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Steve Carney: Minnesota sportsmen’s group celebrates 85 years
I recently was asked to speak to a sportsmen’s group in Rice, Minn., and upon doing some research, I couldn’t believe its history of giving to the community for over 85 years. Formed in 1940,

LCCMR projects bill clears committee in Minnesota; and more lines for walleye stamp buyers
Throughout the past week, the Minnesota Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee has discussed bills primarily focused on appropriating funds for various museums or arts-related work via Legacy amendment dollars.
However, on Thursday, Feb.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Fishing seasons set to close on inland waters
The fishing season for a number species in Minnesota is set to close Feb. 23. The end of season on inland waters is for northern pike, walleyes, and largemouth and smallmouth bass. The seasons for

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: As weather shifts, you should, too
Looking at the forecast for the upcoming week in the Upper Midwest, the most recent cold snap is about to break, and it’s almost time to be a hole-hopper once again. The fish will be

Changes to Minnesota wetland rule pass House committee
The Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Policy Committee approved H.F. 8 on Thursday, Feb. 13 – Wetland Conservation Act amendments – in a party-line vote of 7-5 in favor of it advancing to

Trump nominates former Wyoming Game and Fish director to lead USFWS
The Trump administration this week nominated former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik to serve as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
After his appointment by Gov. Mark Gordon

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 18, 2025
This area is building up something like a 2-foot snowpack (much higher banks and drifts in spots) that will surely mean a high-water spring when it begins to melt.

Should dog trials continue at Minnesota’s newest wildlife management area? Public gathers to discuss
The Minnesota DNR has hosted both virtual and in-person open houses to hear feedback from interested Minnesotans on future public usage of newly acquired Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area, an 1,800-acre tract in the northeast

Here’s what’s on tap for the biggest national bass tournaments in 2025
With the nation’s northern locales largely locked in winter’s icy grip and only dreaming about fishing open water, some of the world’s top bass anglers – nearly 170 of them split between two national tournament