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River Valley Area with Goodhue, Wabasha & Winona Counties, MN
2-3 Local Area Events 4-5 Residential Services 6 Goodhue County History 7-8 Goodhue County Communities 10 Wabasha County History 11 Wabasha County Communities 12 Winona County History 13 Winona County Communities 14-15 Parks & Recreation 16-17 Local Area Attractions 18 Hunting Seasons 20-21 DNR License Centers 22-23 Fishing Seasons 30-31 Area Trails Scan the QR Goodhue County Wabasha County Winona County Codes to go to the individual county pages.
Local Area Events
JANUARY MAY JULY OCTOBER
Winter Fest | Lake City Memorial Day Parade | Cannon Falls Cannon Valley Fair | Cannon Falls First Lutheran Fall Festival | Lake City
Beethoven Festival | Winona 100 Mile Garage Sale | Goodhue County Red Ribbon Ride | Lake City Johnny Appleseed Days | Lake City
Classic 10K Ski Event | Winona Market By The Lake | Lake City 4th of July Celebration | Lake City, KTTC Lights At Bluff Valley | Lake City
Frozen River Film Festival | Winona Minnesota City Day Red Wing Red Wing Fall Festival Of The Arts
Bluegrass Festival | Red Wing Red Wing Arts Association Garden Tour Trunk Or Treat | Red Wing
FEBRUARY Cinco De Mayo Celebration | Wabasha Collector’s Society Convention | Red Wing Smaczne Jablka (Apple Day) Winona
Celebrity Night | Cannon Falls Syttende Mai | Wanamingo Crazy Days | Red Wing Winona State University Homecoming |
Carriage & Cutter Parade | Kenyon Harbor Days | Red Wing Winona
Sportsmans Club Ice Fishing Contest | JUNE Prairie Island Wacipi Celebration | Red Wing Bakkelyka Brew Craft Beer & Music Festival
Lake City Nature Valley Grand Prix | Cannon Falls Reggae Fest | Red Wing | Red Wing
Elks Ice Fishing Contest | Red Wing Volksfest | Goodhue Winona County Fair | St Charles
Big Turn Music Festival | Red Wing Tour de Pepin | Lake City Wabasha County Fair | Wabasha NOVEMBER
Grumpy Old Men Festival | Wabasha Water Ski Days | Lake City Riverboat Days | Wabasha Holiday Stroll & Lighting Ceremony |
Dancescape | Winona Heartland Days | Lewiston Crazy Days | Winona Red Wing
Goosebump Jump | Winona Celtic Music Festival | Red Wing Minnesota Beethoven Festival | Winona Migration Celebration | Wabasha
Country Music Fest | Red Wing Mississippi Sippin’ | Winona
MARCH Father’s Day Classic Car Show | Red Wing DECEMBER
Antique Toy Show | Cannon Falls Plein Air Arts Festival | Red Wing AUGUST Deck the Falls | Cannon Falls
FilmFest | Red Wing Pine Island Cheese Festival Goodview Days Holiday Train | Lake City
Irish Parade | Red Wing Great River Homes Golf Tournament | Goodview Gallop Old Fashioned Christmas | Wabasha
St. Patricks Day Parade | Wabasha Wabasha Rose Fest | Kenyon Christmas in Wanamingo
Great Dakota Homecoming & Gathering | Mississippi Shuffle Relay For Life | Red Wing Christmas Art Walk | Winona
APRIL Winona River City Days | Red Wing Christmas Candlelight House Tour | Winona
100 Mile Garage Sale | River Valley Winona Craft Beer Tour Rollingstone Days Holiday Lighted Parade | Winona
Fools Five Road Race | Lewiston Great River Shakespeare Festival | Winona Gladiolus Days | St Charles Oplatek Day | Winona
Easter Egg Hunt | Red Wing Steamboat Days | Winona Goodhue County Fair | Zumbrota
Full Throttle Walleye Tournament | Red Wing Family Fest | Winona *Events are subject to change
Dyngus Day | Winona Dixieland Jazz Festival | Winona SEPTEMBER
Earth Day Celebration at WSU| Winona Covered Bridge Festival | Zumbrota Ian Yan Teopa 10-mile Run | Frontenac
Winona Figure Skating Ice Show Diversity Festival | Red Wing
Red Wing Motorcycle Show
Boats & Bluegrass Festival | Winona
Annual Big Muddy Brew n’ Que | Winona
Pickwick Mill Day | Winona
Rivertown Shuffle | Winona
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Residential Services
GOODHUE COUNTY WABASHA COUNTY
Administration .................................................................................................(651) 385-3001 Administration ..................................................................................................(651) 565-3001
Assessor .....................................................................................................................385-3006 Assessor .....................................................................................................................565-3669
Attorney ....................................................................................................................267-4950 Attorney ....................................................................................................................565-3064
Auditor/Treasurer .....................................................................................................385-3032 Auditor/Treasurer .....................................................................................................565-2648
Building .....................................................................................................................385-3114 Emergency Management ..........................................................................................565-3069
Child Support ............................................................................................................385-3210 Environmental Services ............................................................................................565-3062
Court Administration .................................................................................................267-4800 Extension ...................................................................................................................565-5168
Court Services ............................................................................................................267-4900 GIS .............................................................................................................................565-3864
Environmental Health Services ..................................................................................385-6130 Highway ....................................................................................................................565-3366
Extension ..................................................................................................................385-3100 Probation ...................................................................................................................565-2666
