Stillwater, Minn. – Though they spent two consecutive weeks searching for silver carp in the St. Croix River, the DNR and a commercial fisherman it hired have come up empty. There were no active searches going on earlier this week, and agency officials are working to plot a course for the future. “We’re doing our …
Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Live-bait rigging continues to produce walleyes on the deep structure during the day, but crankbaits have started working during midday hours as well on the seven- to 14-foot rock/sand transition areas. At night, slip bobbers and leeches are working best on the mid-depth rock piles. Smallmouth bass remain active
We thought this was a good warning to pass on to waterfowl hunters who might be hunting in drought-stricken areas. This is specific to Kansas, but the rules are made and enforced by the feds… TOPEKA, KS – With the recent failed corn crops in Kansas due to this year’s drought, the U.S. Fish and
Youth free hunting days for 2011 in Indiana are Sept. 3-4 and Nov. 26-27. Any resident age 17 or younger on the date of the hunt, and accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age, can take any legal game in season during these youth free hunting days. The youth hunter does
Catfish noodling, or hand-fishing, is illegal in Missouri due to potential harm to fisheries. But the method also prompts junk to be tossed into public lakes as accessories. Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) agents in recent weeks pulled 142 noodling boxes or containers from Truman Lake. Agents found water heaters, pipes, metal tanks, plastic barrels,
Mio, Mich.- Jake Halman looked out over the lush green prairie in Ogemaw County with a grin on his face. “I can take you to places in the Upper Peninsula that look just like this and they have sharptails there,” he said. “That’s what we wanted to know,” said Kim Piccolo, a ranger with the
DISTRICT 1 COs Dave Painter and Brian Bacon contacted two anglers at a trout lake in Iron County. After speaking with the two subjects, the COs found more than just a fish story. The subjects were in possession of an illegal handgun, marijuana, and had two undersized trout in possession. Enforcement action was taken. CO
Marquette, Mich. – After a four month investigation, two Gwinn men pleaded guilty to taking and possessing a moose, a nongame species. Travis Steve Green, 26, and Larry Allen Jenkins Jr., 27, confessed to the offense, and searches of the suspects’ residences revealed a moose hide and the rifle used to kill the animal. The
SOUTHEASTERN LP Lake St. Clair Perch fishing has been good on Lake St. Clair. Anglers are having to sort through their catch a little to find the keepers, but the action has been hot. Good catches have been reported in front of the Grosse Point Yacht Club and at the dumping grounds. Bass fishing also
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