Minnesota Mixed Bag: Apply for spring turkey permits in three Wildlife Management Areas by Feb. 17
Staff Report
February 1, 2023
Outdoor news items from around Minnesota.
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Hansen proposes more lottery money for Minnesota’s outdoors
Brian Mozey
February 1, 2023
House File 389, aimed at increasing conservation spending, was introduced in the House’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on Jan. 24
Walz recommends $266 million for Minnesota DNR bonding projects
Brian Mozey
February 1, 2023
Gov. Tim Walz released his $3.3 billion capital budget recommendations Jan. 26 with $265.7 million for the DNR and about $36 million for the state Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Good signs from Austin as Minnesota works to restore native mussels
Eric Morken
February 1, 2023
So much information has been told of the damage that aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels can have on a water system – zebra mussels by filtering important parts of the food chain from
Pro Tip of the Week: Looking for panfish? Check the Mississippi backwaters
Drew Evans
February 1, 2023
The Mississippi River backwaters are producing panfish of all species. I’ve been using minnows and spoons tipped with minnow heads to catch perch, and jigs tipped with plastics or spikes to get bluegills and crappies..
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Angling enforcement action heats up during cooldown
Staff Report
February 1, 2023
Field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers.
Minnesota’s Lake Minnewashta awash in northerns, largemouths, people
Glen Schmitt
February 1, 2023
Because it’s in part surrounded by city and county park land, Carver County’s Lake Minnewashta can be a busy place during the open-water season.
Minnesota Fishing & Hunting Report — Feb. 1, 2023
Staff Report
February 1, 2023
Cold stretch helps lead to better ice in many parts of the state.
Minnesota fishing license hike included in DNR’s budget plans
Brian Mozey
February 1, 2023
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its state budget Jan. 24 with a spending total of $287.4 million.
In addition to raising the cost of fishing licenses, other planned increases include state park stickers, and watercraft
