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A toothy predator that grows big like a muskie but eats like a northern lurks the lakes of Minnesota’s metro. Many a child has lost his or her panfish rig to this monster. A few have even had watched their Zebco spincaster line vanish while trying to reel one in. Those lucky enough to catch […]

The show features more than 200 exhibit booths and a trophy competition and display. Seminars will be held throughout the event, and the fifth edition of Minnesota’s record-book bucks will be available. Show hours are 3-10 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission

Field Editor St. Paul A DNR omnibus bill containing the agency’s proposal to establish a limited prairie chicken hunting season has had wildlife-related amendments added to it in the Senate and House. Sen. Doug Johnson, DFL-Tower, has introduced an amendment to ban the use of spinning-wing decoys. The DNR recently proposed such a ban, but

The show runs March 7-10 at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center and will include a number of boat and camper dealers, resorters, and seminars. Show hours are 5-10:30 p.m. on Thursday, noon to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Seminar speakers include Jack Burns, Pete Maina, Tony Grant, and Paul Hartman. There also are games and prizes for kids, as well as a full lineup of tackle, electronics, resorts and wildlife art. Show hours are 2-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Badger State analyzes situation and next steps By Dean Bortz Staff Writer Madison, Wis. Fear turned to reality for Wisconsin on Feb. 28 when an urgent call from an Iowa lab conveyed bad news to wildlife officials three white-tailed bucks shot in southern Wisconsin during the November gun deer season tested positive for chronic wasting

NORTHWEST METRO Howard Lake is giving up a few crappies during the evening hours in 20 to 25 feet of water. Look to Ramsey Lake and Little Maple Lake for limited sunfish and crappie activity in 12 to 18 feet of water as well. H & H Sport Shop (320) 963-3818 SOUTHWEST METRO Sunfish and

Show hours are 2-9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission for adults is $7, or a $12 weekend pass is available. Kids 12 and under are admitted free.

To view the proposed changes to the WCA, see the BWSR web site at: www.bwsr.state.mn.us. Comments will be accepted through March 13. Mail them to: WCA Rules, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, One West Water Street, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 55107. For more information, call (651) 296-3767.