Facilities/Maintenance ..............................................................................................385-3207 Public Health .............................................................................................................565-5200
Highway ....................................................................................................................385-3025 Recorder .....................................................................................................................565-3623
Human Resources ......................................................................................................385-3028 Sheriff ........................................................................................................................565-3361
Information Technology ............................................................................................385-3224 Social Services ...........................................................................................................565-3351
Planning ....................................................................................................................385-3117 Veterans Services ......................................................................................................565-3864
Parks ..........................................................................................................................385-3025
Public Health .............................................................................................................385-6100 WINONA COUNTY
Public Works..............................................................................................................385-3025 Administration .................................................................................................(507) 457-6350
Sheriff ........................................................................................................................267-2600 Assessor .....................................................................................................................457-6300
Social Services ...........................................................................................................385-3232 Attorney ....................................................................................................................457-6310
Surveyor ....................................................................................................................385-3197 Auditor/Treasurer......................................................................................................457-8830
Veterans Services ......................................................................................................385-3256 Court Administration .................................................................................................457-6386
Zoning .......................................................................................................................385-3102 Economic Development .............................................................................................457-6483
Emergency Management ..........................................................................................457-6351
Environmental Services .............................................................................................457-6405
Extension ...................................................................................................................457-6440
Finance .......................................................................................................................457-6459
Human Resources ......................................................................................................457-6200
Information Technology ............................................................................................457-6330
Highway ....................................................................................................................457-8840
Land Survey ...............................................................................................................457-8849
Recorder .....................................................................................................................454-9371
Sheriff ........................................................................................................................457-6368
Veterans Services ......................................................................................................457-6455
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Goodhue County History Goodhue County Communities
CANNON FALLS
Cannon Falls was named after the Cannon River, which flows through the city and extends to Red
Wing where it merges with the Mississippi River. It was incorporated in March of 1857. Populations
increased rapidly when flour mills were introduced in the late 1800s. Today Cannon Falls is home to
approximately 4,034 residents.
GOODHUE
The city of Goodhue was named after James Madison Goodhue. Goodhue was incorporated in 1897.
Goodhue was originally known for its prime railroad location as the center point between Red Wing
and Rochester. As many as 600 railroad workers made camp in the town of Goodhue at one time, but
as railroad use began to decline, Goodhue’s population began to decline. Today Goodhue is home to
approximately 989 residents.
KENYON
The city of Kenyon was settled in 1856 and was named in honor of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
Settlers were attracted to the lush prairie which was perfect for farming in the area. Populations began
to flourish as a new mill was founded in 1896 and electricity was introduced. Today Kenyon is home to
approximately 1,680 residents.
PINE ISLAND
Pine Island was surveyed and platted in 1856. Settlers were attracted to the land that was ideal for
agricultural plots and farm land. Early on Pine Island was known for being one of the better cheese
and butter producers in Minnesota. At one point there was more than 40 dairy producers in the area.
Pine Islands population grew steadily as the railroads expanded and after Highway 52 was established
G oodhue County was named in honor of James Madison Goodhue, the first newspaper
editor in Minnesota. The county was established in March of 1853 and included much of the
in 1921. Today Pine Island is home to approximately 3,326 residents.
