Points North
Shawn Perich writes a weekly column on conservation and the outdoors for Minnesota Outdoor News. He owns Northern Wilds Media, Inc., a publishing company located in Grand Marais and is the author of eight books. He lives in Hovland with his partner Vikki and two dogs. His commentary, Points North, airs on WTIP every Friday morning between 7-8 and Saturdays on North Shore Weekend between 7-10 a.m. You can also subscribe on our Points North podcast.
Points North: On Deer Deficits and Dead Dogs
Shawn Perich-When it came to northern Minnesota deer hunting, my father believed you took the good and the bad when it came to deer abundance.
Points North: Come on up, the winter is fine
Shawn Perich-On a recent morning I stepped out with the dogs at daybreak. Beneath a clear dawn sky, the air was crisp and calm. When we came inside 20 minutes later, I thought it was pretty nice outside.
Points North: New Hunter-Gatherers Need to Know the Conservation Story
Shawn Perich-Recently, a chef who wrote a book about hunting and cooking was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio. She talked about making a recent trip to Colorado to do a cooking demonstration.
Points North: DNR Roundtable Checks the Pulse of Outdoor Issues
Shawn Perich-For more than 20 years, the Minnesota DNR has kicked off the New Year by hosting a Roundtable for groups and individuals interested in fishing, hunting and conservation.
Points North: Wolf Hunting Makes An End Run Around Public Discourse
Shawn Perich-Last July, Minnesota's state government shut down when the Governor and Legislature couldn't agree on how to balance the budget. Our duly elected met in St.
Points North: Canadian North Shore Community Questions Nuclear Waste Storage
Shawn Perich-Will a nuclear waste storage facility be constructed in the Lake Superior Basin? The answer is: possibly.
Points North: So Long Ranger, Thanks for the Ride
-The last Ford Ranger rolled off the St. Paul assembly line last week, marking the end of an era for manufacturing in Minnesota and for small, light-duty trucks.
Points North: Canoe Country Trapper Traveled by Dog Team
Shawn Perich-About a year ago, veteran dog musher Tim White of Colvill graciously shared an interview he conducted with the late fur trapper Mike West, a patriarch of Minnesota mushing, which was published in Wint
Points North: After 40-Year Wait, Octogenarian Gets A Moose License
Shawn Perich-They say the best trait for any hunter is patience. Hod Bolinger of Albert Lea has plenty of it.
Points North: Is It a Deer Hunt or a Horse Race?
Shawn Perich-This year, it was hard to tell if Minnesota was holding a firearm deer season or a horse race.