January 4, 2007
Ice conditions and snow limit fishing options in some areas
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – Some limits of walleyes are being caught on the mud flats over 18 to 25 feet. Fish over 20 inches also remain active, especially during lowlight periods of the day. Perch action remains strong in the bays, although you will have to sort through some small fish. The
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Martinson named DNR deputy commissioner
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Mark Holsten, who began earlier this week as head of the DNR, didn’t have to look far to find his deputy. Laurie Martinson, who was named to the post last week, is a former director of the DNR’s Trails and Waterways Division and has been acting assistant
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Lakes getting low pressure, but still produce fish
The weather hasn’t cooled down enough to put a damper on the walleye bite on Lake Erie as anglers are still catching good numbers from Huron to Vermillion and points farther east. Intermittent periods of rain in the northeast has made for a tough steelhead bite so far, but a steady stretch of good weather
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Record bear harvests no threat, experts say
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. — Two consecutive all-time-high bear harvests, extended hunting seasons in some counties and a new archery bear season have some sportsmen worried that the bruin population will take a dive similar to the reduction in deer numbers in central Pennsylvania. But wildlife biologists with the Game Commission say the
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U.P anglers are finding ice; open water remains in Lower
SOUTHERN LOWER Three Rivers Area There is no ice on inland lakes in St. Joseph County. A few anglers were getting their boats out and catching crappies on ice gear in Cory Lake. The fish were suspended about 6 feet off bottom. Rabbit and squirrel hunting has been slow throughout the area. Bobber Stop Bait
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Agency’s dilemma: Buy which steelhead properties?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. — Like the kid in the penny candy store with just a dime and hundreds of goodies to choose from, Pennsylvania’s steelhead anglers need to be picky. The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has money – the proceeds from the sale of Lake Erie stamps – to buy
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Still life for the Wetlands Loan Act?
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Washington — When U.S. Rep. Mark Kennedy lost his bid to become one of Minnesota’s senators, the future of one of the bills he championed – the Wetlands Loan Act – became uncertain. When the 109th Congress adjourned earlier this month, its fate was sealed. But supporters say it’s not
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