RED WING (COUNTY SEAT)
area that is in Wabasha County today. The boundaries for the county were formed in 1855 to Red Wing named after the symbol of the Mdewakanton Dakota tribe, which was a swan’s wing dyed
their current location. Goodhue County is located in the Driftless Area where much of the red and was also the name of the tribe’s Chief Red Wing. It was first settled on the site of an Indian Vil-
county features deep valleys where glaciation did not take place - unlike most of the midwest lage and cornfields. Red Wing’s population grew as the settlements expanded up the Mississippi River.
thousands of years ago. Red Wing was named the county seat and is one of the largest cities Red Wing has a very historical background with 25 listings on the National Register of Historic Places.
The area which Red Wing is located in is known for its spectacular bluffs and scenic views. Currently Red
in the county. In 1900 the population of Goodhue County reached 31,137 and has continued to
Wing is home to many companies such as Red Wing Pottery, Red Wing Shoes and Riedell. Today Red
thrive. Goodhue County is now a big tourist destination due to the beautiful landscape and rich Wing is home to approximately 15,687 residents.
history of the area. Today Goodhue County is home to approximately 45,897 residents.
BELLECHESTER – pop. 175 PINE ISLAND – pop. 3,326 WANAMINGO
Settlers were attracted to Wanamingo because of rolling prairies and the Zumbro River.
CANNON FALLS – pop. 4,034 RED WING (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 15,687
Wanamingo was eventually incorporated in 1917 because of a fast population growth. Many of the
DENNISON – pop. 164 WANAMINGO – pop. 1,044 new settlers were of Norwegian descent and today Wanamingo still has strong traditions such as “Syt-
GOODHUE – pop. 989 ZUMBROTA – pop. 3,074 tende Mai” the Norwegian Independence Day. Today Wanamingo is home to approximately 1,044
KENYON – pop. 1,680 *Populations are approximate. residents.
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Goodhue County Communities
ZUMBROTA
Zumbrota was settled in 1856 by predominantly German and Scandinavian settlers who were attracted
to the fertile prairie that cover the city. Its population increased rapidly as railroads were built and
work began on schools, churches and grain mills. Zumbrota is home to the only covered bridge in Min-
nesota that was built in 1869 and still stands to this day. The city is known to be the only “Zumbrota” in
the world. Today Zumbrota is home to approximately 3,074 residents.
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Wabasha County History Wabasha County Communities
LAKE CITY
Lake City was named after Lake Pepin, the area of the Mississippi River in which its shores are on. It was
incorporated in 1872 after it was established as a very profitable port for grain and other trade. In 1922
Ralph Samuelson invented the sport of water skiing on Lake Pepin. Currently, Lake City is considered
the water skiing capital of the world. Today Lake City is home to approximately 5,285 residents.
MINNEISKA
The name Minneiska is derived from the Sioux Indian word for “white water.” The water in the area
sometimes appears “white” because of the area where the Whitewater, Zumbro and Mississippi Rivers
meet. Minneiska was settled in 1851. Many early settlers were attracted to the area because of its
location on the Mississippi River. Populations decreased and much of the town was wiped out by new
additions to highway 61. The city is located in both Wabasha and Winona Counties. Today Minneiska is
home to approximately 111 residents.
PLAINVIEW
Plainview was established in 1875. Many early settlers were attracted to Plainview because of the rich
fertile land that was perfect for agriculture. Most settlers that arrived were of German descent. Much
of the German heritage can still be seen today. Plainview was nationally known for cabbage, peas,
and sweet corn. It became a leader in the country for growing these crops. Today Plainview is home to
approximately 3,225 residents.
WABASHA (COUNTY SEAT)
Wabasha was named in honor of Chief Wapasha, a Sioux Indian Chief. Wabasha is considered the oldest
W abasha County is named in honor of the Sioux Indian Chief Wapasha. It was estab-
lished on October 27, 1849. Settlers were attracted to the location on the Mississippi River and
city on the Upper Mississippi River because it has been continuously occupied since 1826. Wabasha was
later platted in 1854. It was later incorporated in 1858. Wabasha served as the setting for two movies,
“Grumpy Old Men” and “Grumpier Old Men.” Today Wabasha is home to approximately 2,520 residents.
the fertile land for agriculture. Populations increased as steamboat traffic and railroads were
erected that connected the area from Illinois to St. Paul, Minnesota. By 1900 Wabasha County ZUMBRO FALLS
Zumbro Falls attracted early settlers because of the location to the Zumbro River. A mill and dam was
had an approximate population of 18,924 residents. Wabasha County is full of history, the city established in the late 1860s and populations began to increase as industry arrived. The railroads ar-
of Wabasha has over 50 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city rived later in the 1870s which added to the increase of business and populations. Zumbro Falls was
of Wabasha is also considered the oldest city on the upper Mississippi River. Wabasha County finally incorporated in February of 1898. Today Zumbro Falls is home to approximately 172 residents.
is home to the National Eagle Center. Tourists are attracted to the area because of the large
amount of American bald eagles that flock there towards the end of winter every year. Today
Wabasha County has a population of approximately 21,813 residents.
