Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A believer in ‘Curly’ Lehn and his big largemouth bass
Minnesota Letters To The Editor
February 8, 2023
Reader-submitted letters to the editor from Minnesota Outdoor News.
Fishing
Minnesota lands bill passes, more legislation introduced of interest to outdoor users
Margaret Stevens
February 8, 2023
Authorizing the Minnesota DNR to buy or sell land has historically been noncontroversial and routine. But legislation in 2022 to do that was in an omnibus bill that failed to make it into law.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show kicks off on Friday
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Central Minnesota’s biggest and best sport show brings together boats, camping equipment, travel destinations, and family entertainment. Kids can fish in the live trout pond or learn from Bwana Jim about wildlife.
Lower Mississippi walleye strain gaining prominence in southern Minnesota lakes
Brian Mozey
February 8, 2023
During the past five years, the DNR has performed a “paired stocking” program that’s included the Lower Mississippi strain of walleyes and a northern strain in select southern lakes. Data have shown that LMS walleyes
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers ‘Icebreaker’ focuses on ’23 goals
Brian Mozey
February 8, 2023
The Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers chapter’s North Country Icebreaker event in Isle in late January included seminars, conversation, and a message from Land Tawney, national CEO of BHA.
A case study on Minnesota crappies looks at barotrauma in the popular fish among ice anglers
Jeremy Smith
February 8, 2023
Fish were left overnight in a hoop net and re-inspected the next day. During re-inspection, it was found that a large percentage of the fish were either dead or not dead but not releasable. A
Contaminants in fish: When science meets fear-mongering
Bob Zink
February 8, 2023
The world of science can move quickly, especially with new online publication outlets. Still, it takes time to think of a significant question you’d like to answer, design the study, get funding, do the work,
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Electronics aren’t always needed
Josh Hagemeister
February 8, 2023
With the explosion in fishing electronics these days, including increased power and electronic frequency, one has to wonder about its negative effects on the fish.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Flying surveys lead to locations of illegal deer-feeding locations
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers.
