Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society marks 50 years of advocacy
Five charter members of the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society were on hand to usher in the next 50 years.
May 3, 2023
MN Daily Report: Shore-fishing the river
The rivers are high and the current is strong – and this is the time of year when this angler wants to be fishing there.
After 30 years, Cannon River in Minnesota is site of walleye egg take once again
DNR’s Waterville Fisheries area staff this month conducted the walleye first egg take on the Cannon River since 1992. The operation occurred because of the increase in the Lower Mississippi strain walleye population on the Cannon River.
Craig Soupir, Waterville DNR Fisheries area supervisor, said the egg take wasn’t planned this year. But office staff were prepping boats and saw walleyes in the Cannon River, so the decision was made to attempt to take eggs and it’s shown early success.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Pelican freed from fishing lure on Lake Byllesby
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers across the state published in the May 5, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Pro Tip of the Week: Fishing shallow-water panfish
2. Camo up. Whether you’re fishing from shore or from a boat, wear clothing that blends into your surroundings.
Gear & Gadgets: Camping, hunting and fishing
A look at some camping, fishing and hunting gear that can help get you outdoors.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the May 5, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Dam Lake in Minnesota’s Aitkin County offers fine fishing for panfish, largemouth bass
Currently, the lake is stocked annually with walleye fingerlings, and if surplus fish are available, they’re stocked as well.
Minnesota’s shotgun zone debate for deer hunting continues in committee
The Legacy Committee met Wednesday, April 26, for the first time, while the Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, May 1. Moving forward, the committees will work to find common ground to pass omnibus bills that eventually will hit the House and Senate floors.
In addition to debating the potential removal of the shotgun zone, also pending are gun bills, and a wolf hunt ban.