BELLECHESTER – pop. 175 MILLVILLE – pop. 170
ELGIN – pop. 938 MINNEISKA – pop. 111
HAMMOND – pop. 181 PLAINVIEW – pop. 3,225
KELLOGG – pop. 472 WABASHA (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 2,520
LAKE CITY – pop. 5,285 ZUMBRO FALLS – pop. 172
MAZEPPA – pop. 771 *Populations are approximate.
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Winona County History Winona County Communities
ALTURA
Altura was once hunting grounds for Sioux Indians until 1853 when the Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux was
signed. Early Settlers were attracted to the area because of the fertile lands and free claim to land that
the government was offering. Today Altura is home to approximately 421 residents.
GOODVIEW
Originally Goodview was used as a summer camp for Indian Tribes. Many of the Indians used this area
to grow accustomed to the new white settlers in the area. Goodhue was later incorporated in the 1940s
and populations have increased as the area of Winona grew. Today Goodview is home to approximately
3,565 residents.
LA CRESCENT
La Crescent was founded in 1851 as Cameron. It was named after Peter Cameron, a founding member
of the town. The town was eventually renamed to La Crescent because of the crescent shape of the
Mississippi River that flows around the town. La Crescent is known as the Apple Capital of Minnesota.
Currently La Crescent is home to many apple orchards and the town still celebrates Applefest every year.
Today La Crescent is home to approximately 4,912 residents.
ROLLINGSTONE
Rollingstone was settled by Luxembourg immigrants looking for new agricultural land. Many Luxem-
W inona was named in honor of Princess Winona, the daughter of Chief Wapasha. “Wi-
nona” is derived from the Dakota Indian Word meaning “first-born Daughter.” The story is told
bourg traditions remain in Rollingstone today such as St. Nicholas Day in early December. Rollingstone
was founded in the late 1850s and populations increased as business and agriculture started to thrive.
Today Rollingstone is home to approximately 641 residents.
that Princess Winona jumped to her death from Maidens Rock in Pepin, Wisconsin after she ST. CHARLES
was forced to marry someone she didn’t love. Winona County was originally inhabited by na- St. Charles was named in honor of St. Charles Borromeo of Italy. St. Charles was founded in 1854 and
tive Sioux and Dakota Indians. Settlement began in the early 1800s and pioneers were at- soon after became a city in 1858. Agriculture helped develop the city and settlers were attracted to
tracted to river and rich prairies for agriculture. Winona County was finally established on the rich farmland. Populations increased when the railroad tracks reached the city in 1864. Today St.
February 23, 1854 after Fillmore County was divided up. Winona County was very profitable Charles is home to approximately 3,577 residents.
for its production of agriculture and its shipping ports. Populations in the county were on a WINONA (COUNTY SEAT)
steady rise until the early 1900s when the lumber industry started to decline. The area is now Winona was named in honor of Princess Winona, the daughter of Chief Wapasha. Winona was founded
known for its beautiful scenery and rich heritage. The county features limestone bluffs, rolling in 1851 by Orrin Smith and settlers quickly came soon after. Populations and industry increased as
prairies and spectacular views of the Mississippi River Valley. Today Winona County is home to steamboats and railroads entered the area. Winona became the main port for shipping wheat from
approximately 49,879 residents. Southern Minnesota and the fourth largest in the United States. Winona’s population increased rap-
idly making it the third largest city in Minnesota until the end of the nineteenth century. Populations
ALTURA – pop. 421 MINNESOTA CITY – pop. 217 decreased with the drop in the lumber industry. The town is known as the “Island City” because most
of it is surrounded by water from the Mississippi River and Lake Winona. Winona is the county seat and
DAKOTA – pop. 320 ROLLINGSTONE – pop. 641 largest city in the county. Today Winona is home to approximately 26,785 residents.
ELBA – pop. 210 ST. CHARLES – pop. 3,577
GOODVIEW – pop. 3,565 STOCKTON – pop. 819
LA CRESCENT – pop. 4,912 UTICA – pop. 251
LEWISTON – pop. 1,480 WINONA (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 26,785
MINNEISKA – pop. 111 *Populations are approximate.
