FISHING

Open Season: With spring on its way, time to switch gears

As winter gradually relinquishes its clammy hold, hunters and fishermen are experiencing ‘tween time: that seemingly expansive nether-region until spring. My outdoors OCD kicked into high gear last week with the stretch of above-freezing temperatures. What to do: Go ice fishing for the umpteenth time, or prepare for spring? I relented to my urge for the former – especially since now is the best time to target voracious panfish – but I could just have easily gotten ready for the next stretch of outdoor entertainment.

By Tyler Shoberg , March 10, 2010

Open Season: With spring on its way, time to switch gears

As winter gradually relinquishes its clammy hold, hunters and fishermen are experiencing ‘tween time: that seemingly expansive nether-region until spring.

March 10, 2010

Outdoors blog: Anglers getting a few Kamloops rainbows

March 09, 2010

State gets nearly $31 million for fish, wildlife programs

Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across the state. “No matter what the season, Minnesotans proudly carry on long-standing outdoor traditions, including hunting and fishing,” said Klobuchar. “In the land of 10,000 lakes, we recognize the value of the great outdoors, and these funds will continue to protect our natural land, water and wildlife habitats so that we can enjoy them for generations to come.”

March 09, 2010

State gets nearly $31 million for fish, wildlife programs

Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across the state.

By Staff Report , March 09, 2010

DNR Enforcement report: Declining snowmobile conditions, Ice fishing reports etc.

Conservation officer Stuart Bensen (Erskine)reports melting snowmobile trails in the area, and snowmobile activity has slowed. Fish houses are being removed from the lakes. Trespass complaints by coyote hunters and reports of dead coyotes left in the road ditch were investigated. Questions about Firearm Safety Class schedules are coming in.

By Minnesota DNR , March 08, 2010

Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Reports

Here are this week's reports filed by conservation officers across Northeastern Minnesota.

March 08, 2010

Outdoors blog: Fishing fees, deer baiting, grouse hunting on legislative agenda

March 08, 2010

Field Reports: Bill would raise price of Minnesota fishing licenses

Minnesota Sen. Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, will introduce a bill calling for a $4 increase in Minnesota fishing licenses in 2011 and another $4 increase in 2015. Chaudhary wants to tie the increases to three purposes: additional fish stocking, allowing youths 16 and 17 to fish for free (they’re now required to have licenses), and increasing the amount license vendors receive from $1 to $2 per license sold. He also might earmark part of the increase to combating invasive species, he said.

By Sam Cook , March 08, 2010

Wanted: Your hunting and fishing photos

If you have a fishing or hunting photo you’d like to share online, send it to Trophy Room, attention Brad Dokken, 375 Second Ave. N., Box 6008, Grand Forks ND 58206-6008 or e-mail jpeg photos to bdokken@gfherald.com.

March 07, 2010

OUTDOORS CALENDAR: Firearms Safety Course, Banquet schedules etc.

To get an event in the calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 148; or by e-mail at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays.

March 07, 2010

Field Reports: Bill would raise price of Minnesota fishing licenses

Minnesota Sen. Satveer Chaudhary, DFL-Fridley, will introduce a bill calling for a $4 increase in Minnesota fishing licenses in 2011 and another $4 increase in 2015.

March 07, 2010

Do it: Crappie time

While Minnesota fishing seasons have ended for walleyes, northern pike and bass, it’s a good time to fish for crappies. Grab some crappie minnows and head for the closest crappie lake. Fishing out in the open in some 40-degree sunshine isn’t tough duty.

March 07, 2010

DNR, anglers discuss possibility of keeping Lake Superior steelhead

A catch-and-release regulation in place for more than a decade has allowed steelhead numbers to rebound on North Shore streams. The question is whether the population has recovered enough to allow anglers to begin keeping steelhead again.

March 07, 2010

Lakes are no place for anglers’ garbage

As anglers remove their permanent ice shelters from Minnesota lakes, diligence in leaving no trace behind is sometimes forgotten. Avid campers and hikers often recite their golden rule, “If you pack it in, pack it out.”

By Jason Durham , March 06, 2010