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April 29, 2021

Walleyes Bucket

Vermilion walleye boom: DNR survey shows highest walleye count in 37 years

Looking for big walleyes? How about limits of eater-sized ‘eyes? Lake Vermilion, in northeastern Minnesota, has the best of both worlds – and in a big way. The fall 2020 sample netting by the Minnesota DNR produced an average of 20.4 walleyes per net, the highest average in the 37 years of the annual sampling.

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Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – April 30, 2021

Banquets/Fundraisers May 14: WTU Mid-Illini Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Farmington Moose Lodge. For more info call Darel Martin, 309-369-8265. May 15: WTU Sauk Valley Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion. For more info call Dylan Lamb, 815-564-7572. May 22: Ducks Unlimited Highball Chapter Banquet, Crystal Ballroom, Staunton. For more info call 618-409-5118. June

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New York Outdoor News Calendar – April 30, 2021

Season Dates Note: Please check DEC’s new Freshwater Fishing regulations guide for more special regulations by county and waterbody as well as new trout stream categories. May 1-31: Spring gobbler season. May 1: Seasons for walleyes, northern pike, tiger muskellunge and pickerel open.  May 29: Statewide muskellunge season opens (except Great Lakes). June 12: Lake

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