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Parks & Recreation
CANNON VALLEY TRAIL FRONTENAC STATE PARK JOHN LATSCH STATE PARK WHITEWATER STATE PARK
(507) 263-0508 | Cannon Falls (651) 345-3401 | Frontenac (507) 312-2301 | Northwest of Winona (507) 312-2301 | St. Charles
Located in Cannon Falls, The Canyon Valley Located in Frontenac on the Mississippi River, Located in Altura, John Latsch State Park fea- Located on 2,700 acres in St. Charles, White-
Trail extends 19.7 miles through Goodhue Frontenac State Park offers 2,300 acres of tures beautiful scenery along the Mississippi water State Park features trout fishing, a
County down to Red Wing. The trail offers bluffs, prairie and forest. Amenities include a River and nature trails. swimming beach, visitor center, camping and
scenic views, rest areas, hiking, biking and campground, diverse wildlife, fishing, swim- hiking and biking trails.
cross-country skiing. ming beaches and nature trails. LAKE BYLLESBY PARK
(651) 385-3025 | Cannon Falls
CARLEY STATE PARK GARVIN HEIGHTS CITY PARK Located in the Northwest corner of Goodhue *For more information on parks throughout
(507) 932-3007 | Plainview (507) 457-8258 | Winona county off of US Hwy. 52, Lake Byllesby Park the area, call 651-385-3025.
Located in Plainview, Carley State Park fea- Located in Winona, Garvin Heights City Park features a fishing dock, boat launch, swim-
tures nature trails, fishing and camping areas. features beautiful views of Winona and the ming area, picnic shelters, walking trails and
Mississippi River Valley and nature trails. volleyball courts.
COLVILL PARK
(651) 385-3674 | Red Wing GREAT RIVER BLUFFS STATE PARK
Located in Red Wing, Colvill Park features a (507) 643-6849 | Winona
boat launch, play structures, horseshoe pits, Located in Winona, Great River Bluff State
volleyball courts and walking paths. Park features nature trails, cross-country ski
trails, a picnic area and plots for camping.
DOUGLAS TRAIL
(507) 356-4591 | Pine Island HOK-SI-LA MUNICIPAL PARK
Located in Pine Island, the Douglas Trail ex- (651) 345-3855 | Lake City
tends 13 miles from Pine Island to Northwest Located on 252 acres on the Mississippi River,
Rochester. The trail offers, hiking, biking, Hok-Si-La Park features a campground, pub-
horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross- lic boat launch, fishing areas, playground
country skiing. equipment and recreational trails.
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ARCHES MUSEUM NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER STATE THEATER WELCH VILLAGE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA
23108 Hwy. 14 | Lewiston | (507) 523-2111 50 Pembroke Ave. | Wabasha | 88 E 4th St. | Zumbrota | (507) 732-5210 26685 CO 7 Blvd. | Welch | (651) 258-4567
(651) 565-4989
BIERSTUBE R W’S TREASURE ISLAND CASINO WINONA 7 THEATRES
233 Withers Harbor Dr. | Red Wing | OLDE PINE THEATRE 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. | Welch | 70 W 2nd St. | Winona | (507) 452-4172
(651) 385-8852 133 2nd St. SW | Pine Island | (507) 356-4900 (651) 388-0083
WINONA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
BUNNELL HOUSE MUSEUM PICKWICK MILL VASA MUSEUM 160 Johnson St. | Winona | (507) 454-2723
710 Johnson St. | Winona | (507) 452-7575 26421 Cty Rd. 7 | Winona | (507) 457-0499 RR 1 | Welch | (651) 258-4281
CANNON FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLAINVIEW AREA HISTORY CENTER WELCH MILL CANOEING & TUBING
206 Mill St. W | Cannon Falls | (507) 263-4080 40 4th St. SW | Plainview | (507) 534-4173 26389 CO 7 Blvd. | Welch | (651) 388-9857
COFFEE MILL SKI & SNOWBOARD RESORT POLISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
99 Coulee Way | Wabasha | (651) 565-2777 102 Liberty St. | Winona | (507) 454-3431
GOODHUE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RED WING CINEMA 8
105 N 4th St. | Goodhue | (651) 923-4257 140 Tyler Rd. N | Red Wing | (651) 385-8855
GOODHUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RED WING POTTERY MUSEUM
1166 Oak St. | Red Wing | (651) 388-6024 Pottery Palace Mall | Red Wing |
(651) 385-7766
GUNDERSON HOUSE
107 Gunderson Blvd. | Kenyon | (507) 789-5936 RIVERBOAT LANES
218 2nd St. | Wabasha | (651) 565-3911
HEARTLAND COUNTRY CLUB
19917 Hwy. 14 | Lewiston | (507) 523-2060 ROLLINGSTONE LUXEMBOURG MUSEUM
98 Main St. | Rollingstone | (507) 689-2307
LAKE PEPIN GOLF COURSE
70895 260th Ave. | Lake City | (651) 345-5768 SHELDON AUDITORIUM THEATRE
433 W 3rd St. | Red Wing | (651) 388-8700
LARK TOYS
171 Lark Ln. | Kellogg | (507) 767-3387 ST. CHARLES FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
830 Whitewater Ave. | St. Charles |
MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM (507) 932-5386
800 Riverview Dr. | Winona | (507) 474-6626
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For 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.
