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Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – September 9, 2022
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked bear, goose, and teal hunters, as well as boaters and anglers on Lake of the Woods and Lake Bronson. Violations for the week included waterfowl
Tactics, locations for fall river walleyes – video
A boatload of information that will help you catch more river walleye during the fall months, including three favorite tactics and some tips for locating fish on structure.
Weed walleyes – video
Walleyes often like weeds because of cooler water, ample food sources and, often, less fishing and boating pressure. “Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a small jig topped with either a leech or a small night
Ohio could do a better job with its dove fields
No other hunting sport is more fun, family-friendly, author says.
Duck brood, fall flight numbers spike in N.D.
Anticipated to be about 26% above last year’s fall flight.
Drought, fires mean tough year for ducks in an important waterfowling state
You can’t say waterfowl without saying “water,” so it’s bad news when one of the nation’s most important duck refuges is bone dry. Also, closer to home, Minnesota wild ricers face a challenging 2022.
Peak muskie-fishing period has arrived
Late-summer, early-autumn tactics for North America’s largest sportfish.
Autumn angling: Last chance for open-water lake trout
During the spring, and again in the autumn just before the lake trout-fishing season closes to protect them while they spawn, they can be caught on basic tackle – and a boat is completely optional.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: For Mille Lacs muskies, head shallow for transition
The best baits are bucktails and shallow-running crankbaits, as well as some topwater baits.
