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January 19, 2023

Ohio mink ranch at heart of vandalism, release closes

Van Wert, Ohio — Perhaps because of the attack by animal rights activists or a combination of reasons seen throughout the fur industry, the Lion Farm USA mink ranch in Van Wert County announced its closure effective Dec. 23, 2022. The ranch’s manager, Eddie Meyer, was reported by the Delphos Herald to have said that

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Answering the call for some owl banding

Back at the vehicle, the students took turns explaining the process of weighing, measuring, aging, and sexing the bird.
Data was meticulously recorded. There is a large national network of volunteers and professionals who do this each fall. Each owl gets a band, like those that are put on waterfowl. The number on each band goes into a national data base. When a bird is trapped again, it helps scientists understand where birds travel to, how long they live, and other important information.

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Size makes a difference when targeting walleyes with jigging spoons

Not all jigging spoons are created equal. How spoons are manufactured – and their weight – determines their rate of fall and how we’ll fish them.
Whether a spoon is stamped, poured, or cast makes a difference in their action and performance. How they are manufactured determines how heavy they are and what the best presentation is for each spoon.

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MN-FISH priorities fit with the DNR’s during 2023 legislative session

St. Paul — MN-FISH, an organization that advocates for anglers and fish-related policy through the state Legislature, recently met with Gov. Tim Walz and the DNR on separate occasions to discuss the group’s legislative recommendations. The state has about a $17 billion surplus this session, and Mark Holsten, executive director of MN-FISH, said he hopes

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