Two anglers indicted in alleged cheating scheme
Felony charges filed against Lake Erie fishermen in case that garnered national media attention.
October 12, 2022
Daily Update: Turnover time
Cooler nights have put a lot of lakes into a turnover situation, which will impact the fishing. Here’s what you need to know.
Daily Update: Lake turnover
How to decipher if a lake is turning over and what to do about it.
Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Worthington this weekend
Tenth annual celebration has many events scheduled
Early antlerless and statewide youth deer seasons return Oct. 20-23
Opportunities for youth and adult hunters alike are available across much of Minnesota coinciding with MEA Weekend.
Potential State-Record Muzzleloader Black Bear
ONE FOR THE BOOKS? Jesse Koskiniemi, of Nimrod, shot this 685-pound (615 pounds field-dressed) black bear while using a muzzleloader in Wadena County on Oct. 3. The bear had a green score of 219⁄16. Currently, the largest bear taken via muzzleloader in Minnesota scored 208⁄16. Koskiniemi plans on a full-body mount of the recently killed
Wisconsin DNR, partners take emergency actions in bid to save disappearing songbird
BAYFIELD COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR today announced that it has partnered with state and national groups to protect the at-risk Connecticut warbler. The efforts aim to improve habitat for the Connecticut warbler in Bayfield County and protect its wintering grounds in South America after a second year of summer surveys confirmed the songbird’s populations
‘Forever chemicals’ in deer, fish challenge hunters, anglers
Discovery of the chemicals in wild animals hunted for sport and food represents a new challenge that some states have started to confront by issuing “do not eat” advisories for deer and fish and expanding testing for PFAS in them.
With expanded wolf killing, Idaho population still appears to be holding steady
Population estimated at 1,250, but there has been some concern new regs could overshoot the mark and allow population to fall below 150, which would mean USFWS management.
