Fall fishing tip for walleyes and crappies: First find food, and the predatory gamefish will be nearby
Finding walleyes and crappies can be simple if you locate their primary food source in fall: schools of baitfish.
October 19, 2017
Time running out for leaf-peepers across Minnesota, Great Lakes region
Could be the last weekend to see the last of the peak fall colors in many areas.
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Warm weather not dampening Minnesota waterfowl hunting
Undeterred by warm weather, many Minnesota waterfowl hunters are reporting fair to good hunting success since the season began on Sept. 23, Ducks Unlimited said in a migration update Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to the Minnesota DNR, waterfowl hunters are taking advantage of excellent wild rice production this year, with solid numbers of ring-necked ducks
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Whitefish, tullibee sport-netting to open on select Grand Rapids area lakes
Recreational netting for whitefish and tullibee (cisco) is anticipated to open on several Schedule I lakes in the Grand Rapids fisheries work area beginning in late October, the Minnesota DNR said in a news release Thursday, Oct. 19. Schedule I lakes, which are more susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperatures, according to
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Ohio DNR rule changes include bid to develop trophy catfish fishery
Also among numerous changes: Rusty patched bumble bee moved to the state’s endangered species list.
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Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars – Oct. 20, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPOs Jones and Beltran were working the Mississippi River for boating and waterfowl enforcement when they stopped a boat for a safety inspection. On the boat were a 60-year-old man and his three adult children. During the inspection, CPO Beltran smelled drug odors and asked the occupants about the
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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 20, 2017
Banquets/Fundraisers Nov. 1: Northeast Illinois DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Midlane Country Club, Wadsworth. For more info call Jack Fields, 847-274-3958. Nov. 3: Land of Lincoln WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hamilton’s, Jacksonville. For more info call Jeff McDaniel, 217-371-0275. Nov. 4: Montgomery County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Hillsboro. For more info call Tim
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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report – Oct. 20, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Chain: The bass will begin to feed with the dropping water temps. The fish are relating to the green weeds, and search baits like spinnerbaits and swim jigs are doing quite well at finding the aggressive fish.
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North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park to reduce bison herd through giveaways to tribes
A majority of the animals will help supplement tribal herds through the InterTribal Buffalo Council. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe will receive 30 to 40 bison and the Three Affiliated Tribes will get five to 10 animals to establish a new bison herd in Twin Buttes.
