St. Paul – While lack of summer rainfall in parts of Minnesota has been enough to send lawns into submission, it’s likely the cumulative effect of several consecutive summers with below-normal rainfall is to blame for lake levels low enough to cause access problems. The drought conditions – centered mostly in east-central Minnesota – also […]
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Hopkins, Minn. – Brad Nylin has been a part of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association through the group’s ups and downs. He makes no bones about his belief that MWA is well along the road back to relevance. “It’s a hell of an exciting time right now for us, I’m glad to say,” said Nylin, who’s
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State Assembly to consider bill on July 28 Madison – State conservation leaders are making a push to get their members and other groups to attend a July 28 hearing on Assembly Bill (AB) 138, which may be better known as the “DNR secretary bill.” If it eventually were passed, the language in AB 138
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Washington – If it’s not a topic such as health care or cap and trade, it probably doesn’t warrant much discussion in Washington these days. But several conservation groups are serving a reminder to members of Congress that an important program needs renewal before this year is in the books. The practice of conservation easements
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Smallmouth and largemouth bass have been keeping fishermen busy lately. The smallie action has been pretty hot on the Flambeau River system, mostly on surface baits. Largemouths have been hitting well on the lakes, but mostly in the slop. Anglers have been throwing a lot of “frogs.” Walleye action has been a little slow, but
Catfish, walleyes, bass, and northern pike have all been going crazy in the last week or so. The fish have been hitting on just about anything. The catfish bite has been the best at morning and evening, both in the lake and below the Holcombe dam. As for walleyes, anglers brought in some nice fish
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Fishermen have been trolling over the mud flats on Lake Winnebago for walleyes, but the action has been inconsistent. The best action seems to be on crawler harnesses with small blades. Anglers were working the east shore last week. Anyone using crankbaits has been using blue lures. The reef bite has been a little tougher
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Albany – DEC this fall is poised to dole out over 500,000 Deer Management Permits, a figure that’s about 5 percent less than last season. Wildlife biologist Jeremy Hurst said the “target issuance” of 503,900 is down from more than 528,000 last year, with some units seeing an increase and others a decrease this season.
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Chicago – A proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has boating organizations up in arms. The National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Boat Owners Association of the United States have taken serious exception with a proposal that would allow an increase in the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline to rise from 10 to 15
Boaters may be sunk by ethanol ruling Read More »
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