the deer was harvested; using the wrong deer permit area for registration is illegal.

Registration instructions for all methods are available at mndnr.gov/gameregistrationhelp.

AKELEY CENEX

Rock Creek General Store Fuel • Groceries • Off-Sale Liquor • Bait & Tackle • Propane Exchange

Walk-in game registration stations

Shell Sport Headquarters For All Your Hunting & Bait Needs

NORTHWOODS

STORE HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 6am-9pm Friday-Saturday 6am-10pm 206 Bunyan Trails Rd.(Co. Rd. 2) Downtown Nevis

A harvest registration number can only be used once. The system will not accept multiple registrations using the same number.

Guns • Ammo • Licenses Registration • Muzzleloaders Gun Cleaning & Repair Mon.-Sat. 7 am-6 pm • Sun. 7 am -4 pm

732-5113 614 South Main, Park Rapids

Gas Station Convenience Store Gas • Diesel • Propane

Licenses - Deer RegistratioN ATV Trail Access - Hides for Habitat Drop-Off

(218) 652-2665 • lakesareacoop.com Located On East Edge Of Akeley - Hwy 34 E.

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Dave Anderson

Dale Beireis

Dave Dwyer

Gary Guehlstorff

Bob Jenson

Will Kako

Marvin Meier

Coleman Murphy

Tim Murphy

Rod Nordberg

Wayne Ollila

Don Pearson

Ron Pearson

Charles E. Peterson

Don Rubio

Parker Torkelson

Robert Winner

Official Ballot

Jack Pine Savage Contest Vote for your favorite Jack Pine Savage beard! Deliver or mail your ballots to the Park Rapids Enterprise at 203 Henrietta Ave. N. Ballots must be received by noon Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Winners will be announced in the newspaper. Only ballots clipped from this Jack Pine Savage special sections are accepted. No photocopies. Limit one ballot per person.

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LAKE HOMES

BAD AXE LAKE HOME WITH GUEST CABIN ~ Secluded lake cabin surrounded by towering pine trees with a gentle slope to the sandy lakeshore. Includes 773’ of lakeshore and over 11 wooded acres. Features a large deck to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets.

Charming guest cabin with bedroom and bath. Also includes double garage, fish cleaning, woodshed and pump house.

Additional property on Big Mantrap Lake is also available. $529,900 (4844911)

BIG MANTRAP LAKE ~ Rare property! Over 1,300’ of lakeshore on Big Mantrap Lake with 14+ acres. Included is an art studio surrounded by gorgeous trees. The beautiful lakeshore varies from high elevation with breathtaking views to a level area perfect for launching your boat. Additional property on Bad Axe Lake is also available. $399,900 (4845022)

ISLAND LAKE HOME ~ Amazing family recreation center with 10 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, over 24 acres of privacy and 1600’ of lake shore on one of the areas finest lakes. Island lake is connected to Eagle and Potato Lake to give you access to over 3,000 acres of boating. $775,000 (5250090) 300’ OF S A N D SHORELINE & 5.5 ACRES ON LONG LAKE ~ This rare parcel has been a family retreat for decades. Featuring 300 feet of beautiful Long Lake sand shoreline

on 5.5 acres of gently rolling meadows and forest. There are 3 vintage resort style cabins and several outbuildings on the property. Nestled in a small bay with a great western exposure, this property is truly one of a kind! $490,000 (5297655)

POTATO LAKE ~ 740’ of Lake Shore and 20 acres on beautiful Potato Lake. Amazing opportunity with room to expand; add more dwellings; establish a family retreat; or even make your own sea-plane base! Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft and an unfinished basement. Large steel building for all your toys. Lot is level to the lake with sandy shoreline! Don’t miss this rare property located on the largest lake in the area. $949,000 (5268718)

CHARMING LITTLE SAND CABIN ~ End of road privacy with this Little Sand Cabin. This charming cabin features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, screened in lakeside porch, and porch off master bedroom. Property includes 3 parcels with approx. 303’ of lakeshore and enough room to build a big toy shed/garage! Hop in your boat and head over to our famous “Zorbaz On The Lake.” $289,900 (5274011)

BIG MANTRAP LAKE HOME ~ This immaculate executivestyle home on Big Mantrap Lake features 5,400 square feet of elegant living space on 8.45 acres of seclusion. This beautiful home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and a magnificent two story high stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows and

J a c k P i n e S ava g e custom touches throughout. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and expansive views of nature from every window. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless top-ofthe-line appliances. An additional family room with custom stone fireplace is on the lower level with walkout access to the beautifully landscaped yard and 333 feet of lakeshore. Blacktop drive leads to your three-car garage with ample walk up storage. This is your serene getaway or year round sanctuary. $969,900 (5228477)

COUNTRY HOMES

MENAHGA COUNTRY HOME ~ Country living close to town. This 3 bedroom home is on nearly 6 acres only a couple miles from town. Menahga or Sebeka bus pick up. Ability to hunt at east end of property. Great country home! $109,500 (5235362)

