Points North
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Shawn Perich
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.
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Points North: Young Canoe Builder Completes His Task
Shawn Perich-Many Minnesotans own canoes, but rare is the canoeist who paddles a birch bark canoe. Rare still are bark canoe builders.
Points North: Hedstrom Hopes Coalition Helps Forest Conservation
Shawn Perich-With due respect, Howard Hedstrom of Hedstrom Lumber in Grand Marais is at an age where he really ought to be thinking about retirement rather than embarking on new endeavors.
Points North: Neither Frogs Nor Sunsets Should Be Taken for Granted
Shawn Perich-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced Endangered Species Act protection is not warranted for the northern leopard frog in 19 states, including Minnesota.
Points North: It’s Time to Start Shooting Elephants
-Recently, Minnesota Outdoor News columnist Ron Schara wrote that when it comes to understanding the cause of northeastern Minnesota’s mysterious moose decline, wolves may be the elephant in the
Points North: Conservation or Convenience?
-Are you going duck hunting this weekend? The Sept. 27 opening date, a week earlier than the traditional first Saturday in October, is intended to give hunters more opportunities to kill ducks.
Points North: Conservation or Convenience?
-Are you going duck hunting this weekend? The Sept. 27 opening date, a week earlier than the traditional first Saturday in October, is intended to give hunters more opportunities to kill ducks.
Points North: An Elk River Adventure
Shawn Perich-Sometimes you hear about a place and it sticks with you.
Points North: In Montana, a Fishing Reunion with an Old Friend
Shawn Perich-On a recent trip to the northern Rockies, Vikki and I made an overnight stop in Helena, Montana, to visit our friend Tom Dickson and his partner in life, Lisa, who moved there from the Twin Cities nea
