A guide to Midwest sports shows as the season gets going in earnest
Brian Mozey
February 3, 2023
A look at what shows are going on around the Midwest for those who love the outdoors.
Fishing
Minnesota 13-year-old wins truck he’s too young to drive in huge Brainerd ice fishing tournament
Tim Spielman
February 2, 2023
In another twist, the winning walleye wasn’t the only fish that Zac caught during the contest, held from noon to 3 p.m. Earlier in the day he’d landed a tullibee, just over a pound, that,
Pro Tip of the Week: Looking for panfish? Check the Mississippi backwaters
Drew Evans
February 1, 2023
The Mississippi River backwaters are producing panfish of all species. I’ve been using minnows and spoons tipped with minnow heads to catch perch, and jigs tipped with plastics or spikes to get bluegills and crappies..
Minnesota fishing license hike included in DNR’s budget plans
Brian Mozey
February 1, 2023
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its state budget Jan. 24 with a spending total of $287.4 million.
In addition to raising the cost of fishing licenses, other planned increases include state park stickers, and watercraft registration
Tips on seeking huge perch during late ice
Vic Attardo
February 1, 2023
On late ice, the search is worth the effort when it comes to getting on a hot bite of jumbo perch.
Live sonar taking ice fishing to another level
George Fiorille
January 30, 2023
Brian Broshadl, a member of Humminbird’s national pro staff, discloses some of the live sonar fishing secrets he has discovered over the past few years.
Minnesota DNR’s new budget includes fishing license, boat fee increases
Brian Mozey
January 25, 2023
By Brian Mozey Staff Writer St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR unveiled its 2023 One Minnesota Budget on Tuesday with an overall investment of $287.4 million. The Legislature will need to approve the budget, which includes
Minnesota conservation officer seeks info on fish-carcass dumping
Brian Mozey
January 24, 2023
By Brian Mozey Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. — Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Mike Cross, of Lake George, says he’s looking for information from the public about the dumping of a large volume of fish carcasses
Here are some solutions to typical problems that arise traveling on ice
Joe Shead
January 21, 2023
Traveling on ice can be treacherous, particularly if there is slush or deep snow. If you drive a truck, snowmobile, or ATV into such a place, you may spend your day trying to get unstuck