Fishing
DNR moves ahead with SAK changes
Madison – The Natural Resources Board has approved a DNR plan for changes to the Sex-Age-Kill formula that should improve the agency’s ability to make deer herd estimates. The SAK is a formula used by
DNR prepares to deal with budget deficit
St. Paul – It’s unclear exactly what’s in store as a result of a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit, but few areas are likely to be left untouched, including the DNR. A budget forecast
Bill raises fine for illegal baiting
Madison – Anyone caught violating deer baiting and feeding laws could end up with much higher penalties than the current $530 forfeiture if a new bill is passed, but that fine should be less than
Latest on Leech Lake: More stocking likely?
Walker, Minn. – Since 2005, more than 37 million walleye fry have been stocked into Leech Lake in an effort to revitalize the fishery, and another 20 million will be added this spring. DNR officials
Farm Bill in limbo as March 15 deadline approaches
Washington – The latest deadline to pass a federal Farm Bill – March 15 – is fast approaching, and the House has yet to select its conference committee members. That, and the fact that negotiations
Dedicated funding focus turns to citizens council
St. Paul – The report from the Conservation Legacy Council, created by Gov. Tim Pawlenty to make recommendations on the future of conservation in the state, is the basis of legislation that’s expected to be
Stability sought in Mille Lacs regs
Aitkin, Minn. – Fishing guides, business owners, and the rest of those collectively known as the Mille Lacs Lake Fisheries Input Group were presented last week with a couple of options for this year’s fishing
Private land access at top of DNR priority list
Columbus – Ask any five deer hunters in Ohio to name their No. 1 frustration and three of them will mention the word “access.” While not in any way a scientific finding, the DNR Division
Winterkill lurks, as lake ‘liberalization’ wraps up
Hutchinson, Minn. – Most of the 30 lakes in Minnesota opened to “liberalized” fishing regulations this winter have now closed, but that doesn’t mean a few more won’t join the list late this winter, according
