DNR taking aggressive action in Mississippi River, other waters on invasive carp
34 silver carp captured in recent multi-agency operation.
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Upper Red summer walleye bag limit drops from 4 to 3
The three-walleye bag limit, with one over 17 inch size restriction, is intended to keep annual harvest within the target harvest range. Last summer, anglers harvested 131,000 pounds with a four-fish limit with one over 17 inches.
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Observation of walleye egg take operations closed to public [video]
Biologists with the Minnesota DNR will collect walleye eggs this spring; however, social distancing requirements mean this popular springtime activity will not be open for public viewing this year. Hatcheries, the destination for the eggs collected, also remain closed to the public. “Egg take operations are neat things to watch,” said Henry Drewes, northwest region
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DNR and partner agencies to conduct innovative search for invasive carp
First time for new method in Minnesota/Wisconsin waters.
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One-walleye harvest to be allowed on Mille Lacs in spring, and possibly fall
The one-fish walleye limit will be in place from Saturday, May 15, through Monday, May 31.
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New sunfish regs in effect on nearly 100 Minnesota waters
DNR: Changes are in response to angler-driven concerns over the declining sizes of sunfish in Minnesota.
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Fish house removal deadline today for southern two-thirds of Minnesota
The removal deadline does not mean anglers no longer can use fish houses on the ice. After the March 1 deadline, fish houses may still be on the ice, but they must be occupied if they’re out between midnight and one hour before sunrise.
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Preliminary results from pesticide study show widespread neonicotinoid exposure in Minnesota deer
Further analysis is required to determine if the levels of exposure seen are high enough to adversely affect deer health.
DNR: CWD testing in ’20 shows low prevalence of disease in areas tested
Season’s chronic wasting disease detections were within two disease management zones.
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