
Bobbers can save the day
Underappreciated, until they go under


Most crappie anglers head shallow in the spring, but staying off the shoreline can pay dividends
The hot, ice-out bite for walleyes and saugers on the region’s rivers can deliver all-day jigging action
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) presented the law, ethics, and conservation portion of the firearms safety class in Hallock. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) reports the Rainy River is accessible now, and
Banquets/Fundraisers March 26: Champlin Park Gobblers NWTF Banquet, 7 p.m., Willy McCoys, Champlin. For more info call Damon Schleif, 612-432-1442. March 26: North Suburban MDHA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Kraus Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park. For
LAKE MILLE LACS Areas around the lake with creeks and rivers have opened quite far, and the shorelines have popped loose, as well. Based on the last reports from anglers, main-lake ice is melting from
NORTHEAST METRO Pool 4 on the Mississippi River continues to be the best option for walleyes and sauger. Most area lakes have been ice-free since last week, but there haven’t been any crappie bites reported
Twin Cities Metro ALEXANDRIA AREA The ice that remains is floating and limited, and many small lakes are now ice-free. Fishing reports have been limited to a few crappies being caught by anglers fishing

Ditch habitat, buffers, elk also garner attention
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