If you're a hunter, outdoor enthusiast or a natural resource manager, then you'll want to be in Bloomington on Saturday for the 19th Annual Minnesota Waterfowl Symposium, which will feature a lot of information and activities.

The symposium is Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Mall of America Ramada, located at 2300 East American Boulevard.  It is presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota Waterfowl Association and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. .

The Minnesota Waterfowl Symposium is geared toward giving Minnesota’s waterfowl hunters and enthusiasts the opportunity to interact with waterfowl biologists and managers representing various conservation agencies and organizations.

Not only will there be a wide range of topics covered, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty, the outbreak of avian influenza in Minnesota last year, and more, there will also be other activities.

Throughout the day, demonstration and information booths will be available, including the junior duck stamp display and a gunsmith booth where your gun fitting and repair questions can be answered. Information will also be available on cooking with wild game, and the Minnesota Waterfowl Association and the Department of Natural Resources Shallow Lakes Program, along with other displays.

Attendees also have the opportunity to check out the Minnesota Decoy Collectors Association Annual Decoy Show hosted across the hall at the same location.

The forecast looks favorable for a road trip Saturday, so now you have something interesting to do until the big game on Sunday.

 

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