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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Feb. 6, 2023.

The black bear population in most of the state is steady or slowly increasing, Tri said, after bottoming out at about 12,000 animals in 2013. Thirteen years earlier, the DNR altered hunting regulations to intentionally reduce the population from a peak of 25,000.

BearWise is an education program aimed at helping people live responsibly with bears. Andy Tri, bear project leader with the DNR, joined the "KAXE Morning Show" with more information.

Award-winning and best-selling writer Jennifer Ackerman returns with a fascinating scientific investigation into owls.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of July 25, 2023.

Our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist stops by each month to discuss Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer.

KAXE staff and hosts give ideas for holiday gifts inspired by KAXE and nature.

Crystal N. Johnson, an environmental sciences professor at Louisiana State University, was on a quest to find a Great Grey Owl — and some peace and quiet. Her search brought her to the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands, MN.

In the Feb. 4, 2025 episode of "Phenology Talkbacks," John Latimer remarks on seven student reports featuring wild weather swings, elusive foxes, and flying squirrels.

In the Jan. 21, 2025, episode of Phenology Talkbacks, John Latimer remarks on six student reports featuring an irruption of owls and lengthening winter days.

Shaull recently began taking photos for the station as part of our efforts to expand our digital presence and present local news in new ways. On a recent trip to Bemidji, Shaull was able to meet up with Crystal Gail Welcome to showcase Black Birdwatchers Day.

John Latimer has noticed a sharp decrease in the number of bats over the last few decades and sought to learn more from Melissa Boman of the Minnesota Biological Survey.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Oct. 8, 2024.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Sept. 5, 2023.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Dec. 19, 2023.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Dec. 5, 2023.

During the week of Dec. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of subnivean tunnels, pine siskins, and sundogs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.