Fishing
Pittman-Robertson dollars dip for Minnesota; State audit of DNR use of federal dollars on WMAs expected in coming months
After peaking at an all-time high of about $34.4 million two years ago, funds the state of Minnesota is eligible to receive from the federal Wildlife Restoration Act (aka, the Pittman-Robertson fund) slid downward again
Streams of Thought: Too cold for ice fishing, and an update on vacancies within the Minnesota DNR
Across a crowded room at the DNR’s recent Roundtable, I spotted Scott’s signature cowboy hat and, beneath it, Scott himself. I meant to work my way toward that hat and wish Scott the best, but
Steve Sarley: Wildlife and ‘vigilantism’ not a wise combination – anywhere
Thank you all for putting up with my lengthy tale about the disappearing wild turkey flock here in my hometown of Wheaton, Ill.
I enjoyed writing it and I was certain that humans had
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Presentation is the key on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs
With a tougher bite on Mille Lacs, an angler’s presentation becomes more important. What’s been working best for us is a two-pronged attack. Setlines are always a go-to on Mille Lacs. Simple is best: a
Steve Carney: Ice anglers should be using chartplotters
There is no way I would access a lake without my chartplotter. I remove the chartplotter from my boat in the autumn and install it on my ATV with a heavy-duty ball mount, plug in
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR seeks input on new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
The Minnesota DNR invites people interested in the new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on what amenities and opportunities they’d like to see at the WMA in the future.
Minnesota’s new muskie plan will put an emphasis on yearling stocking
A session at the 2025 Minnesota DNR Roundtable on Friday, Jan. 10, focused on state muskie research and future management of the species. Brian Herwig and Mike Knapp from DNR Fisheries along with Aaron Meyer
Outdoors-related bills already in play during early stages of Minnesota Legislative session
During this year’s legislative session, the Minnesota DNR’s efforts will be focused more on the budget than on pushing policy, which had been a primary focus in previous sessions.
“We’ve done so much policy
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 21, 2025
Some local anglers are hitting the ice for panfish or pike or walleyes.
