Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
April 12, 2023
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the April 14, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
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The walleyes of Minnesota’s Whiteface Reservoir: big numbers, small fish
Glen Schmitt
April 12, 2023
Of the roughly 200 walleyes sampled in last summer’s survey, 82 of them were less than 11 inches long, 72 were between 12 and 14 inches in length, 38 measured between 15 and 19 inches,
Excise tax federal funding source sends record cash haul to Minnesota for outdoor use
Tori McCormick
April 12, 2023
Thanks largely to firearms and ammunition sales, the Minnesota DNR has been allotted a record $49 million and change for fiscal year 2023 from the Wildlife and Sport Fish and Restoration program, an annual agency
Minnesota Fishing and Hunting Report
Staff Report
April 12, 2023
Sudden warm-up takes its toll on snowpack. A look at Minnesota’s statewide fishing and hunting report for April 12, 2023.
Here’s some gear guidance for getting on gobblers
Mike Gnatkowski
April 12, 2023
You’re going to need a gun, calls, camouflage clothing, and maybe a blind, decoys, a vest, and other incidentals. You don’t “need” all these items to kill a gobbler, but they’re good to have.
When it comes to hunting cultures and beliefs, change comes slowly
Russ Mason
April 12, 2023
No one disagrees that conservation should be “science-based.”
That’s the most important reason the concept is included as one of the seven fundamental pillars of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.
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Pro Tip of the Week: Spring crappie fishing
Site Staff
April 11, 2023
Early-spring crappie fishing is a lot of fun when water temperatures hit about 50 degrees.
Commentary: Mentoring the mentors in hunting, fishing is what it’s all about
Tom Kirker
April 11, 2023
We probably all learn about the outdoors from parents, grandparents, friends, or others that were there to help us in our journey. For me, it was my father, who was a World War II veteran
Having the proper net is an important tool in fishing
Jeff Frischkorn
April 11, 2023
When it comes to sport-angling landing nets, many fishermen seemingly know they need them, though they don’t always get equal play with the rest of their toys. I mean, anglers think nothing of spending $10
