Plan to reverse Cass spearing ban sparks Capitol debate
St. Paul – Opponents of a Cass Lake ban on the spearing of northern pike have taken their fight to the state Capitol. Bills that repeal the ban, in place since 1988, have been the
St. Paul – Opponents of a Cass Lake ban on the spearing of northern pike have taken their fight to the state Capitol. Bills that repeal the ban, in place since 1988, have been the
St. Paul – What’s in the definition of a word? A lot, according to those who supported Senate measures to repeal legislation last year that defined the words “protect,” “restore,” and “enhance.” Lawmakers last year
St. Paul – The DNR is in the process of collecting public input and considering changes to the Zone 3 deer season this fall, but the effort may be for naught. Legislation that’s currently in
Des Moines, Iowa – It seemed an appropriate place for such an announcement. Last weekend, as the 2010 Pheasants Forever-sponsored Pheasant Fest drew to a close in Iowa, Tom Vilsack, secretary of the U.S. Department

St. Paul – A veteran fisheries manager is taking over the state’s top fish spot. The DNR announced Monday that Dirk Peterson, a 30-year veteran of the agency, will be the newest Fisheries Section chief.

Another bill: 4X scopes on muzzleloaders St. Paul – Legislation to increase the price of a fishing license is expected to be offered in the state Senate this week. Anglers for Habitat is backing the
Onamia, Minn. – There was a time when eelpout were one of the most common fish on the end of ice anglers’ hooks at Lake Mille Lacs. Bill Lundeen, who owns Lundeen’s Tackle Castle in
St. Paul – When it became apparent the House and Senate would approve a bonding bill that was well above the level Gov. Tim Pawlenty preferred, its future was unclear only in so far as
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