Bear Cottontail rabbit & Pheasant
Sept. 1 - Oct. 18 snowshoe hare Statewide
09/19/20 - 02/28/21 Oct. 10 - Jan. 3, 2021
Deer Vermillion Highlands
Archery, Sept. 19 - Dec. 31 Raccoon, red fox, gray Dec. 14 - Jan. 3, 2021
Firearm (A) - 100 Series fox, badger, opossum
Nov. 7 - 22 hunting and trapping Ducks, coots, mergansers
Firearm (A) - 200 Series North furbearer zone Zone
Nov. 7 - 15 10/17/20-03/15/21 North, Sept. 26 - Nov. 24
Firearm (A) - 300 Series Central, Sept. 26 - Oct. 4;
Nov. 7 - 15 Raccoon, red fox, gray Oct. 10 - Nov. 29
Firearm (B) - 300 Series fox, badger, opossum South, Sept. 26 - Oct. 4;
Nov. 21 - 29 hunting and trapping Oct. 17 - Dec. 6
Muzzleloader South furbearer zone
Nov. 28 - Dec. 13 10/24/20 - 03/15/21 Geese
Metro deer management Zone
zone (701), Nov. 7 - 29 Beaver-North furbearer Early goose (statewide)
North central CWD zone Sept. 5-20
management zone (604) 10/24/20 - 05/15/21 North, Sept. 26-Dec. 25
Nov. 7 - 22 Central, Sept. 26-Oct. 4;
South metro & southeast Beaver-South furbearer Oct. 10-Dec. 30
CWD management zone - zone South, Sept. 26-Oct. 4;
600 Series 10/31/20 - 05/15/21 Oct. 17-Jan. 6, 2021
Nov. 7 -15; Nov. 21 - 29
Youth - Statewide, Oct. 15-18 Mink-North furbearer zone Wild turkey
Early antlerless, Oct. 15-18 10/24/20 -02/28/21 Season
Disease management - A - April 14-20
southeast & south metro Mink-South furbearer zone B - April 21-27
Dec. 26-27; Jan. 2-3 10/31/20 -02/28/21 C - April 28-May 4
D - May 5-11
Squirrel - Statewide E - May 12-18
09/19/20 - 02/28/21 F - May 19-31
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You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers
through the Electronic License System. Online www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 646-6367
WABASHA ZUMBRO FALLS
RIVER VALLEY OUTFITTERS NEPTUNE BAR
Or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout the area: 1023 Hiawatha Dr. N | Wabasha | (651) 565-2326 468 Hwy. 60 | Zumbro Falls | (507) 753-9938
CANNON FALLS MILLVILLE WABASHA LIC BUREAU DEPUTY #86 ZUMBROTA
ALTHOFF HARDWARE BECKLUND’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING 137 W Main St. | Wabasha | (651) 565-2480 BUSBY HARDWARE & FURNITURE
128 N 4th St. | Cannon Falls | (507) 263-2425 PO Box 268 | Millville | (507) 798-2441 321 Main | Zumbrota | (507) 732-5232
WINONA
CANNON ACE HARDWARE MINNEISKA BURGGRAF’S ACE HARDWARE PELLICCI ACE HARDWARE
31262 64th Ave. Path | Cannon Falls | (507) 263-8828 EAGLE VIEW BAR & GRILL 320 W 2nd St. | Winona | (507) 454-6830 90 E Third St. | Zumbrota | (507) 732-4111
208 Bennett Ave. | Minneiska | (507) 689-4578
DENNISON FLEET FARM
DENNISON DEPOT PINE ISLAND 920 E Hwy. 61 | Winona | (507) 454-5124
12989 Dennison Blvd. S | Dennison | (507) 645-2890 GAS N GO PINE ISLAND LLC
102 N Main St. | Pine Island | (507) 356-5687 WALMART SUPERCENTER #5397
ELBA 955 Frontenac Dr. | Winona | (507) 452-0101
ELBA VALLEY EXPRESS PINE ISLAND HARDWARE HANK
1105 S Main St. | Elba | (507) 932-5489 201 S Main St. | Pine Island | (507) 356-4431 WITOKA TAVERN
27999 Cty. Rd. 9 | Winona | (507) 452-4346
MAUER BROTHERS TAVERN INC PLAINVIEW
1200 S Main St. | Elba | (507) 932-9957 KREOFSKY BUILDING SUPPLY
865 Enterprise Dr. SW | Plainview | (507) 534-3855
GOODHUE
C & G HARDWARE RED WING
212 2nd St. | Goodhue | (651) 923-4591 BANKS FOUR SEASON SPORTS
2301 Old W Main St.| Red Wing | (651) 388-4334
KELLOGG
PRAIRIE BAIT SHOP RUNNINGS #12
615 Dodge St. S | Kellog | (507) 767-4908 411 Potter St. | Red Wing | (651) 388-7161
KENYON THE LICENSE CENTER #18
KENYON ACE HARDWARE 1506 Old W Main St.| Red Wing | (651) 385-0340
523 2nd St. | Kenyon | (507) 789-5246
WALMART SUPERCENTER #3534
LAKE CITY 295 Tyler Rd. S | Red Wing | (651) 385-0003
