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Outdoor Heritage Fund performance audit, LCCMR priorities heard in Minnesota committees

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Representatives from the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources testified before the House and Senate last week on their annual funding recommendations. No vote was taken during the March 3, House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy meeting, but the language did pass the Senate Environment, Climate and Legacy committee meeting on March 5.
According to Rebecca Nash, LCCMR director, the commission received 400 proposals for 2026 amounting to approximately $359 million.

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Lead ammo, tackle sees debate in Minnesota legislature

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An informational hearing at the Environment, Climate and Legacy Senate meeting on March 5 debated the future of lead ammunition and fishing tackle in Minnesota.
A number of organizations testified for and against removing lead from ammo and angling equipment. Sen. Jennifer McEwen, DFL-Duluth, has authored bill SF1595 with Sen. Alice Mann, DFL-Edina. It aims to phase lead out of ammunition and tackle.

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Wisconsin angler catches potential North Dakota record perch from Devils Lake

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A potential record-breaking yellow perch was caught in Devils Lake, North Dakota on March 1. Alan Hintz of Stevens Point, Wis., caught the jumbo.
The unofficial record-breaker will take a few weeks to verify. Hintz had been going on the fishing trip with friends and his brother, Dale, for the past three years.

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Minnesota environment committees tackle crossbow use during archery season, ‘tab’ park proposals

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At its Feb. 26 meeting, Minnesota’s House Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on the effect crossbows have had on state deer and turkey populations. Members also heard new details on how a proposed Outdoor Recreation Endorsement (ORE) may influence future of funding for conservation and outdoor recreation.

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