Fishing
Steve Carney: Planer boards have their place
There certainly are instances in which planer boards used for pulling crankbaits while walleye fishing will shine.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks volunteers to monitor state waters
The University of Minnesota launched the program in 1973. Five years later it became the purview of the MPCA. Volunteers now conduct a simple water-clarity test of a designated water twice a month from April
Legacy, environment bills discussed at Minnesota Capitol
The Minnesota legislative session ends in less than a month, and as the countdown progresses, several major bills contain items of interest to Outdoor News readers.
They start with the supplemental finance and policy
Commentary: Wildlife funding diversions and why we should be paying attention
As is the case for many Americans, Joe Arterburn’s money doesn’t go as far as it used to. On the one hand, it’s being whittled away by inflation. On the other hand, Arterburn is spending
Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund renewal to be on state ballot in November
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was busy with historic budgets and appropriations. As millions and billions of dollars was spread among bills, projects, and agencies, another bill passed that should draw the attention of anyone
Minnesota’s walleye egg take on time, on target in 2024
Matt Ward knows the DNR’s Hinckley area fisheries office isn’t exactly running with the big dogs when it comes to walleye egg collection in April. “We’re not like the Cut Foot Sioux, collecting 200 quarts
USFWS says lake sturgeon not endangered, allowing state management to continue
Lake sturgeon don’t need Endangered Species Act protections, federal wildlife officials announced Monday, saying that stocking programs have helped the prehistoric fish return to areas where they had vanished.
The decision ends the Arizona-based
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Be ready for early-season walleye fishing
Every angler should have Lake Mille Lacs on their fishing list, despite the catch-and-release regulations. This year, with the mild winter, we expect fishing opener to be different than previous ones. The water will be
Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes
The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Iowa’s Spirit Lake, and East and West Okoboji lakes.
“Walleye sampling this spring shows a very robust and healthy population,” said Mike Hawkins, fisheries
