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Jeremy Smith: Use tools at your disposal to locate ‘in-between’ panfish this ice-fishing season
Winter is here – officially, per the calendar, anyway.
It’s certainly been an interesting early season across much of the Midwest. Unseasonably warm weather patterns have resulted in limited ice-fishing options across much of

Goodbye to ‘Bud’ and a record nontypical buck: Looking back on the top outdoor stories from Minnesota in 2023
In 2023, Minnesotans from all walks of life remembered the legendary Bud Grant, who died in March. Citizens will reap the benefits of his contributions to the state’s outdoors scene for decades to come.

A candid conversation with Fisheries Chief Claramunt
I barely knew Claramunt when I worked at the DNR though I did know his (now) wife, Tracy Kolb, who was great – both in her job and as a person – so I give
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Winter catch-and-release trout-fishing opportunities available in southeast
Winter trout fishing is another way to enjoy the outdoors along streams that meander through the scenic bluffs and hills of southeastern Minnesota.

Questions surround ice-fishing tournaments in Minnesota due to poor conditions
Imagine it’s early January and you’re getting ready to go fishing. Typically, you’re packing ice-fishing rods, a portable shelter, an ice auger, and a fish finder.
In 2024, anglers in the central and southern

Ice rescues on Upper Red, Lake of the Woods drowning are low points in difficult ice-fishing season in Minnesota
On Monday, Mike Burville rang in the New Year by cutting a few holes through the ice on 547-acre First Silver Lake just north of Battle Lake in Otter Tail County.
Burville wanted to

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Best practices for early-season ice fishing
When it comes to a fickle walleye bite, it’s important to be as mobile as possible. Drill many holes, with intention and differentiation. Using mapping apps is critical to finding the proper locations to drill

Retired professional bass angler, Kevin VanDam, headlines list of seminar speakers at Ultimate Fishing Show — Detroit
Kevin VanDam may have retired from competitive bass fishing, but that doesn’t mean the best bass angler in the world has retired from helping others hone their bass fishing skills and techniques.
VanDam headlines a

Dan Robinson named Shikar-Safari’s Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year
Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Dan Robinson was recognized as the 2022 Shikar Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year.
The award, the highest state honor for conservation officers, is given annually.
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