Tag: fishing opener

Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares his top fishing lakes for 2024

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is today and the Minnesota DNR is expecting over a million people to be fishing on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers this weekend. With over 10,000 lakes across the state, choosing a fishing spot can often be difficult. NW MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares his top lakes across Northwest Minnesota to…
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May 11, 2024 0

Fishing Rules for International Waters

This weekend is the kickoff for the Minnesota fishing season.  R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. For those who will be fishing in the northern part of Minnesota and into Canada, Etienne and Kittleson explain some of the rules involving international waters.


May 13, 2023 0

Minnesota Fishing Opener

It’s the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend, R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. First of all is a reminder that – as always – safety is the number one priority for fishing. Kittleson says another important reminder is to make sure you have a…
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May 11, 2023 0

Extended Conservation Officer Report

Conservation Officers Darrin Kittelson and Curtis Simonson of International Falls were my guests this morning. We talked about several topics, including Lake Flooding, Fishing Opener, Boating Safety, Fish Limits and more:


May 10, 2022 0