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Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR designates Keystone Woods as new Wildlife Management Area

The Minnesota DNR has designated 1,820 acres of land in Washington County as Minnesota’s newest wildlife management area, named Keystone Woods WMA.
Formerly a cattle ranch, Keystone Woods is one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land remaining in the metro area. With support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Trust for Public Land purchased the property, and the DNR and Trust for Public Land wrapped up the state’s acquisition of the Keystone Woods acreage in September 2024.

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Fresh Water Fishing HOF to induct five legends in 2025

The International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame will induct five individuals into their 2025 class.
This recognition is bestowed upon those who have spent a great share of their lives promoting, educating, and sharing their passion for fresh water fishing in a manner that positively impacts the sport for the millions of anglers around the world.

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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Four duck hunters rescued after boat capsizes in Douglas County

At about 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report about a boat capsized on Bird Lake in Osakis Township. It further was reported that two adults and two juvenile duck hunters were clinging to the overturned craft, according to a sheriff’s office news release.

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame welcomes five new members, unveils venue expansion

To the three bullies on the bridge, Mark Zona has a message for you: Bass fishing is cooler than you’ll ever be.   
It has perhaps never been as cool as it was on the evening of Sept. 26 at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Mo., as the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame welcomed the 2024 induction class of Fred Arbogast, Mike McKinnis, Skeet Reese, Alfred Williams and Zona. Zona’s poignant acceptance speech punctuated a memorable evening by telling the story of what, at the time, was the biggest bass of his life.

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