US GAS
1609 N Lakeshore Dr. | Lake City | (651) 345-4100 ROLLINGSTONE
ROLLINGSTONE MINI MART
WISE ACE HARDWARE 555 W Hwy. 248 | Rollingstone | (507) 689-4484
210 S Washington St. | Lake City | (507) 345-3113
ST. CHARLES
LEWISTON GOOD SPORT LIQUOR
LEWISTON HARDWARE HANK 149 E 6th St. | St. Charles | (507) 932-3755
400 Debra Dr. | Lewiston | (507) 523-3400
ST. CHARLES ACE HARDWARE
1313 Whitewater Ave. | St. Charles | (507) 932-8861
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OPENERS Walleye, sauger and northern pike - LAKE SUPERIOR STREAM TROUT (CONTD.)
• Stream trout opener - 04/17/21 05/15/21 - 02/27/22 Lake trout - 12/01/20 - 10/03/21 Southeast
• Walleye, sauger and northern pike opener - Statewide inland waters Lake Superior and tributaries Stream trout catch-and-release -
05/15/21 09/16/20 - 04/16/21
• Muskellunge opener - 06/05/21 Largemouth bass - 05/29/21 - 02/27/22 Brook and brown trout - Specific southeastern state parks and cities
• Stream trout opener - 04/16/22 Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota 04/17/21 - 09/30/21
• Walleye, sauger and northern pike opener - Lake Superior and tributaries above posted Stream trout catch-and-release -
05/14/22 Smallmouth bass - 05/29/21 - 09/12/21 boundaries 01/01/21 - 04/16/21
• Muskellunge opener - 06/04/22 Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota Southeastern Minnesota
Brook trout and splake -
INLAND WATERS Muskellunge - 06/05/21 - 12/01/21 04/17/21 - 09/07/21 Stream trout - 04/17/21 - 09/14/21
General Statewide inland waters Lake Superior and tributaries Southeastern Minnesota
Walleye, sauger and northern pike-
05/09/20 - 02/28/21 Lake sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon - Rainbow trout catch-and-release - Stream trout - 04/17/21 - 09/14/21
Statewide inland waters 06/16/21 - 04/14/22 04/17/21 - 09/30/21 Specific southeastern state parks and cities
Statewide inland waters Lake Superior and tributaries above posted
Largemouth bass - 05/23/20 - 02/28/21 boundaries Stream trout catch-and-release -
Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota Northeast 09/15/21 - 10/15/21
Smallmouth and largemouth bass - Walleye and northern pike - Southeastern Minnesota
Lake sturgeon and shovelnose sturgeon - northeastern Minnesota - 05/15/21 - 03/01/22
06/16/20 - 04/14/21 05/15/21 - 02/27/22 Lake Superior and tributaries Stream trout catch-and-release -
Statewide inland waters Northeastern Minnesota 09/15/21 - 04/15/22
Lake trout - 12/01/21 - 10/02/22 Specific southeastern state parks and cities
Smallmouth bass catch-and-release - BOUNDARY WATERS Lake Superior and tributaries
09/14/20 - 02/28/21 Lake trout - 01/01/21 - 03/31/21 FREE FISHING
Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota BWCA lakes entirely within Minnnesota STREAM TROUT Take a Mom Fishing WeekendStatewide -
General 05/15/21 - 05/16/21
Lake trout - 01/16/21 - 03/31/21 Stream trout in lakes - 01/01/21 - 03/31/21 Stream trout in lakes - 01/16/21 - 03/31/21
Statewide inland waters Waters entirely within the BWCA Outside or partly outside the BWCA Take a Kid Fishing Weekend -
06/11/21 - 06/13/21
Lake trout - 05/15/21 - 09/30/21 Stream trout - 04/17/21 - 09/30/21 Statewide
Statewide inland waters Excludes southeastern Minnesota
Smallmouth and largemouth bass catch- Stream trout in lakes - 05/15/21 - 10/31/21
and-release - 05/15/21 - 05/28/21 Statewide *Contact the MN DNR for specific zone informa-
tion/dates by calling:
Statewide excluding northeastern Minnesota
1 (888) 646-6367 or go to www.dnr.state.mn.us
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Operating Watercraft
Follow these guidelines to help prevent and
1.
