Indiana Fishing Report – August 10, 2023
A few fresh steelhead, along with a few kings and coho, moved up with the cold water nearshore in combination with cold rain in the tributaries.
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August 10, 2023
Lake Erie/Western New York Fishing Report – August 10-18, 2023
Anglers are reporting excellent smallmouth bass fishing in this area.
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Cleaning your electronics – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says to use a microfiber cloth and a 50/50 vinegar and distilled water mix. Avoid using commercial cleaners, which could harm the display.
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Iowa DNR to host open house on Gull Point State Park improvement plans
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Gull Point State Park, at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22, at Gull Point State Park Lodge. The public is invited to attend.
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Invasive aquatic plants confirmed at Iowa’s West Okoboji Lake
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered Eurasian watermilfoil growing throughout the canals near Miller’s Bay and The Harbor canals on West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County. Brittle naiad was also found in the Triboji lagoon. No Eurasian watermilfoil or brittle naiad was found in the main lake of West Okoboji or the other lakes in the Iowa Great Lakes chain.
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Visit the Iowa DNR building at the Iowa State Fair for a chance to win prizes and more
Visit the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, for a chance to win prizes, talk to DNR experts, attend an outdoor-themed presentation, and more.
With the theme “How Do You Outdoors?,” visitors can vote for their favorite outdoor activity at the different stations throughout the building, including hunting, fishing, archery, hiking, camping, boating, watching wildlife, backyard care, snowmobiling, riding OHVs, and helping the environment.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report for Aug. 10, 2023
A look at the fishing report from across Iowa for Aug. 10, 2023.
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Recent weather conditions in Iowa conducive to blue-green algae on multiple waters
In late July, Northwest Iowa Fisheries Biologist, Mike Hawkins, said he has been getting many calls about really bad looking water on Big Spirit, East Okoboji and Lake Minnewashta along with some of the other area lakes.
Often called blue-green algae, the correct name for this organism is cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria gets its common name from the vivid cyan, blue-green colors it turns when it dies. However, the bloom can include many different shades.
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Spring counts for pheasants, waterfowl out of North Dakota show growing pheasant numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department uses indexes to frame population estimates for waterfowl and upland game. While a census is an exact count, the resources needed for an exact population count aren’t a wise use of agency time.
The department uses indexes compared to past years and long-term to track trends, which aren’t as intensive but provide a useful comparison and population estimate. Here is a look at what was found during the 2023 counts.
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