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Outdoor Insights: Is growing number of (smallish) northern pike a concern on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs?
Ever wary of hammer-handle syndrome that wrecks quality fishing lakes, I called Greg Berg, DNR area fisheries supervisor for Mille Lacs, for some insight.

Debbie Walters’ career climbs up the ladder of Ohio’s Division of Wildlife
As the number of my college classmates, former work mates, and other professional fisheries management peers join the ranks of the retired, one that continues to clock in for work remains Ohio Division of Wildlife

Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Council names next executive director
During the Nov. 12 Minnesota Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council meeting, members approved a new executive director, Kristina Smitten, to take over the role that Mark Johnson has held for more than a decade.
While

Steve Carney: Store your boat properly, avoid spring headaches
Sadly, the open-water fishing season is over and it’s time to store our boats and accessories.
We were fortunate to have warm weather through November that kept a lot of us on the water

Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show starts Friday
The St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday at St. Paul RiverCentre.

Commentary: New report highlights big returns to communities, jobs from conservation
Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy, fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors.
A new report, “Conservation Economy in

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Respect others’ tranquility on the early ice
First ice is exciting, but don’t be a dummy!
Yes, I’ve been a dummy, but I’ve been getting a little wiser with age. And this year I’m down a couple of pounds! You already

Keep it Clean grants awarded to Minnesota soil and water conservation districts
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has awarded its one-time legislative $200,000 allotment to various soil and water conservation districts in the state to support local Keep it Clean efforts aimed at curbing

Commentary: Diversity may kill us as hunters, anglers and trappers if we fight about our differences
Hunting, trapping, and angling have a diversity problem. Not the kind you’re probably thinking but the sort on the bumper stickers I used to see as a kid: “You Bet Your Dupa I’m Polish.”