Outdoor News Twitter poll: For anglers, how close is too close on the ice?
In first poll, majority said they wouldn’t eat venison from deer taken in southeastern Minnesota, where there have been six positive CWD cases in the last two months
Ice fishing
Tips for catching lake trout through the ice
Picking the brains of ice anglers who obsess over these fish for interesting insights
Building your own ice-fishing shelter
How to build a light wooden shelter that will comfortably hold 2-3 anglers, that can function as a lean-to on sunny days, and that can close up tight on cold days
Gull Lake annual ice fishing extravaganza a go
Around 10,000 anglers again expected Jan. 28 for annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Two upstate anglers fall through ice, reminding us that winter fishing can be dangerous
A pair of fishermen on Channel Lake, one of the northern-most bodies on the Fox Chain, fell through the ice Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the Lake County Sheriff
Keep it Clean on Lake of the Woods this ice-fishing season
In its fourth year, effort helps keep garbage out of the lake — to the tune of 115 tons a year
Ice fishing trolls — ‘Hey, that’s my spot!’
Politeness and manners don’t always rule the day for some ice anglers, but it’s tough to police the space invaders
One ice angler dead, four hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning
Group was in an ice shanty on Lake Wilmert in rural Martin County in southern Minnesota
Ice fishing highlights Winter Trails Day at Fort Snelling State Park
Event mix also includes winter survival essentials such as ice harvesting and snow-shelter building and other fun
The simple, No. 1 secret for great winter walleye action
Multi-species ice fishing success begins by avoiding shelter cities and finding less-pressured waters
Making sense of piscatorial senses: sight, sound, smell, and taste
Catching ice walleyes, pike, and panfish demands even more attention to sensory stimuli than you expend during the open-water fishing period
Ice-fishing trip results in first Illinois bobcat sighting
Several days of deer and bird hunting this year did not include seeing a single bobcat, but a weekend ice fishing trip to the Mississippi River resulted in a magical wildlife moment
Pulling fish through ice much more fun if you can keep warm
Before drilling holes in the solid ice, anglers should take care of some basic steps to make sure the ice fishing experience is enjoyable
New York DEC stresses safety as ice fishing begins across state
Anglers are reminded of important steps when using baitfish while ice fishing
Local veterans to be honored at Holes for Heroes ice-fishing events
This year’s host and expert guide is frequent Outdoor News contributor Tackle Terry Tuma.
Ice fishing tip: Catch more walleyes by ringing the dinner bell with call baits
Make contact with more hard-water walleyes via large, noisy baits to attract them.
Lake of the Woods eelpout officially confirmed as state record
The ‘pout was 33 inches long with a girth of 23-7/8 inches
Lake sturgeon season on Michigan’s Black Lake to open Feb. 4
The 2017 total recreational harvest limit for Black Lake is seven lake sturgeon
Ice-building, ice fishing on verge of turning in Upper Midwest
And from the winter streams trout opener in southeastern Minnesota to a kids’ ice fishing clinic in Iowa, winter fishing starts to kick into high gear this holiday weekend
Perch bite, reasonable ice nice for Devils Lake ice fishing
Despite snowy weather, all access ramps expected to be open for New Year’s weekend, with hopes walleye bite also might ramp up
Ice fishing for walleyes focus of Vermont clinic
Will cover ice-fishing basics and walleye-specific tactics
Iowa ice anglers: Enjoy, but tread lightly
Ice over parts of central and southeast Iowa has been reduced by unseasonably mild weather, Christmas Day rainstorm
Two rescued after going through ice on Wisconsin lake
Recent increase in temperatures reportedly has made ice conditions on some Wisconsin lakes unstable.
With changing weather, ice in Minnesota, anglers — and other outdoors types — beware
Conservation officers across the state are reporting vehicles, snowmobiles and ATVs going through the ice.
Likely Minnesota-record eelpout pulled from Lake of the Woods
The fish was 33 inches long and had a girth of 24 inches.
Ice opens up on Upper Red anglers
But they managed to get themselves and the ice house to safety, catching a few fish to boot.
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