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August 5, 2026

Outdoor Insights: Minnesota gubernatorial candidate interviews at Game Fair; and a lower walleye limit in limbo

A rite of summer since 1982 kicks off Friday at the Armstrong Ranch in Ramsey, Minn., with the start of Game Fair. Reminder that among the excellent events out there, Outdoor News will host a candidate forum this Saturday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. with DFL gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar.
We have been reaching out to the Republican candidates so that we can conduct a similar forum with that party’s choice on Aug. 14 or 15.

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Is this fish safe to eat? When to err on the side of caution

Fish can get viruses and can become stricken with diseases in a similar way to humans and wildlife. Fish can have appearances on the outside and internally, which give pause when cleaning, making you wonder: “Is it safe to eat?”
While I understand the desire to keep, clean, and eat your catch, I’ll always suggest erring on the side of caution. If it doesn’t look or smell right, is it worth the risk?

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Big Sandy Lake in Minnesota’s Aitkin County proves patience pays in keeper walleyes

If you’re a structure fisherman, then Big Sandy Lake in Aitkin County is one system where you can challenge yourself. Located just north of McGregor, this 6,526-acre lake has endless structure opportunities in the way of humps, bars, bays, points, islands – and the list just continues.

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Steve Carney: Getting educated on outboard ‘skeg’ issues

The low water in Minnesota this season has created havoc for many anglers as they are discovering hazards that they didn’t know existed. Thankfully I haven’t had any serious problems navigating the low water, but I did blunder backing my boat into the garage. I chalk such situations up to “stuff happens!” Most of us have an apron near our concrete garage slab and unfortunately I had my outboard down too low and I took an inch off the “skeg” – that’s the fin extending below the prop.

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Kirk Schnitker: Catching up with Minnesota’s Bob Lessard, a master of conservation politics

Where does one start and stop on Bob Lessard’s decades in Minnesota conservation politics? As a state senator for 25 years, from 1977 to 2002, Lessard always was immersed as a leader in conservation causes, legislation, and constitutional amendments.
I will start by saying this man who has a clearly maverick sort about him was incredibly successful at making good things happen if it involved fish wildlife, water and general hunting and fishing interests.

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