Minnesota Fishing and Hunting Report
A look at the fishing and hunting report from across Minnesota for the week of March 22, 2023.
March 22, 2023
Streams of Thought: Where’s the reaction on Upper Red Lake story?
What Red Lake Nation Chairman Darrell G. Seki, Sr. said during a State of the Band address should be considered a shot across the bow, and I’d recommend those who religiously fish Upper Red – and even those who don’t – pay close attention.
MN Daily Update: Talkin’ walk-in access program
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Updated story as Red Lake band seeks change for Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota
At the State of the Band address on March 10, Red Lake Nation Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. shared that the band will look to contact the U.S. secretary of the Interior Department to discuss restoring the reservation boundaries to fully include Upper Red Lake.
A regional state DNR official said the topic had not arisen in recent consultations with Red Lake Nation.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Time to clean rods, tackle before spring
By time of the year, I’ve hung up my ice-fishing gear and am getting my tackle ready for the open-water season. While it’s still cold outside, I like to sit in my garage and take old line off my open-water reels and remove the spools.
Maryland governor seeks disaster aid for Chesapeake Bay invasive fish
“In recent years, the state has become increasingly concerned about the explosion in the abundance of invasive fish species in the Chesapeake Bay, including blue catfish, flathead catfish, and snakehead,” Moore said in a statement March 16.
Beyond Minnesota: Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists
A look at outdoor news items from beyond Minnesota, published in the March 24 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s muskie anglers should thank Lake Rebecca
Looking for a pleasant place to spend a day outdoors with your family and to catch some fish while doing so? Hennepin County’s Lake Rebecca is worth checking out.
2024 Eagle Lake boat launch change facing questions in New York
A New York State plan to restrict the use of a state-owned boat launch on a small lake in Essex County so trailered boats are no longer allowed has drawn the ire of local officials and residents alike who question whether the change will create public safety issues.
The Adirondack Park Agency has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to block access for trailered craft at the state launch on Eagle Lake because the launch is considered a “non-conforming” structure in Hammond Pond Wild Forest that surrounds part of the lake.
