Baxter Bass Snatchers 2018 final standings
The winner in the 2018 year-end points standings for Baxter Bass Snatchers was Keith Tuma, who scored 194 out of 200 possible points during bass tournaments held this past year. Coming in second was Dennis Lothspeich, who scored 190 out of 200 possible points, and in third place was Nate Steinbauer, who scored 189 out of a possible points.
The Lunker of the Year went to Dave Branum, who caught a 5 pound, 6 ounce bass on Bay Lake.
Archers take 237 deer at Camp Ripley
Mild, windy and wet weather greeted archers at this year's Camp Ripley bow hunts near Little Falls, and hunters took 237 deer during the four-day event from Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 27-28.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued 2,883 permits, and the 2,365 participating hunters had above average success of 9.7 percent.
The Central Lakes College Natural Resources Program coordinated morning check-in and provided deer registration services at the hunts.
"We have a strong partnership with Central Lakes College," said Beau Liddell, DNR wildlife manager at Little Falls, in a news release. "They did a great job managing traffic and registering deer. The event is a worthwhile opportunity to train students pursuing careers in wildlife management."
The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunts in collaboration with Central Lakes College Natural Resources Department, and the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation.
