There’s really nothing like the terror associated with falling through the ice and into dangerously cold water.
Anyone who’s survived the scenario can recall it in vivid detail even years later. Some of them
Last week, I spoke with Paul Austin, executive director of Conservation Minnesota. He shared a couple of points that illustrate just how thoroughly Minnesotans supported the out-of-doors via the Nov. 5 amendment to re-dedicate lottery
It is a must if you’re out fishing with a crew of anglers to have minnows. Fathead minnows are good. Real nice fatheads are better – meaning fatheads and not a mix of crappie minnows
You could point to a host of technological advances that in recent decades have redefined the sport of ice fishing. New batteries let you power electronics all day long, and probably longer.
The electronics themselves
Jumbo perch are coming in good numbers this fall which will serve ice anglers well.
Breakdown of go-to rod/reel setups for crappies and bluegills this ice fishing season. Some new options to check out and some old standbys as well.
Early ice is not a time for wheelhouses or stationary shelters. The ice won’t support the weight. So what you see at early ice are portable shelters being pulled like sleds with a minimum amount
Given positive trends for walleye populations on Lake Mille Lacs and Upper Red Lake, the Minnesota DNR extended current walleye limits on both water bodies for the winter season at two and four, respectively.
Minnesota DNR officials met with a citizen-comprised walleye workgroup last week to let its roughly 20 members know that the agency intends to advance a proposal to reduce statewide walleye limits from six to four
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