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Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists have confirmed a report that several tiny zebra mussels have been found in Lake Minnetonka. They’re attached to rocks along the shore on the east side of Wayzata Bay near Highway 101. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:40:15 +0000

Commercial fishing licenses available for rough fish removal The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for six inland commercial fishing areas.Those areas are: Area 13 - Becker County west of U.S. Highway 59. Area 14 - Portions of Becker, Wadena, and Hubbard counties. Area 25 - Portions of Beltrami and Clearwater counties. Area 30 - Includes Aitkin and Mille Lacs counties. Area 31 - Includes [...] Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:16:52 +0000

2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook available Minnesota’s 2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook is now available wherever hunting and angling licenses are sold, online and in many Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices across the state. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:15:48 +0000

DNR to hold public meetings on proposed fishing regulations for Big Sandy and Farm Island lakes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two public open house meetings to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations. The regulations apply to Farm Island Lake, and the experimental fishing regulations apply to the Big Sandy Lake system in Aitkin County. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:03:58 +0000

Campground construction underway at Lake Shetek State Park Tent and recreational vehicle campers will discover new campsites with many amenities next spring at Lake Shetek State Park, home of the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota and the headwaters of the Des Moines River. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:12 +0000

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2009 Boundary Waters Adventure
By Lee Borgersen

Well, here we are again it's already time for my 2009 Boundary Waters Adventure wrap up. This year when we arrived up on Moose Lake the water temps were 55 degrees compared with last years 58 degrees. The lake levels were about average this year unlike the higher levels of last Summer. We thought the bugs were bad last year, but this was the worst I've ever experienced. You had to talk with you mouth closed and I'm no ventriloquist. The mosquitoes, black flies, and sand flees were all out in force to greet us.

After unpacking all our gear I was anxious to launch the boat until the big winds started to blow, so I figured I'll wait till morning.
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Late Ice Transition Time
By Dave Genz

Dave Genz explains seasonal movements under the ice, as we head from midwinter toward the late ice period.

When it comes to any kind of fishing, ice fishing included, we sometimes place too much emphasis on details other than fish location. You can have everything else right on the money… Fish Trap loaded with fresh bait, the right lure, a great rod, Vexilar rigged and ready… but if you don’t have a good idea as to where the fish might be, it’s easy to drill up the wrong tree.

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