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Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — April 21, 2017

April 20, 2017

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The ice is gone, but there hasn’t been much to report from anglers. As water temperatures continue to warm, many of the bays and boat harbors will start to hold panfish. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 LAKE OF THE WOODS Sturgeon fishing continues to be good in the…

Sportsmen and sportswomen, time to start paying attention at Minnesota Capitol

April 19, 2017

Joe Albert

Five weeks remain in this year’s legislative session.

Lessard: ‘I’ve never seen … such an anti-sportsmen Legislature’

April 17, 2017

Javier Serna

Former state senator for whom the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council is partially named not a fan of Legacy bill unanimously passed by House last week.

Lake of the Woods/Rainy River sturgeon population just keeps getting better

April 13, 2017

Joe Albert

A big part of the restoration has been regulations designed specifically to protect the slow-growing fish.

Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — April 14, 2017

April 13, 2017

Site Staff

District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended arson investigation training at Camp Ripley. Court was attended at the Roseau County courthouse. CO Huener also responded to a fire east of Strathcona and made contact with the person who accidentally started the fire. A complaint was taken regarding someone shooting from a vehicle at turkeys. CO Nicholas Prachar…

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — April 14, 2017

April 13, 2017

Site Staff

LAKE MILLE LACS Most of the lake is wide open and any ice that remained early this week was being pushed with the wind and deteriorating fast. Complete ice-out is likely to occur by the weekend, if not sooner. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 LAKE OF THE WOODS The lake is now open…

Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar — April 14, 2017

April 13, 2017

Site Staff

Banquets/Fundraisers April 15: RKBA Sportsman Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Pooters Sports Bar, Altura. For more info call Sheldon Goree, 507-429-5789. April 15: Southern Gateway MDHA Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club, Albert Lea. For more info call Deanne Von Wald, 507-213-0823. April 18: Madison Lake DU Banquet, Point Pleasant. For more info call Terry Weston, 507-381-8625. April 19: North Crow Wing…

Trout, trout, pretty little trout: Stocking time on the Vermillion River {video}

April 7, 2017

Rob Drieslein

With the Minnesota trout opener looming on April 15, DNR Fisheries crews were planting thousands of rainbows in the south-metro coldwater fishery.

DNR: Strong turkey season on tap for state hunters

April 6, 2017

Joe Albert

First season kicks off April 12.

Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — April 17, 2017

April 6, 2017

Site Staff

District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked tip-up pike anglers on Lake of the Woods. Enforcement action was taken on anglers who dumped several trips’ worth of carcasses on the lake. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobiling, ATVing, boat/water safety, and angling enforcement. Time also was spent checking anglers on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy…

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — April 7, 2017

April 6, 2017

Site Staff

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS The shorelines, bays, and harbors are mostly ice-free. There’s still plenty of main lake ice, but it has started to move when the wind blows. The ice fishing season is over so start looking for panfish to show up in the harbors and bays as the water warms. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811…

Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar — April 7, 2017

April 6, 2017

Site Staff

Banquets/Fundraisers April 7: Faribault DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Faribault American Legion. For more info call Dustin Dienst 507-332-9884. April 7: Blue Earth County Minnesota Pheasants Inc, Kato Entertainment Center, Mankato. For more info call 507-387-9011. April 7: Paynesville DU Banquet, American Legion 281. For more info call Tony Flannigan, 320-333-3531. April 7: Watonwan River Longbeards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., St. James…

Final thoughts on ice season 2016-17

April 5, 2017

Terry Tuma

Ice angling lessons to consider as another incredible hard-water season draws to a close.

Sharpshooting complete, CWD deer count at 11

March 30, 2017

Javier Serna

All but one of those positives were in a cluster that was about four miles west of Lanesboro.

Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar — March 31, 2017

March 30, 2017

Site Staff

Banquets/Fundraisers March 31: Central Stearn DU Banquet, Blackberry Ridge Golf Course. For more info call Mark Haus, 320-203-1942. March 31: Osakis DU Banquet, Osakis VFW. For more info call Jason Schultz, 320-491-8476. March 31: Rum River Longbeards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Northern Lights Banquet Center, Pease. For more info call Holly Altenhofen, 763-856-3568. March 31: Lost Marsh DU Banquet, Pemberton Community…

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 31, 2017

March 30, 2017

Site Staff

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS Main lake ice continues to hold, but many shorelines and access points are now busted loose. Fishing pressure was light again this week, limited to a few people looking for panfish in the bays. With the warm weather this week, it’ll be tough to be fishing on them by the weekend. Johnson’s…

Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — March 31, 2017

March 30, 2017

Site Staff

District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Assistance was given in taking inventory of permanent fish houses still on the lake in anticipation of the March 31 removal deadline. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobile, ATV, boat and water safety, and angling enforcement. Time was spent checking anglers on Lake of…

Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — March 17, 2017

March 16, 2017

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District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted with the law, ethics, and conservation portion of the hunter’s education course in Roseau. Anglers were checked on Lake of the Woods and the Warroad River. CO Eric Benjamin (Warroad) worked snowmobiling, ATVing, and angling enforcement. CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports an increase in fishing pressure since inland waters have…

Bill: Poachers could lose license for 10 years

March 16, 2017

Javier Serna

Currently, the most serious penalties currently kick in with $5,000 in restitution value and result in five years of lost privileges.

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 17, 2017

March 16, 2017

Site Staff

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS With the exception of some panfish in the bays or perch close to shore on the main lake, fishing pressure has been very limited. With cracks and heaves limiting travel options on the main lake and the uncertainty of ice conditions the further out you go, there just hasn’t been a lot…

Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar — March 17, 2017

March 16, 2017

Site Staff

Banquets/Fundraisers March 17: Red Lake DU Banquet, American Legion. For more info call Bryan Grove, 218-689-3458. March 17: Grant County DU Banquet, Hoffman Community Ctr. For more info call Andy Bye, 320-760-0962. March 17: UMD DU Banquet, Greyaolon Ballroom. For more info call Jace Marinetto, 218-398-0877. March 18: Pine County NWTF Banquet, 4 p.m., Hinckley Community Center, Hinckley. For more…

Minnesota Outdoor News Calendar — March 10, 2017

March 9, 2017

Site Staff

Banquets/Fundraisers March 10: Renville DU Banquet, Renville Community Center. For more info call Joe Schlaget, 320-847-3243. March 10: NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chart House Restaurant, Lakeville. For more info call John Spelman, 719-440-6393. March 11: Twin Cities WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Roseville. For more info call Chris Petersen, 507-450-6256. March 11: Minnesota Lakes WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Broadway…

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 10, 2017

March 9, 2017

Site Staff

LAKE MILLE LACS The shorelines and access points are beat up and the bridges over any cracks have been pulled by resorts. With the warm and cold weather, the ice is moving and buckling so you really need to watch where you’re going with an ATV. With the bridges gone, it’s tough to get to the mud flats so call ahead…

Strange ride continues for anglers seeking to extend late-ice season

March 9, 2017

Glen Schmitt

You can go as far west as Alexandria and still find walkable ice, although there is a distinct line west and south of this region that now offers few, if any, ice-fishing options.

Minnesota Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — March 10, 2017

March 9, 2017

Site Staff

District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted the Wildlife Division with the necropsy of a dead moose. Work was done preparing a search warrant, and anglers were checked on Lake of the Woods. CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports mixed angling success for walleye on Lake of the Woods. Many people are starting to target large northern pike…

Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — March 3, 2017

March 2, 2017

Site Staff

Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – Some resorts have closed their accesses, while others were still allowing anglers to use ATVs or vehicles early in the week. Call ahead to find out what travel and access options remain for this weekend. The deep, mud basin areas in 28 feet or more remain the best option for…

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Lessard: ‘I’ve never seen … such an anti-sportsmen Legislature’

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DNR: Strong turkey season on tap for state hunters

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Sharpshooting complete, CWD deer count at 11

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Bill: Poachers could lose license for 10 years

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