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Offline delcecchi

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They're already encroaching on CAWchester. But, they can have it. I don't want it.


You and the old guy with no teeth that I bought corn from....

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Offline mike89

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a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work!!

Offline Jerkbiat

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AND the Indians will buy each property as they sell out.  That is the Grand Plan ya know!!
yes it is.............stay AWAY FROM the casinos until they pay taxes!!!!!!!!! :banghead: :banghead: training-087 :taz: :taz: :taz: :taz:

Most certainly is. My Dad was told that by the big shot of the Mille Lacs band many years ago when my Dad had his shop in Garrison. I certainly stay out of the casinos.
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They're already encroaching on CAWchester. But, they can have it. I don't want it.


You and the old guy with no teeth that I bought corn from....

You can take over and be Mayor of CAWchester, land of diversity and native Minnysoda  peoples Casinos. Maybe they'll stick a Great Spirit blessed eagle fedder in yer hat and name ya Little Big man, or the Great Wazoo.....
« Last Edit: August 08/29/19, 07:55:42 AM by Rebel SS »

Offline delcecchi

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They're already encroaching on CAWchester. But, they can have it. I don't want it.


You and the old guy with no teeth that I bought corn from....

You can take over and be Mayor of CAWchester, land of diversity and native Minnysoda  peoples Casinos. Maybe they'll stick a Great Spirit blessed eagle fedder in yer hat and name ya Little Big man, or the Great Wazoo.....


Nah, not me.  I'm too honest and forthright.  Besides, Mayor has no power.   City Council president maybe.   Or even a member.  If that Wojcik dude can do it so could I.   

Offline Rebel SS

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Well, this town NEEDS some honesty! Graft and BS run amuck! Go for it! I hear they are installing a new meter in the city council chambers. Checks the amount of BS.
Been getting E-mails,from safety/pedestrian DMC council, wondering If I'd consider coming back as safety advisor.....NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :moon:


New meter:

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« Last Edit: August 08/29/19, 09:13:14 AM by Rebel SS »

Offline Lee Borgersen

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      One walleye allowed for Lake Mille Lacs winter anglers starting Dec. 1

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Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fourth season in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Similar to last season, anglers will be allowed to keep walleye on Mille Lacs starting Sunday, Dec. 1, with a limit of one walleye between 21-23 inches, or one fish over 28 inches.

“It’s good news that anglers will be able to harvest walleye again this winter,” said Sarah Strommen, DNR commissioner. “We’re encouraged to see evidence that our conservative approach to Mille Lacs is paying off, allowing continued walleye angling opportunities on this renowned fishing lake.”

Anglers are expected to make Mille Lacs a destination this coming winter. Under very similar regulations, anglers spent about 2 million hours fishing on Mille Lacs each of the last three winters.

“When the walleye population can support it, we want to provide anglers the opportunity to harvest some fish,” said Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries section manager. “As in recent winters, we’re confident that the walleye population is healthy enough to support some harvest.”

“We expect the walleye bite to be quite good on Mille Lacs this winter, which will likely result in a lot of fishing pressure and a relatively high harvest,” Parsons said.  “Feedback from our advisory committee and the community has consistently been that a fish in the winter is the first priority for harvest.”

“If high catch rates continue this winter, harvest may exceed the 15,000 pounds of walleye taken last winter. This may also directly affect open water angling opportunities,” Parsons added.

Harvest from the winter of 2019-20 will be counted toward the state’s annual share of walleye from Mille Lacs under the 1837 treaty. State anglers share the safe harvest level with eight Chippewa tribes that have fishing rights under the treaty. The state’s allowable harvest for the coming year will be set in early 2020 through discussions between the state and the tribes.

Winter regulations are set after completion of the DNR’s annual fall netting assessment of the lake. The DNR’s 2019 assessment found that the walleye population has remained relatively stable over the past three years, having rebounded from population lows seen from 2012 – 2016.

Conservative fishing regulations in response to the population lows have contributed to the recovery, and allowed the DNR to offer a harvest opportunity in recent winters as well as in May 2019 during the open water fishing season.

Insights into fall assessments
While encouraged by the rebound in walleye abundance, the DNR continues to take a cautious approach to managing the fishery. Survival of walleye to age 3 and older has been inconsistent in recent years. The fish hatched six years ago – referred to as the 2013 year class – are now 17-21 inches and continue to dominate the population, accounting for about 40 percent of the fish caught in fall test netting. Year classes formed since 2013 show mixed results.

Numbers of walleye from the 2014 and 2015 year classes remain below the 15-year average. The 2016 year class appears close to average, while the 2017 year class, now between 12 and 14 inches in length, is above average in abundance. The size of the 2017 year class is significant because since 2008, only the 2013 year class had been average-or-above.

“We are encouraged to see additional year classes that will contribute to the fishery in the future,” Parsons said. “Having multiple year classes approaching maturity makes us more comfortable with starting to harvest some of the 2013 year-class under this winter’s regulation.”

The assessment also looks at food abundance and walleye health. Perch and tullibee are the primary food source for Mille Lacs’ walleye. Perch and tullibee from 0 to 2 years old were caught in moderate numbers.

Walleye condition, or “plumpness,” remained lower than recent averages. The relatively thin condition of fish suggest that forage was limited during parts of this year. This contributed to the high catch rates in Mille Lacs this summer. Limited forage usually results in a good walleye bite because there is less food available for fish to eat, making an angler’s bait all the more attractive.

Complete winter fishing regulations for Mille Lacs Lake is available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/millelacslake.

Categories: Ice Fishing, News, Walleye
Tags: DNR, Ice fishing, Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota, Walleye, winter limit
« Last Edit: November 11/06/19, 03:38:56 PM by Lee Borgersen »
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Offline glenn57

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Offline Reinhard

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Low forage numbers to means there are a lot of predators meaning lot's of walleye's which is reported by all the resort owners.  The DNR [which I respect and believe are doing a good job generally] are flat out not telling it like it is as far as this lake.  The lake is full of walleyes, Loaded.  To me they are with the tribes more than they are with the anglers who pay to stock the lake and support local buisness's there.  I talked to one guide on one of the launches I fished on this year.  He was not a happy camper.  he is seeing local resorts, gas stations and more being bought up by the tribe to control most of the lake in the future.  He talked about the hundreds of walleyes his launch gets daily.  Just one of the 4 launches.  I will go back and support that resort when I can.  No reason the limit can't go to at least 3 or for within a slot limit, none.  This is political not reality.  DNR and the Tribes vs the anglers of Minnesota and any buisness that is localy owned there.  good luck.

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great post Reiny……… especially that part about the tribes buying everything up. I've said that from the very beginning of the casinos being built. white man goes spends there money at a place that doesn't pay taxes, gets U.S government subsidies then goes to buying up  everything on the lake cause they got ridicules amounts of money to throw around!!!! :confused: :confused: :angry2: :angry2:
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Offline Bobberineyes

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Made it up last year, caught lots of walleyes. Several big fish but like the article stated lots of 19"ers ( 13 class). Managed 1 slot fish but being that size I knew it was full of eggs. Why would they let us keep a fish between 21 and 23 ?? Are they not prime reproducers?  We'll head up that way a couple times this year, i guess if i dont keep the slot fish we all know who will..

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I miss the big lake greatly. I use to sled and porty way out to the flats, behind Spirit, Jug, all over, but I'm not unloading the sled and riding miles out there for one fish!  Can't even seem to get many nice Jumbos any more!  :pouty:
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