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Streams of Thought: Transfer of more Minnesota state lands to tribes could have widespread implications
State legislators often are accused of much taking as sessions progress – your money (taxes), gun rights, just to name a couple. But would it make you feel better to know the elected have been

Two state forests among proposed land transfers to tribes in Minnesota
Legislation offered earlier this week by seven Minnesota House DFLers seeks to transfer state forest and other DNR-administered land surrounding Upper Red Lake to Red Lake Nation, the potential implications of which on area landowners,

Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts April 1
The popular trout stream stocking season starts on April 1 in northeast Iowa. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the DNR trout stream map or the DNR trout fishing webpage.
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Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 12, 2024
Great reports of pike up to the mid-40-inch variety being caught using tip-ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring in 8 to 14 feet of water.

Michigan inland fishing guides now required to secure license
As of March 1, sport fishing guides operating in Michigan need an inland guide license to take clients on guided trips on inland lakes, rivers or streams.
The license is required for anyone guiding

Michigan’s Great Lakes Fishing Decree now in effect
Updated guidelines for co-management of fishery resources in parts of Michigan’s Great Lakes are now in effect for the next 24 years.
The new Great Lakes Fishing Decree was approved Aug. 24, 2023, by

New hunting, fishing licenses on sale now in Ohio
Hunting and fishing licenses for 2024-25 are on sale now, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. An Ohio hunting or fishing license opens endless opportunities to spend time outdoors and contributes to

Vin T. Sparano: Incorporate the fine art of dead-sticking into your fishing tactics
I have an important message and a confession to make to all fishermen who fish with natural baits: I love dead-sticking. In recent years, the growing trend seems to be baiting your bucktail jigs with

Pennsylvania’s ATV trail connector extension gets mixed reviews
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will continue to operate a controversial ATV Regional Trail Connector in state forests in the Northern Tier at least through the 2025 riding season, expanding a pilot