In some areas, rain aids ice
Site Staff
December 20, 2012
When rain’s in the forecast, as a rule, it’s not usually in the best interest of lake ice.
Minnesota
Wolf kill tops early season; two zones closed
Site Staff
December 20, 2012
As of earlier this week, late-season wolf hunters and trappers had exceeded the output of their early-season counterparts. And the DNR had closed two of the state’s three wolf zones after harvests in those spots
It’s almost here! Preparation for ice fishing
Site Staff
December 15, 2012
My personal favorite fishing season almost has arrived. I thoroughly enjoy hard-water fishing, and one reason I’m successful is because I prepare my equipment weeks in advance. If you haven’t done so, the first thing
Keep hunting, fishing, and wildlife a priority for Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve
Site Staff
December 14, 2012
If you’ve ever viewed a map of Alaska, you likely noticed a huge piece of land on the North Slope: National Petroleum Reserve. Looks foreboding, almost Mordor-ish for those of you in a J.R.R. Tolkien
Cold boosts ice-making but bad timing for snow
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
Up-north dealers of bait and ice-fishing equipment and their resorter counterparts said last weekend was a pretty good one, with the onset of colder weather building ice by the hour.
Metro Area Fishing Report – December 14, 2012
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
ANNANDALE AREA There was some fishing taking place before last weekend’s snowfall, but 10 to 12 inches of snow put a quick end to most options. There hasn’t been a lot of people checking the
Northwestern Minnesota Fishing Report – December 14, 2012
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
ALEXANDRIA AREA Six inches of snow fell here last weekend and the ice held up pretty well, but slush has developed. With some caution, you should be able to find a lake to walk on
Northeastern Minnesota Fishing Report – December 14, 2012
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
DULUTH AREA This area received six inches of snow slowing the ice-making process. At best, most small lakes have four inches of ice so the limited fishing options that existed have been put on hold
North Central Minnesota Fishing Report – December 14, 2012
Site Staff
December 13, 2012
LAKE MILLE LACS Most of the lake is ice-covered, but there is snow sitting on top of it. Most fishing opportunities are limited to the bays such as Isle, Cove, and Wahkon where six inches
