Erskine, MN — Openings are still available for the 2022 Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Mentored Youth Deer Hunt, after the original registration period. There are still 5 unfilled spots for youth hunters. This two-day hunt will be held on over 1,800 acres of Rydell Refuge on Saturday Oct. 29 and Sunday Oct. 30. Youth between…
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Erskine, MN — After a couple of years without hosting many in-person events, the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of the Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges Association will be hosting several free, in-person events for area youth this summer. Rydell and Glacial Ridge Manager Gregg Knutsen says that he’s excited about bringing…
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Erskine, MN — Enjoy a unique winter adventure of skiing or snowshoeing through a National Wildlife Refuge by the moonlight this weekend. The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association near Erskine invite winter enthusiasts to their annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN this Saturday,…
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Erskine, MN — An iconic feature missing from the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will be back for visitors to enjoy. The scenic overlook behind the refuge headquarters was torn down a few years ago as it was deemed to no longer be a safe structure. However, a new overlook is currently being constructed and Rydell…
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Erskine, MN — The evening of Saturday, February 27th the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Erskine, MN. The timing of this event coincides with a nearly full moon, and hopefully good snow conditions, clear skies,…
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