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Rapala Partners With State Fish Art Contest

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:34:18 -0400

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota-Wildlife Forever is pleased to announce a partnership with Rapala® and the State Fish Art Contest. A recent donation of fishing gear from Rapala included rod and reel combos and fishing lures to be handed out to the winners of the national art contest during the Eleventh annual State Fish Art Expo, August 1, 2009 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

New ‘move-over’ law for boaters effective July 1

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:42:22 -0400

A new Minnesota law requiring boaters to stay clear of enforcement watercraft with their emergency lights flashing goes into effect on July 1. The so-called move-over law is intended to provide the same protection for watercraft enforcement officers as similar laws do for police, State Patrol and other emergency response personnel.

Fishing, hunting law changes effective July 1

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:41:34 -0400

Hunters and anglers should be aware of a number of law changes that will take effect July 1 (as opposed to the usual Aug. 1 date) as a result of legislation passed this year.

Changes to fishing regulations are listed online. Changes to hunting regulations will be listed in the 2009 Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet, which will be available in August.

DNR fishing grant helps educators ‘Pay It Forward’

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:40:54 -0400

Making a fishing pole part of a youth’s outdoor learning experience became a reality this summer for 33 successful applicants in a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) program that provides educators with equipment kits that help introduce youth to fishing.

BRANSON FLOORING INSTALLER PROVES ANYONE CAN CATCH THE BIG ONE

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:01:30 -0400

BRANSON FLOORING INSTALLER PROVES ANYONE CAN CATCH THE BIG ONE

MINNEAPOLIS - If you want to catch a big fish, your bait needs to be in the water. And if you want to win $100,000 playing FLW Fantasy Fishing, you need to enter. At least once.

BILLBOARDS AND TV ADS TARGET INVADERS

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:16:42 -0400

Thirty-five newly installed highway billboards near lakes and rivers are warning Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and Michigan boaters and anglers this summer not to pick up Aquatic Hitchhikers. In addition, signs in Minnesota at the Twin Cities International Airport, show what the invasive fugitives can look like and how to stop them before they stow-away on boats and trailers and spread to other waters. Television ads during favorite Saturday morning fishing shows are showing sportsmen how to take action against invasive species. Wanted posters in local papers are instructing residents: Wanted Dead, Not Alive.

MINNESOTAN WINS HANGIN' WITH HRBIE CONTEST

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:11:21 -0400

ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA - Charter Communications and WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle channel, will award Jon Schaefer of St. Cloud, Minnesota and his fishing buddy and bother-in-law Matt Kramer of St. Joseph's, Minnesota the chance to spend the day fishing with former Minnesota Twins great Kent Hrbek on June 4 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Take-a-Kid Fishing Weekend is June 5-7

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:14:03 -0400

Minnesotans who want to catch some quality family time are encouraged to take advantage of Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend, June 5-7.

Minnesota residents 18 and older can fish for free during these days when they accompany an angler younger than 16.

DNR schedules summer fisheries surveys on Duluth area lakes

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:13:20 -0400

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct lake surveys and population assessments during the 2009 field season in the Duluth Fisheries Area which includes parts of St. Louis and Lake Counties. In addition, 42 streams and rivers will be continuously monitored for temperature throughout the summer. Fisheries surveys and assessments monitor changes in fish populations and determine whether management strategies have been effective. Survey frequency varies on each lake depending on angler use, lake size, and frequency of stocking. DNR staff use the data in developing individual fisheries lake management plans. The plans identify goals for key species in the lake and outline specific management activities.

DNR Fisheries summer fieldwork schedule on area lakes.

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:49:45 -0400

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting fisheries surveys and assessments during the 2009 field season in the Aitkin fisheries area.

Fisheries surveys and assessments monitor changes in fish populations and determine whether management strategies have been effective. Survey frequency varies on each lake depending on angler use, lake size, frequency of stocking, DNR staff use the data in developing individual fisheries lake management plans. The plans identify goals for key species in the lake and outline specific management activities.

Aquatic plant removal may require permits

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:48:02 -0400

Lakeshore property owners are reminded that many aquatic plant management activities require a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

DNR staff members who issue permits for aquatic plant removal can help lakeshore owners avoid harming the lake or river near their home, said Steve Enger, DNR Division of Ecological Resources.

DNR announces four new critical habitat license plates (May 15, 2009)

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:29:10 -0400

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) revealed four new critical habitat license plate designs today during a ceremony at the Hennepin County deputy registrar’s office in Minnetonka.

2009 STATE FISH ART WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:56:06 -0400

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota - Winners of the 2009 Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest have officially been announced. Over 2,100 contestants from 47 states participated in this year's contest. Youth in grades 4-12 used their talent and imagination to draw or paint their official state fish while learning about fishing and fisheries conservation.

CABELA'S MWC EAST DIVISION KICKS OFF ON DETROIT RIVER

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:15:24 -0400

Minnetonka, Minnestoa- The Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) begins its East division on April 25 in Trenton, Michigan. This is the fourth time in the six year history of the MWC East that a tournament will be held at Elizabeth Park on the Detroit River. Tournament weigh-ins are free to attend and will run from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Stop by and see your favorite team weigh-in. Anglers fish in two person teams and are allowed to weigh a limit of 5 fish per team per day. The team that weighs in the most pounds of fish over the two day event wins the tournament and the first place prize money of $12,650. This tournament is being filmed for television by North American Media Group to air on the VERSUS Network. Tournament coverage will air twice on VERSUS in June. Both airings will be at 10:30am (EST) with the first one on Tuesday, June 2nd and the second one on Thursday, June 4th.

Want to fish? Nothing to it

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:05:20 -0400

Once upon a time, all that was needed to go fishing was a cane pole and can of worms. A boat and motor was almost considered an extravagance. Those days are long gone. Or are they?

Contrary to the perception one might get from TV, magazines or a visit to a sporting goods store, fishing need not be expensive or complicated.