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Omnibus bills in Minnesota include Asian carp, CWD, BWSR

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Funding to slow or halt the advance of Asian carp is not presently moving forward. House File 2310, authored by Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, and Senate File 2438, authored by Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul, provided funds for further studies and research on the carp issue, but so far the bills do not include the $16.8 million request to build a carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 on the Mississippi River.

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Minnesota House and Senate bills differ on fee hikes, boat access funding

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The House and Senate environment and natural resources omnibus bills were approved this past week at the State Capitol. Two discrepancies of note between the two bills were related to the DNR’s Get Out More initiative and fishing license and other fee increases.

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Seven-year-old Collin Johnson catches 31-inch walleye on Lake of the Woods

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For a 7-year-old’s birthday, some kids want a baseball glove or a toy or a bike. Collin Johnson, of Ogema, Minn. wanted to go fishing and to catch a fish.
But no one would’ve guessed that Collin would not only catch the biggest fish of the weekend, but also that it would be a fish about which even longtime anglers salivate.

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Minnesota DNR policy bill addresses state’s elk herd, WIA use, ground blinds

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The Minnesota DNR’s policy-related bill was discussed by members of the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on March 22. The bill (HF 2564, authored by Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul) calls for changes to the Walk-In Access program, in the reporting of dead fish, the number of fishing lines allowed for certain river stretches, and elk management.

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Bison conservation the focus of Minnesota DNR webinar session

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The Minnesota DNR hosted a webinar on March 15 that focused on the state’s bison conservation program. Molly Tranel Nelson, DNR Parks and Trails Division regional resource specialist, offered a Minnesota bison status report along with future goals for the species. Officials say the state herd is now 150, with a goal of about 500.

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Hungry deer targeting livestock food, trees of farmers in Minnesota

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The winter has been severe for wildlife across Minnesota. Heavy snow came early and is hanging around, forcing wildlife to find other avenues for food – often food intended for livestock.
Deer, especially, are in survival mode and depredation calls are coming to the Minnesota DNR more frequently.

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Have silver carp hit critical mass in Minnesota waters of the Mississippi?

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Members of Minnesota’s Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee last week debated spending millions on an Asian carp barrier on the Mississippi River, just days after the DNR reported the highest state capture to date of the invasive fish.
The committee meeting to discuss Senate File 2037, authored by Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, March 23, offered many a chance to air grievances about what hasn’t been done to stop the advance of the destructive fish.

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Man cited for using vehicle to intentionally strike three deer near Ely, Minn.

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A 20-year-old man has been cited for purposely hitting three deer with his vehicle near Ely, according to DNR Conservation Officer Anthony Bermel. The incident took place on Tuesday, March 21, around 6:45 p.m., near the Ely Golf Course on County Road 21.
Bermel said Casey Meadows, a South Dakota resident who’s currently living in Ely, struck the three deer with his vehicle and continued driving.

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Later-than-normal ice-out expected this spring in Minnesota

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There are a lot of anglers and boat owners asking the same question at this time of year: When will I get my boat in the water?
The ice-out period is just beginning in Minnesota, working its way from south to north. This spring some experts expect ice-out to be later than usual – unless a wave of warm weather arrives soon. Most likely, Minnesotans can expect to see ice across at least some of the state for the foreseeable future.

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