Fishing
Mille Lacs bass limit goes from 4 to 3 in May
Change will protect large fish and harvest opportunity, DNR says.
Bill to seize public lands abandoned
Rep. Jason Chaffetz announces decision to scrap H.R.621, which would have mandated the sale of millions of acres of public lands and waters
Duck, turkey changes among regulation proposals
New counties for longbeards on table; deer seasons topic for Feb. 8 meeting.
Salmon stocking cuts adjusted
Broadens impact to other species after anglers and charter captains voiced objections to early proposals.
Businesses in Mille Lacs area benefiting from fine walleye bite
Reports of as many as 30-, 60-, and 70-fish days.
Idaho hunting, fishing license fee hike shot down
Would have been first increase in 13 years; agency searching for possible alternatives.
Ice fishing tip: Organize and protect your ice fishing gear, then spend more time catching fish!
Hard water angling requires working, efficient tackle, so reward yourself with more productive ice fishing by keeping gear properly organized.
Top ice angling tip: Remember late-season tip-ups for walleyes
By the mid-point of the hard-water season, top ice fishing sticks employ tips-ups for transitioning winter gamefish action.
Limestone dumped into Detroit River for sturgeon habitat
Experts say reefs are attracting egg-laying females, but because sturgeon mature slowly, it could take decades to determine whether efforts are boosting population.
