DNR webinars cover walleye fishing basics, youth fishing leagues, Cuyuna recreation area

Release from DNR:

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites Minnesotans interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune into upcoming webinars that will discuss youth fishing leagues, muskellunge and the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.

The first webinar, on youth fishing leagues, will be at noon Wednesday, May 25. Join DNR fisheries manager and bass fishing expert Eric Altena as he shares ideas and resources to help grow youth passion for fishing and connect with Minnesota’s increasing number of high school fishing leagues and clubs.

The second webinar, on muskie management and fishing, will be at noon Wednesday, June 1. TJ Debates, DNR fisheries supervisor, will talk about how the DNR manages muskie, where muskie live and some tips on how to catch them. Anglers can begin fishing for muskellunge in Minnesota on Saturday, June 4. There are muskie fishing opportunities across the state, including in the seven-county metro area.

The third webinar, on the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, will be at noon Wednesday, June 8. Learn about the state’s first recreation area, which is centrally located in Minnesota and offers premier mountain biking, scuba diving, fishing, boating and much more.

The webinars are part of the DNR’s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series, which aims to give participants quick, relevant information on upcoming seasons and events, as well as skills to enjoy these opportunities. The webinars are free, but registration is required. More information, including registration information for webinars, is available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Discover).