Fishing
Barrier to keep carp from Great Lakes allows in other invaders
The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant organization learned in a scientific study that other sorts of invaders may not be affected by the electric barrier technology.
ICE ’EYES… when the going gets tough
Some of the more aggressive and larger walleyes you’ll encounter at this time of year suspend. They’ll cruise higher in the water column looking for suspended forage, and baits with rattles draw them in (sometimes
Giant rodent chat brought back to life
“Only Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington, North Carolina, and Tennessee allow people to keep capybaras as pets,” the report noted, adding that it is illegal to have a capybara as a pet in
Spoon Fed Walleyes: size makes a difference
“Fishing spoons is all about the rate of fall,” said Andrew Hendrickson of Northstar Fishing Adventures. “How you fish them is more about cadence than anything else, which is dependent on the weight of the
CRAPPIES AFTER DARK
For whatever reason, I’ve grown to like the night for a lot of my ice fishing. The fish that gives me the most satisfaction with night fishing is the ubiquitous crappie, either white or black.
Minnesota DNR’s new budget includes fishing license, boat fee increases
By Brian Mozey Staff Writer St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR unveiled its 2023 One Minnesota Budget on Tuesday with an overall investment of $287.4 million. The Legislature will need to approve the budget, which includes
Lake Erie ’eyes could see a lower size limit
Over the last decade, the Lake Erie walleye population has produced consistently strong hatches resulting in an increase in the number of sub-legal walleyes being caught and released by anglers.
Minnesota conservation officer seeks info on fish-carcass dumping
By Brian Mozey Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. — Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Mike Cross, of Lake George, says he’s looking for information from the public about the dumping of a large volume of fish carcasses
Tips for targeting crappies after dark
In the daylight, bluegills and bass are as common as flapjacks at IHOP, but if you really want to catch ice crappies,…