prepare for capsizing, swamping, or someone
falling overboard. 2.
• 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,
3.
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
4.
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
5.
water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.
Who May Operate a Motorboat
(Other Than a Personal Watercraft)
All Watercraft Must Have..
• For engines 25 horsepower or less: • at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-
- Those under age 12 may operate without vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.
restrictions.
• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.
• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75
horsepower: • Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat
- Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or that is underway unless:
older on board within reach of the controls. 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
• For engines over 75 horsepower: captain.
- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on
board. • Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on
- Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-
old: ately available.
- Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of
25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions. • A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any
other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-
• For engines over 25 horsepower: ments and is noted on the label.
- Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft
operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on • Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear
board within reach of the controls. an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being
towed by a water craft.
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Bicycle Safety ATV Safety
Be Aware of your Know Read the owner’s manual
and know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protec-
Your
tive 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
Surroundings ATV
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. • Reduce 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.
Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals
• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet • Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or
as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your
sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit
snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by Bicycle Hand Signals chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut
to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-
checking and oiling your chain, making sure legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your
your brakes work properly and maintaining lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off
your tire pressure. • Always ride with both alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-
hands on the handlebars except when do- mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. •
ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-
Drink lots
curb or alleyway always stop and check for ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles,
traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in- or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice
tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves.
bike across busy intersections and follow They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-
of Water!
the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf- bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-
fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over
Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the
busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile Please
doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the PRIVATE respect private
PROPERTY
traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow- NO TRESPASSING
property and no
with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual trespassing signs. Stay on
other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue trails. Exercise extreme caution
“On your left!” to make your presence known. domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a on all lakes and streams. Obey all
• Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf- sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law state and local laws and ordinances. Do
fic of your changing direction. enforcement officer. not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county
roads or state highways.
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BELLE CREEK CLAY BANK
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Local Area Trails
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DENNISON
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WASTEDO 13
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15 15 MAPLE SPRINGS 61 CAMP LACUPOLIS
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ZUMBROTA FALLS THEILMAN
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THE ARCHES
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11 27Make 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
Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how
garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of the plants grow with “vege-soup.”
soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so
dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the
use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias,
will be sparkling clean. 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.
Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent
You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which
jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer). 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.
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Hunting Safety
Bolt &
Ejector Port Gauge Midpoint
Bead
Chamber Sight
& Choke Front
Safety Receiver Sight
Button Information Barrel
Stock
Model Stamp & Gauge
Trigger &
Trigger Magazine Loading Port
Guard
Action
Release Control
(Action Lever)
Muzzle & Screw Cap
Barrel/Screw Cap
Foreend Magazine Tube
(Forearm)
All hunters should consider taking
an advanced hunter education
1. Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting,
review it before you leave, and carry it with you in
class to learn the latest hunting 2. the field.
Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide
ahead of time the direction to head for if you get
techniques along with tips on
coming home alive. 3. lost or disoriented.
Weather can change quickly, so hunters should
carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an
Here are 5 Suggestions unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival
kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof
for a safe
matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-
4. plies.
If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal
and successful 5. flotation device (life preserver).
Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-
hunting experience: al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push
your partners or yourself beyond those limits.
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