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Minnesota DNR, Board of Water and Soil Resources get pieces of Walz’s 2024 bonding plan
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Jan. 16 the state’s 2024 infrastructure plan – the capital investment recommendation for the 2024 Minnesota legislative session.
The $982 million proposal focuses on infrastructure across the state along

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Horseshoe Chain of Lakes Catfish Fest canceled
Organizers of the third annual Catfish Fest on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes near Richmond announced earlier this week that this year’s event will be canceled due to inconsistent ice thickness throughout the chain.

Steve Sarley: Recent Chicago Bulls’ ceremony a sad but nice reminder of Jerry Krause’s love of fishing
The Chicago Bulls held a ceremony on Jan. 12 to establish their Ring of Honor. The Ring’s purpose is to honor players and management members who have contributed to the Bulls’ greatness over their history.<br

Vic Attardo: Small New York lakes produce lots of winter largemouths
The lakes in central New York were locked and loaded. Traveling around from Otsego to Canadarago, even to the still waters of the Erie Canal and every little farm pond in-between, we found the ice

Brainerd Jaycee announces ‘hybrid’ model for 2024 Ice Fishing Extravaganza in Minnesota on Feb. 3
Thanks to unseasonable high temperatures forecasted for next week, the Brainerd Jaycee Ice Fishing Extravaganza in Minnesota has updated its plans for its 2024 tournament scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3.
The event is transitioning

Steve Piatt: This year, I’ll fish more after devoting 2023 to preparing for a mountain goat hunt
I’m still handling some posthunt details, focused mainly on the mount that will hopefully be coming home later this year for a spot on the wall.

New York Fishing Report – January 19-26, 2024
Steelhead numbers have generally improved in the Lake Ontario tributaries thanks to recent high-water events.

Will 2024 be the year you go electric on the water?
You don’t have to look too far into the past to find a time when anglers who wanted to move their boats quietly on the water either drifted with the wind or used paddles to

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 23, 2024
Jigging one line and deadsticking the second line is the way to go in most areas.