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Outdoor Insights: Important news items crossing my desk this week
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge borders four states and has been a haven for fish and wildlife since 1924.

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Pressured fish? Get the lead out
When I’m forced to ice fish within a pressured community fishing spot or on a body of water full of conditioned/pressured fish, I get the lead out.
There is no doubt that most ice

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Deer and Turkey Classic coming to Canterbury Park
The 2024 Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic is set for Canterbury Park in Shakopee, March 8-10.
Don’t miss this chance to take in a seminar from Melissa Bachman, Barry Wenzel, or Pat and Nicole

Notes off a soiled cuff: More on lobbying firms, license fees in Pennsylvania
His answer was kinda muddled. He sounded nervous, probably because his agency looks bad making this move.

Minnesota anglers eagerly awaiting Rainy River season with early spring feeling likely
Spring hasn’t quite sprung along the U.S.-Canadian border, but an unseasonably warm winter has anglers “giddy with anticipation,” as one official put it, for the early spring walleye and sauger season to open on the

Minnesota DNR mulls reduction in state walleye limit
It’s a conversation that’s seven years ongoing for the Minnesota DNR’s walleye workgroup, citizens who operate in an advisory role.
In other circles, the debate likely has gone on longer: Should the statewide walleye

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 27, 2024 – video
Pike anglers are reporting increased activity, most fishing the shoreline breaks near spawning grounds. Pike activity will only increase as we roll into March.

Outdoor Observations: Fisheries biologist George Madison retires after nearly 40 fantastic years with Michigan DNR
Since then, I’ve sought George’s expertise dozens of times during the past 24 years, and he’s never lost that helpful friendliness or enthusiasm.

SHOT Show 2024: A look at some top new products showcased in Las Vegas
The Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) is highly anticipated for enthusiasts and professionals in the firearms, hunting, and outdoor industry each year. This year’s show that ran in late January was no