January 31, 2024

Anglers enjoy the peace of Portage, and its many fish in Minnesota’s Cass County

Fishing Reports, Lake Profile, Minnesota / Glen Schmitt

Located just off Highway 2 near Bena, Portage Lake tends to get lost in the shadows of two of the state’s most notable Cass County fisheries, Winnibigoshish and Leech.
Portage is a 1,538-acre lake with mostly undeveloped shorelines, so it tends to offer a tranquil fishing experience. And further, its walleyes are plentiful. Portage is a hidden little gem, that’s tucked away in the heart of Chippewa National Forest.

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Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar

Calendar, Minnesota / Staff Report

A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Feb. 2, 2024, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Warm weather causing anglers to remove shelters off Mille Lacs

Cuffs & Collars, Minnesota / Staff Report

Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Feb. 2, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Panfish have short memories

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing, Pro Tips / Charlie Gierke

Fish have natural defenses to keep them alive, and being cautious is their No. 1 defense. When ice fishing, it’s typical to set up on a hole and watch the flasher come alive with fish.

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Updated: Pennsylvania Game Commission tables reintroduction of American marten for second time

Featured, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Pennsylvania / Tom Venesky

For the second time in less than two years, the Pennsylvania Game Commission board delayed action on the plan to reintroduce American marten.
During the Jan. 27 quarterly meeting, the board approved a motion to table the plan after several commissioners said they needed more time to gauge hunter sentiment and collect more information.
The marten plan was drafted in 2022 and since then the board has voted to table moving forward with the measure on two occasions.

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Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 31, 2024

Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports, Minnesota / Staff Report

Midwinter thaw taking its toll on accesses and shorelines. A look at the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Jan. 31, 2024.

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Louisiana looks to revive black bear hunt after nearly 40 years

National Hunting, National News / Associated Press

A move is under way that animal-rights advocates hope will persuade the state to end plans to overturn a nearly 40-year-old hunting ban on black bears in Louisiana.
Jeff Dorson, executive director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, started an online petition in late December after the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began a process that could let hunters kill up to 10 bears this year.

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Steve Carney: Good fishing gear that’s fairly new

Features, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing / Steve Carney

The sport of ice fishing seems to inspire innovative innovation. Every season there are more new gadgets and gear than in any other sport in the outdoors.
Here are some newer items that have been helpful in my personal quest to put fish in the bucket this season.

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Pheasants Forever celebrates successes at Minnesota state convention

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, News / Pheasants Forever Reports

More than 200 Pheasants Forever chapter leaders gathered in Willmar, Minn., Jan. 19-20, to celebrate the past year’s successes and to look to the future of conservation in Minnesota.
Supporters gathered for two evening events and a full day of seminars at the Willmar Conference Center. Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever President and CEO Marilyn Vetter were keynote speakers.

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Anglers enjoy the peace of Portage, and its many fish in Minnesota’s Cass County

Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Warm weather causing anglers to remove shelters off Mille Lacs

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Panfish have short memories

Updated: Pennsylvania Game Commission tables reintroduction of American marten for second time

Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 31, 2024

Louisiana looks to revive black bear hunt after nearly 40 years

Steve Carney: Good fishing gear that’s fairly new

Pheasants Forever celebrates successes at Minnesota state convention

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