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Anglers Reminded of Fishing License Changes Ahead of Opener

Lee Voss — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:01:21 +0000

With Minnesota's fishing opener set for this Saturday, the DNR is reminding you of price increases that took effect this season.

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Mille Lacs Walleye Numbers Down From Last Year

Lee Voss — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:01:25 +0000

Hundreds, if not thousands of anglers will be heading to Minnesota's premiere walleye lake this weekend for the fishing opener. But, what kind of harvest numbers can they expect from Lake Mille Lacs?

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Early Spring to Have Little Impact on Fishing Opener

Lee Voss — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:01:52 +0000

As anglers ready themselves for this weekend's fishing opener, many are wondering what kind of impact the early spring had on the fish spawn.

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Zeal for Early Fishing Opener Fades

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:28:30 +0000

The appetite to let Minnesota's anglers hit the lakes a week earlier for the annual walleye opener seems to be fading at the state Capitol. Minnesota senators involved in outdoors issues gave it the thumbs-down Monday.

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State Legislature Mulls Mom-Friendly Fish Opener

The Associated Press — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:59:16 +0000

There's a move brewing in the Legislature to make this year's Minnesota fishing opener more mom-friendly. The state House has approved a game and fish bill with a provision to shift this year's game-fishing season up a week to May 5.

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Local Bait Shop Owner Talks Fishing Opener [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:55:57 +0000

It might be less than ideal weather, but fisherman everywhere are gearing up for the first fishing weekend of the season.

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MnDOT Halts Road Construction Leading Up To Fishing Opener

Lee Voss — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:09:19 +0000

If you are heading up north for the fishing opener, you won't encounter much in the way of road construction. That is, unless you leave early or stay through Sunday.

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Dayton Buys Fishing License Ahead Of Minnesota Opener

The Associated Press — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:51:40 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton is getting ready for Saturday's fishing opener by buying a fishing license. The first-term governor is scheduled to pick up a license at the Department of Natural Resources headquarters in St. Paul on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Urgers Boaters To 'Pull Plug' On Invasives

The Associated Press — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:49:00 +0000

With the fishing season opener coming up Saturday, Minnesota is urging boaters to 'pull the plug' on aquatic invasive species. Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr says boaters and anglers need take personal responsibility to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasives such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny waterfleas.

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