This year has been a year of broken records for the Minnesota DNR, as they have certified a number of different state record fish across the state. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. In other news, earlier this year the DNR implemented a new e-licensing system, and Olson tells us…
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After years of discussing potential changes the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking public comments pertaining to a potential decrease in the Minnesota statewide walleye bag limit. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there’s a number of different reasons that they’re looking to change the bag…
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March 1 was the start of a new fishing season, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have implemented new limits on some different species of fish. DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more. More information on fishing regulations can be seen online at the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us.
The Bemidji Police Department, and Bemidji Parks and Recreation are teaming up on Friday for the Casting With Cops youth fishing event at Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us what we can expect. Reeling says youth will not need a fishing license to participate, and that…
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The Bronco Bass Fishing club had wrapped up their summer season on Sunday in the SATT Team State Tournament where 6 of their fishermen went on Pelican Lake in Orr, and left as the state champs. The 6 Broncos were Tanner Gustafson, Cooper Jensen, Cullen Erickson who had caught a 4.13lb largemouth that was the…
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If you’re interested in doing something outdoors this weekend, you’re in luck. Sara Berhow with the Minnesota DNR says this is Take A Kid Fishing Weekend. Berhow goes on to say that Saturday is a day when you can get into all Minnesota state parks free of charge. You would still have to pay to…
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It’s the opening weekend of fishing season in Minnesota. At DNR Fisheries, they’re concerned not only about the live ones we hope to catch, but fish that also died in the winter kill. Nathan Olson with DNR Fisheries in Detroit Lakes says he hasn’t seen a winter kill like this before. What causes winter kill?…
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MN DNR Conservation Officer, Jim Guida and MN DNR Conservation Officer Candidate, Ben Ulrich, joined the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to talk about Ben’s continued training in his career, as well as covering various rules and regulations for Fall hunting and fishing in the Brainerd Lakes Area.
During Take a Kid Fishing weekend (Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12) Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger along. “Fishing together with kids is a fun way to spend time in the outdoors,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.…
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Minnesota, MN — One of the great things about the fishing tradition in the State of Minnesota is that it’s a past-time that is easily accessible by all. While your neighbor or friend might be hitting the water in $100,000 boat with another $10,000 worth of fish finding electronics, it’s important to know that you…
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