Minnesota

Wolf kill tops early season; two zones closed
As of earlier this week, late-season wolf hunters and trappers had exceeded the output of their early-season counterparts. And the DNR had closed two of the state’s three wolf zones after harvests in those spots

Conservationists, farmers wait
Farm Bill – and many other matters – still untouched by lame duck Congress
Minnesota Calendar of Events – December 21st, 2012
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 12, 2013: St. Tim’s Wild Game Feed, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hospitality Center. For more info call Daniel Otte, 763-757-1944. Jan. 19, 2013: Carver County PF Banquet, 5 p.m,. Hamburg Hall, Hamburg. For more info
MInnesota Cuffs & Collars – December 21st, 2012
District 1 – Baudette area CO Angie Warren (Thief River Falls) worked angling activity on Lake Bronson, the Red Lake River, and the Thief Lake River. Trapping activity was monitored, and questions were answered regarding
North Central Minnesota Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012
LAKE MILLE LACS East – The bays such as Isle, Wahkon, and Cove now have six to eight inches of ice, but the main lake needs a few more days of cold before travel is
Southwest Minnesota Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012
FAIRMONT AREA Anglers are walking on most lakes with four inches of ice being found. Minnows under bobbers are turning walleyes at Tuttle Lake in five feet during low-light periods. Minnows and waxies are producing
Southeast Minnesota Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012
FARIBAULT AREA Ice has firmed enough to allow anglers to start walking on most lakes. Crappies have started hitting minnows in eight to 10 feet at Circle Lake and Lake Mazaska. Tip-ups and sucker minnows
Northeast Minnesota Fishing Report – December 21st, 2012
DULUTH AREA Most lakes average about six inches of ice and anglers have started walking out. Look for crappies at Fish Lake in 10 to 12 feet during low-light periods. Sucker minnows are turning numbers