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Minnesota DNR begins outlining $149.9M Get Out More budget priorities
St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR had a historic year in the 2023 legislative session, receiving $149.9 million for its Get Out More initiative.

Itasca’s Bass has largemouths and smallies, and more
In order to preserve the impressive size structure and abundance of bigger bluegills, the DNR implemented a special regulation in 2001 that reduced the daily bag limit to five fish.

Walz unveils plans for Minnesota’s ‘outdoor rec’ program
Randolph Briley, ORIP coordinator, said the partnership will include the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota DNR, Explore Minnesota Tourism, and Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation.

PGC, partners to hold event in Pittsburgh to introduce urban residents to outdoor activities
City folks can get a taste of hunting, fishing, and related pursuits when the Pennsylvania Game Commission and partner agencies sponsor Explore PA Outdoors near downtown Pittsburgh Aug. 19.
Open to the public free

Michigan Fishing Report – August 2, 2023
Good numbers of walleye were caught while trolling in this area.

Minnesota’s statewide fishing report for August 4, 2023
Good numbers of walleyes and sauger were caught this week on the south end. Drifting with spinners and crawlers and trolling crankbaits in 28 to 34 feet has been best in the open basin of

Cormorant population continues to increase on Michigan waters
Outdoors enthusiasts and anglers in Michigan have seen double-crested cormorants in increasing numbers during the past few decades.
Fish-eating birds, double-crested cormorants are found near rivers and lakes, as well as saltwater coastal

Hoover Reservoir angler lands Ohio’s new record bigmouth buffalo
Andrew Peffly went long-lining on July 8, trolling for crappies with 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-foot rods. He goes long-lining for fun, often with family and friends. When serious, he goes single pole with forward-facing

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – August 1, 2023
Summer patterns in these parts are drifting with spinners and crawlers and trolling crankbaits.