FISHING
Paddleboat excursion leads to 46-inch muskie 
Recently on Portage Bay of Leech Lake 10-year-old Alex Ash persuaded his friend, 14-year-old Alex Castagneri, to join him on a fishing excursion in a paddle boat.
June 25, 2010
A heckuva halibut
Most experienced fishermen have an infamous “big fish” story or two – blurring the line between fact and fiction. But in the case of Phil Carlson and Tyler Dahlheimer, the tale of the 430-pound halibut that they landed in Alaska is no exaggeration. This is the ultimate “big fish” story and it is entirely true.
By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , June 24, 2010
Fishing season opens at midnight, experts optimistic
The walleyes should be in a cooperative mood when the season opens tonight at midnight, according to Park Rapids Area DNR Fisheries Supervisor Edie Evarts.
By Pat Miller , May 14, 2010
DNR offers convenience, savings with enhanced online license purchasing
Anglers and hunters will find convenience, 24-hour-a-day service and savings when they buy their 2010 licenses using the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) enhanced online licensing system.
May 01, 2010
Leech Lake Tribal Council urges cancellation of pre- walleye opener fishing protest
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council’s legal department must seek approval from the Tribal Council before assisting in the organization any hunting, fishing or gathering demonstrations associated with the 1855 treaty.
April 23, 2010
Leech Lake, White Earth members to demonstrate treaty fishing rights on Lake Bemidji
Members of the Leech Lake and White Earth Bands of Ojibwe have announced their intention to fish for walleye in Lake Bemidji May 14, the day before the May 15 walleye opener.
By Molly Miron , April 22, 2010
County may restrict channels to stop zebras
Douglas County’s war against zebra mussels may soon escalate. At Tuesday’s regular board meeting, commissioners discussed the option of restricting watercraft traffic on channels between lakes Darling and Cowdry and lakes Geneva and Victoria.
By Celeste Beam , April 16, 2010
Fish affected by early spring, ice out
The 2010 open-water season has arrived with some interesting circumstances.
By Jason Durham , April 11, 2010
Late Memorial Day weekend delays walleye fishing opener
Minnesota’s 2010 walleye opener will be Saturday, May 15, one a week later than usual.
April 07, 2010
Sunnier days expected for Perham area boat business
Reflecting back on the cool summer of 2009 and the economic meltdown of the same year–everybody is looking ahead to a pleasant summer.
By Louis Hoglund , March 26, 2010
Ice fishing shelter removal dates approaching
Minnesota’s ice fishing shelter removal dates are fast approaching. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice of inland waters no later than midnight on March 1 in the southern two-thirds of the state and March 15 in the northern third.
February 23, 2010
Record 212-pound sturgeon speared in Wisconsin believed to be 100 years old
The sturgeon was speared Saturday by Ron Grishaber of Appleton. It was 84 inches long, or about the height of Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut
February 22, 2010
New DNR license-buying system goes online Feb. 18
Minnesotans who buy their hunting, fishing and other Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) licenses at retail outlets will soon do so via a new electronic licensing system.
February 16, 2010
Getting along swimmingly: Muskies, walleyes thriving in Lake Miltona, say surveys
Studies show that the walleyes and muskies in Lake Miltona are getting along just fine.
By Jordan Peterson, Student Intern , February 10, 2010
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake covered or partially covered with ice, especially those that feature aeration systems.
December 01, 2009
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