The Dave Zentner file

September 21, 2008 at 5:49AM

Home: Duluth • Age: 72

Occupation: Business owner, retired. Insurance and financial planning.

Honors: Past national president, Izaak Walton League. Outdoor Life Conservationist of the year. Two honorary doctorate degrees.

Field pursuits: Bird hunter, angler. Particularly fond of rivers and trout fishing.

Quote: "To be successful as a hunter, fisher or trapper you have to live close to the earth. You have to know about the woods and the animals and the rhythms of nature. I love the culture of hunting and fishing, and the men and women of hunting and fishing. I never cease to be excited about it."

about the writer

about the writer

Dennis Anderson

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Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment.

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