Minnesota
Trollers want different fee structure for Lake Superior
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Duluth, Minn. — Is Lake Superior being slighted when it comes to proceeds from the state trout and salmon stamp? Some Superior anglers believe so, and now are promoting a
Southeast legislator seeks funds for venison donation
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — The price of deer hunting licenses would increase by $1 under a proposal by Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, and the $450,000 it would raise annually would be
Leech Lake Task Force demands huge stocking
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Walker, Minn. — Brad Walhof, the mayor of Walker, says he’s finally able to admit Leech Lake has a problem, and that the lake is “sick, very ill.” “I’ve been

Dave Schad to lead DNR’s F&W Division
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Perhaps it’s only fitting Dave Schad was named as the new head of the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division. He’s been climbing the ladder since he began
Tournaments/Contests
Jan. 21: Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, 12 noon-3 p.m., Gull Lake. For more info call Bob Slaybaugh, 1-800-950-9461. Jan. 22: Annual Isanti KC Family Ice Fishing Contest, 1-3 p.m., Green Lake, Hwy 47 &
Feb. 19 – Walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass, muskie fishing season ends.
Anglers begin targeting panfish as walleye bite slows
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS East – The best daytime walleye bite is at south end gravel areas in 22 to 27 feet of water. Lowlight periods seem to provide activity on the eight –
Drawdown on Swan Lake progressing very slowly
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Nicollet, Minn. — While water isn’t flowing out of Swan Lake as fast as officials hoped, it is progressing nonetheless. The water’s going down about one-quarter inch per day, and