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As always, Points North continues to educate outdoor men and women on matters of importance to them. Shawn Perich’s subjects and pleasant writing style are much appreciated!
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A GPS messaging device may save your life

Shawn PerichJanuary 5, 2021

January 5, 2021453

My dog and I spend a lot of time in remote places where cell phone...

Killing wolves is the real issue

Shawn PerichNovember 25, 2020

November 25, 20201028

The gray wolf is a political animal. On October 29, days before the election, the...

On personal bests

Shawn PerichOctober 29, 2020

October 29, 2020568

Deer antlers on wooden plaques adorn the walls of my office. It is rare for...

A busy summer strains North Shore’s nature

Shawn PerichOctober 2, 2020

October 2, 20201916

It’s been a crazy year along the North Shore by any measure. The coronavirus pandemic...

A mountain lion makes an appearance

Shawn PerichAugust 26, 2020

August 26, 20202665

Years ago, I was driving across the Shoe Lake Road north of Hovland on a...

On WMAs, the pendulum swings to industry

Shawn PerichJuly 28, 2020

July 28, 20201489

The Minnesota DNR recently announced that it was opening up the grasslands on state Wildlife...

Welcome wants the outdoors to be welcoming to all

Shawn PerichJune 25, 2020

June 25, 20202185

On July 4, Crystal Gail Welcome of Grand Rapids, Minn. will begin a 300-mile thru-hike...

Doc never asked for anything in return

Shawn PerichMay 28, 2020

May 28, 2020820

Sometimes people enter your life by happenstance and become your friend. Doc Morgan was one...

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