COUNTRY HOME BY ITASCA PARK ~ 3+ bedroom country home set on 5 acres. Built in 2005, Welcoming farm house look with full-length front porch and large dormers on the second floor, high ceilings and an unfinished basement ready for your finishing touches. Just one mile to the east entrance to Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters (the park boundary is just across Hwy 200). Featuring miles of biking, ski and snowmobile trails, swimming areas, and much more. Beyond Itasca there are thousands of acres of state and county forest land, many outstanding lakes, forest roads, hunters walking trails, OHV and snowmobile trails. A great location for a home or cabin, an incredible launch pad into all the best Itasca region has to offer. $154,900 (5214081)

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COUNTRY HOME ~ Excellent, near-town country home with many updates. Triple-car attached garage, no-maintenance siding & deck and steel roof. End of the road privacy makes a perfect setting. $160,000 (5149045)

WELL KEPT COUNTRY HOME ~ Well maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath manufactured home located on 7.5 acres. The home includes an open design with a large kitchen, dining and living room. There is a main floor family room with fireplace and a finished basement with a game room and a bar area. There is also an attached heated garage with a kitchen area and a patio area with a fire pit. This is a great home for entertaining. $245,900 (5252854)

80-ACRE HOBBY FARM NEAR MENAHGA ~ This 80-acre hobby farm includes a 4 bedroom home, heated shop, 48x32 machine shed, 30x80 hay shed, barn, silo and a 100-year-old hand-hewn log sauna.

The parcel has stunning panoramic views of forests, hay fields, and wetlands. Just 8 miles out of the popular town of Menahga, this one won’t last long! $279,900 (5319311)

PARK RAPIDS COUNTRY HOME ~ Spacious Park Rapids country home. 3,000+ square foot, 3 bed, 3 bath home, with large attached double garage (26’x28’), 24’x48’ pole shed (w/ concrete floor), asphalt drive, & Red Barn from the original farmstead. Set on 10 acres with a mix of woods and open.

Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings,

sun room, main floor laundry, oak trim, recessed lighting, 2 fireplaces, (one gas, one wood burning), covered porch, large back deck, master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath, and much more. A very well thought out and excellent property in a picturesque setting. $339,900 (5267628)

building lot is surrounded by a recreational haven & will provide the new owner w/ unforgettable experiences! Splendor in hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails & hundreds of acres of county land for your hunting enjoyment! Perfect tract to build a cabin or permanent residence for your private escape or sweet weekend getaway! $19,500 (5017832) 40 ACRES EAST OF SEBEKA ~ 40 acres of pasture or hay ground. An excellent area for whitetail, turkey and bear. $54,900 (5255088)

OSAGE COUNTRY HOME WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK SHOP ~ Osage country home on 6.73 acres that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a two-stall attached garage, 24’x48’ insulated and heated barn with a 12’x12’ lean-to, commercial truck shop that is 5,216 square feet, insulated and heated and a 24’x48’ insulated and heated shop,. $464,900 (5271148)

40 ACRES SURROUNDED BY BECKER CO. LAND ~ 40 acres surrounded by hundreds of acres of Becker County tax forfeited land between White Earth State Forest & Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.

This property makes for a getaway for snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, hunting & is close to many lakes in the area for fishing. $67,500 (5253701)

LAKE LOTS

80 ACRES NEAR MENAHGA BISECTED BY THE CAT CREEK ~ 80 acres of prime hunting land between Menahga & Sebeka.

Bisected by The Cat Creek, a designated state of Minnesota trout fishing stream. The land has a variety of wooded areas mixed with lowland. Approximately 25 acres of woods with the balance of marshy and stream frontage. Just 5 minutes to Menahga or Sebeka. $79,900 (5253644)

300’ OF SAND SHORELINE & 5.5 ACRES ON LONG LAKE ~ This rare parcel has been a family retreat for decades. Featuring 300 feet of beautiful Long Lake sand shoreline on 5.5 acres of gently rolling meadows and forest. There are 3 vintage resort style cabins and sound out buildings on the property.

Nestled in a small bay with a great western exposure! This property is truly one of a kind. $490,000 (5297655) WEST CROOKED LAKE LOT ~ Exceptional, executive lakeshore property features towering pines with level, sandy swimming area.

1300’ of lakeshore on 44 wooded acres provide the choice of either one big retreat or several lakeshore building lots. A nature lover’s paradise with small wetlands, abundant wildlife, and direct access to the Paul Bunyan State Forest for hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, and hiking. If you ever dreamed of building a fabulous lake home on a pristine lake, come ready to look at the endless possibilities awaiting your imagination. The finest of lake living. $990,000 (4280142)

ACREAGES

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT SURROUNDED BY TWO INLET FOREST ~ Located just a short drive north of Park Rapids, this awesome

EXCELLENT 40 ACRE PARCEL BY AKELEY ~ 40 acres of hunting land; excellent location located between Hackensack and Akeley. Easy access from the 1/4 mile of frontage on 190th Avenue. This acreage is heavily wooded with mature trees of various species. Many building sites throughout the property.

Crystal Lake access is just down the road for your enjoyment. Many trophy deer have been harvested off this property. This is an excellent place to live, vacation or hunt, your choice with this true north woods property. There is income potential by harvesting the mature timber on the property. Electrical power available along the road right of way.

Please contact an agent to schedule a showing. $94,900 (5321650) 80 ACRES IN SEBEKA ~ 80 acres, mix of pasture, woods and lowland, with the Cat River flowing through it. In an excellent area for Whitetail Deer, Turkey and Bear. $109,900 (5255260)

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