Michigan Fishing Report – August 21, 2024
Anglers reported catching good numbers of lake trout when jigging or trolling here.
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August 21, 2024
Nature Smart: A rare elegant trogon in Arizona
Visiting Arizona in the middle of summer doesn’t seem like a smart idea.
The heat can be stifling, and it pushes any wildlife to be active only during the early mornings before the sun rises or late in the day at sunset. During the middle of the day, most wildlife lay low and try to avoid the heat.
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Backyard and Beyond: A white bird on dark water
Vern Lemasters volunteers at a massive national wildlife refuge in southern Illinois and enjoys photographing its diverse wildlife. He used a long lens to capture a dramatic shot of a great egret, hunting just before dark.
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Don’t envy Green Lake’s walleye anglers; join them in Minnesota’s Isanti County
Green Lake in Isanti County is primarily managed by the DNR for walleyes and northern pike. But this 833-acre fishery east of Princeton shouldn’t be overlooked for its crappie- and largemouth bass-catching opportunities, either.
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Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the Aug. 23, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Head removed from car-killed deer, then dumped
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Aug. 23, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
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New Minnesota DNR license system coming in spring
The Minnesota DNR and Minnesota IT Services are working to modernize the state’s electronic license system with an external licensing vendor, PayIt Outdoors.
The electronic license system is the primary way the DNR issues angling and hunting licenses and permits to people who want to fish, hunt, or trap in Minnesota. It is also used to register and title watercraft and register outdoor recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles.
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More hunters meant greater 2023 pheasant harvest in Iowa
Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007. The 62% increase in harvest was due to a strong population of pheasants and to a 32% increase in the number of pheasant hunters.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Visit the Outdoor News booth at the State Fair starting Aug. 22
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair kicks off Thursday, Aug. 22 and continues through Labor Day, Sept. 2, at the State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights.
Highlights this year include a celebration of 90 years of the DNR building. Built in 1934, the DNR building and park have been home to educational exhibits about the state’s environment and wildlife for nine decades. Each year, the exhibit is visited by about half a million guests, according to State Fair officials.
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