Understanding the latest underwater technology
Dan Durbin
February 11, 2023
Breaking down the four main sonar technologies and how they might improve your fishing.
Fishing
Tiny baits, little fish, and a visit in the ice house from an otter
Steve Carney
February 11, 2023
Tiny minnow imitators have been the most successful at catching large bluegills lately. Believe it or not, they work just as well without wax worms or larvae as they do with the bait, but there
Aerators deliver breath of fresh oxygen to winter waters, but some Minnesota lakes may benefit without them
Tori McCormick
February 10, 2023
Many fisheries officials in the southern Minnesota region – where fish kills are more commonplace – would rather manage a fishery by letting nature take its course. Aerators, they say, oftentimes work against resetting a
Lower Mississippi walleye strain gaining prominence in southern Minnesota lakes
Brian Mozey
February 8, 2023
During the past five years, the DNR has performed a “paired stocking” program that’s included the Lower Mississippi strain of walleyes and a northern strain in select southern lakes. Data have shown that LMS walleyes
A case study on Minnesota crappies looks at barotrauma in the popular fish among ice anglers
Jeremy Smith
February 8, 2023
Fish were left overnight in a hoop net and re-inspected the next day. During re-inspection, it was found that a large percentage of the fish were either dead or not dead but not releasable. A
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Electronics aren’t always needed
Josh Hagemeister
February 8, 2023
With the explosion in fishing electronics these days, including increased power and electronic frequency, one has to wonder about its negative effects on the fish.
Game and Fish Director Jeb Williams takes a look at North Dakota outdoors
Doug Leier
February 8, 2023
As North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director Jeb Williams works into his second calendar year leading the agency, he takes a look in the rearview mirror and also offers insight on challenges and important
Lures for walleyes – video
Terry Tuma
February 7, 2023
So which lures work best for catching walleyes in the winter? According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, a lot depends on the mood of the fish, and he says he usually starts off with a jigging
Pro Tip of the Week: Electronics aren’t always needed
Josh Hagemeister
February 7, 2023
With the explosion in fishing electronics these days, including increased power and electronic frequency, one has to wonder about its negative effects on the fish.
