‘I Can Fish!’ Yes, you can — and much more through DNR learning programs
Minnesota DNR Reports
March 23, 2017
Registration is open for the 2017 “I Can!” programs.
Fishing
Snow geese passing through state; Rainy opens
Javier Serna
March 23, 2017
The snow goose migration was picking up earlier this week, with the arrival of some juvenile geese that were making their way north as last week’s snowfall melted in southwestern Minnesota and east-central South Dakota.
The lure of spring Mississippi River fishing
Tim Lesmeister
March 22, 2017
Walleyes, saugers, pike and bass – just for starters – highlight the incredible open-water fishing opportunities on this border water from March through May.
Catch-and-release summer walleye season announced for Mille Lacs Lake
Site Staff
March 21, 2017
21-day walleye closure in July expected to help extend fishing season through Labor Day
A rite of early open-water angling: ice-out slab crappies
Terry Tuma
March 16, 2017
With ice receding in parts of the region, many boats launching from docks are targeting late-winter, early-spring white and black crappies.
Bill: Poachers could lose license for 10 years
Javier Serna
March 16, 2017
Currently, the most serious penalties currently kick in with $5,000 in restitution value and result in five years of lost privileges.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 17, 2017
Site Staff
March 16, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS With the exception of some panfish in the bays or perch close to shore on the main lake, fishing pressure has been very limited. With cracks and heaves limiting travel
In Iowa, ice-out fishing for channel cats is in
Iowa DNR
March 15, 2017
After eating light during the winter, channel catfish go on a feeding frenzy in early spring, eating gizzard shad and other small fish that died over the winter.
In North Dakota, time for new licenses — and new-look online licensing system
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
March 15, 2017
Anglers and hunters may purchase new licenses starting today at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website and at more than 140 vendor locations throughout the state.
