The Minnesota DNR is reminding ice fishermen to leave no trace this ice fishing season. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more about Minnesota’s Keep it Clean Law. Minnesota law says that all garbage and waste needs to be stored in your shelter or motor vehicles at all times unless the disposal container…
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The 2024/2025 Ice Fishing season is underway as some fishermen are taking to lakes across Northwest Minnesota. Northwest Area Fisheries Supervisor for the Minnesota DNR Nathan Olson highlights some of the best lakes across the region for Ice Fishing this winter. If you do plan on fishing at South Twin however, Olson says you may…
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People across the State of Minnesota have started taking to lakes across the state for the Winter 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season. With the ice still in its early stages the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds fishermen to take proper safety precautions while on the ice. Northwest MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking to change the state wide walleye bag limit during the Minnesota Legislative Session next year. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says the DNR is currently looking for resident feedback on this major change. With the ice starting to freeze over, Olson also gave an update on…
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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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