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Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources selects 101 proposals to review for next round
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session has concluded, but legislators already are looking ahead. The Legislative-Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources met on June 8 to finalize recommendations for appropriations for projects funded by the body for

Steve Carney: Crappies not following usual script in 2023
What an odd spring it’s been. I’m not sure how successful the crappie spawn was, because I didn’t see much evidence on numerous lakes recently.
The cool-beginning spring, I believe, delayed the spawn in

Gear & Gadgets: Top items to help get you outdoors
The Inverted Splitter comes standard with a stationary four-way splitting head. This is a one-man operation, with simple controls.

At 18, Illinois’ Trey McKinney hoping to be among youngest on Bassmaster Elite tour
Trey McKinney, an 18-year-old from Marion, is so close to achieving his dream of qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite circuit.
If McKinney moves up to the Elite series, he will be one of the

Michigan Fishing Report – June 14, 2023
Freshwater drum were out in droves on Lake Erie.

Commentary: Wisconsin public needs real CWD information
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tried to dress up a pig recently, but didn’t use enough lipstick to win any kind of ribbon.
The DNR’s effort came May 24 during its update

Minnesota natives claim Bassmaster College Team of the Year title
Since their sophomore year of high school in Grand Rapids, Minn., Easton Fothergill and Nick Dumke have been tournament partners. Now as juniors at Alabama’s University of Montevallo, they added an impressive accomplishment to their

Pro Tip Of The Week: Leech size is key to fishing success
One bait that always works in summertime is leeches. Leeches are the most consistent bait for the open-water season. Before guiding full-time, I spent a decade in the bait and tackle business. Working at a

Anglers can fish for free without a license in Illinois June 16-19
DNR has set June 16-19 as Illinois Free Fishing Days, which will coincide with Father’s Day weekend.
During this four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon