The early Ice fishing season is expected to get underway this weekend. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says that some lakes across the region are reporting ice thick enough for walking. While the ice may be safe to walk on in some areas, Olson says that you still need to take extra…
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The 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season is coming to an end soon, and fishermen are reminded about some important deadlines fast approaching. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson reminds us about the upcoming ice house removal deadline. Olson also says fishermen will have to get new fishing licenses, as the 2024/2025 season is coming to an…
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The temperature is getting colder and colder each day and the DNR knows you love to go ice fishing. This weekend is no exception as Phil Talmage of the International Falls Fishery branch tells us all about the event of Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend. Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Take…
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With temps expected to reach as high as 50 degrees Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds anglers to remove their fish houses off of area lakes as ice continues to deteriorate. Halverson also reminds anglers to clean up after themselves and warns that they can now be fined for not doing so. The DNR also…
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For the second straight year, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has a Take Someone New Ice Fishing Challenge. Cayla Bendel with the Game and Fish Department talks about the contest. That fish house was donated by Runnings. Bendel tells us about last year’s contest. There’s more information on North Dakota’s Take Someone New…
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Recent weather trends across the region have caused ice conditions to change rapidly. This is especially the case in Northwest Minnesota where conditions have been uneven. Nicole Biagi of the Minnesota DNR Enforcement Ice Safety Coordinator tells us what anglers should consider before heading out on the ice as well as what it will take…
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As many anglers take to the ice one law that they should be aware of is the new laws regarding garbage waste and disposal while they are on the ice. MN DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson breaks down these new laws so that you can be in compliance. Failure to follow these rules can lead…
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This year will bring big changes for all ice fishers and anglers alike. A new law is in effect that will fine anyone out on the ice for leaving litter behind. The law was originally designed to impede sewage waste but will also include trash, animal carcasses, cigarette filters, firework debris, and any other form…
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The ice fishing season is here and that means fishermen of many ages and experience will be taking the ice to test their luck, and Minnesota DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some advice for those trying to get into the sport. R&J News will share more ice fishing advice with Nathan Olson throughout…
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As the Ice on Minnesota lakes and rivers continue to freeze over and ice fishers across the state start to take to the ice the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least four inches of new, clear ice. While 4 inches of new, clear ice is the…
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