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ALEXANDRIA AREA Minnows continue to produce walleyes in 20 to 25 feet on Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, and Lake Darling. A few walleyes also can be had in deep water, 40 to 70
National port-security law could affect fishing guides
St. Paul – Some of the state’s fishing guides could be affected by a rule meant to boost security at the nation’s ports. Under legislation Congress passed last year, anyone with a Coast Guard-issued license
Go back to ‘No Dak?’ You bet!
A person could get downright used to living by this mantra – lace ’em up, leash ’em up, and load ’em up. In fact, it’s probably a good thing that north-central Wisconsin is a good

Autumn turkey hunters on track for a good season
Madelia, Minn. – The number of turkeys harvested in the fall has fallen for three consecutive years since 2003, but hunters this year are on track to kill more birds than they have the past
Oberstar waters bill creates hot debate
St. Paul – A federal bill whose aim is to protect waters and wetlands, according to its author, Minnesota Rep. Jim Oberstar, is gaining the attention of opponents, including former state Sen. Bob Lessard. Lessard,
Antlerless deer
Joe Albert Associate Editor Antlerless deer. We can debate about the merits of an early antlerless deer season – I’ve done it twice and love it – but there’s one argument folks who are against
A great time to go a-walking
While the rest of Minnesota walked the grass for pheasants last weekend, I roamed the woods. Though I dearly love chasing roosters, my decision to miss what was ballyhooed as the best opener in 40

LOTW anglers likely to see small-sauger boom
Baudette, Minn. – To those anglers who will fish Lake of the Woods this winter: Remember to bring plenty of bait. That’s because there’s an unusually large number of small sauger in the lake, according