Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living is once again hosting their annual deer hunt for people with disabilities coming up next month from October 15-17 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge in Mentor, Minnesota. This will be their 31st edition of the event which is designed to help people with disabilities or those experiencing the…
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All are invited to the Rydell Wildlife refuge this Sunday, as the Friends of Rydell & Glacial Ridge Refuges will be kicking off the spring season with a Soup & Stroll event. Event representative Alyssa Schmid tells us more about the event. Schmid also tells us what stands out about the two refuges this time…
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Spring is coming up fast, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges have much to see and do during this time of year. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails will be messy, but there’s a lot of interesting things to see at the refuge, especially when it comes to wildlife. People are also…
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Winter has arrived, which means that the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be opening their trails for winter recreation very soon. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails aren’t quite ready for use yet, but will be soon. While the details aren’t finalised yet, Knutsen says plans are being made for the return…
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The Rydell & Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be holding their annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count Next week. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about this holiday tradition that spans over a decade. Knutsen says this event serves as a good opportunity for people to try out birding, as you don’t need to be…
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Minnesota’s deer gun hunting season is in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks more about the deer hunting opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt…
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The 2025 Fall Deer Gun season isn’t until next month, but the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges will both be full of deer hunters this weekend. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen says Rydell will be hosting its annual Accessible Hunt this week, which he tells us more about. While Rydell will be closed to the…
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Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons are in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson talks more about the archery deer opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt on…
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Northwest Minnesota offers a plethora of opportunities to get outside, and a hidden gem that’s open for the summer is the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges in rural Erskine. Refuge Manger Gregg Knutsen highlights some of the many activities that you can partake in at the refuge this Summer. More information about Rydell and…
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