Fishing
Gas prices, rain, even snow blamed for difficult opener
Hackensack, Minn. – In many areas, the 2008 fishing opener will be remembered for bad weather, cold water, and relatively few anglers. It all added up to one of the poorest opening days in recent
Anglers anticipate cool opener
Walker, Minn. – Opener walleye anglers will be dealing with cooler-than-normal water temperatures, late spawn, and possibly ice in a few locations. As for the weather, opening day forecasts have mentioned rain. Reports early this
Tribal nets trapped in ice, go missing on Mille Lacs
Garrison, Minn. (AP) – A dozen gillnets set by Chippewa Indian bands became trapped in ice floes and went missing last week on Lake Mille Lacs, reviving the debate over tribal fishing on one of
DNR, auditor review warden conference
St. Paul (AP) – Two state investigations will probe the DNR’s spending and fundraising that helped a game wardens conference turn a profit despite low attendance and weak private fundraising. The Star Tribune reported Monday
Ice for walleye opener ’08?
Walker, Minn. – With fishing opener just a week away, the possibility of ice remaining on many lakes in the northern part of the state has become very real. Another round of measurable snow (up
Tribal harvest under way on Mille Lacs
Aitkin, Minn. – With ice still remaining on much of Lake Mille Lacs early this week, questions loomed about the potential for tribal harvest still occurring on the May 10 state walleye opener. Despite ice
Walleye limit change loses favor at Capitol
St. Paul – Some of the most high-profile game and fish issues before the Legislature this year – reduced walleye limit, earlier opener, and a statewide slot limit – appear to be dead. The plans
