The ice season got off to a quick start in parts of Minnesota in recent days, with ice forming on some water bodies and numerous reports of ice anglers already testing their luck. The Minnesota DNR reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice.
Minnesota DNR advises caution as ice season commences Read More »
The transition from open water to hard water is slowing beginning in northern Minnesota, with many areas seeing “walkable” ice thickness – enough to start the hard-water season.
The central and southern parts of the state are waiting for consistent colder weather before ice-fishing anglers will step onto the lakes. In central and southern Minnesota, the temperatures have been below freezing during the evenings, but are forecasted to climb to highs in 30s or low 40s for the upcoming week.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on a draft recovery plan for the lower 48 distinct population segment of Canada lynx, informed by an updated species status assessment.
The Canada lynx lower 48 DPS includes populations in northern Maine and northeastern New Hampshire, northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Montana and north Idaho, north-central Washington, and southwestern Colorado.
Lynx draft recovery plan for the lower 48 is now available for public comment Read More »
Three men were cited Nov. 20 for a variety of offenses after a Turn In Poachers complaint led Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Vinny Brown to finding deer carcasses dumped on public land, according to a DNR incident report. The incident took place in rural Deer River, according to Joe Albert, DNR Enforcement Division communication coordinator.
Three men are cited for deer overlimits, wanton waste in incident near Deer River Read More »
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the capture of 323 invasive carp on Nov. 30 in Pool 6 of the Mississippi River, near Trempealeau, Wis.
Species captured were 296 silver carp, 23 grass carp, and 4 bighead carp. This is the largest single capture of invasive carp that has occurred in Minnesota to date. The capture was made possible by tracking tagged invasive carp, which led agency staff and contracted commercial fishers to them for removal.
The 2023 Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show gets under way Friday and continues through Sunday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Visit the show to see the latest in fish houses, winter clothing, ice-fishing and other winter outdoors gear, ATVs, and much more. Experience the joys of show savings.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Arrowhead Ice Fishing Show begins Friday in Duluth Read More »
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. This report is from the Dec. 8, 2023, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
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Anglers have strategies when moving from soft water to hard, but with mapping capabilities available, it’s not difficult to create a plan for where to try ice fishing first.
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Transition time from soft to hard water Read More »
Mild weather hinders thickening of ice on many lakes. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Dec. 6, 2023.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 6, 2023 Read More »
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