Outdoor News

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the Minnesota Walleye fishing opener is one month from today on May 15. Schmitt says the reason for the later than normal fishing opener is the fishing opener always need to be 2 weeks away from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. Turkey hunting begins in Minnesota next Wednesday April 14th. Glen says he doesn't think there will be an ammunition shortage for turkey hunting since most hunters won't need much.

I am expecting this summer to be similar to last in terms of fishing pressure. With record boat sales and an increase in the popularity of fishing, I am sure we will have more of the same.

Turkey hunting season is April 14 to May 31 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says turkeys have been more prevalent in Central Minnesota over the years and have been active for the past for weeks. Glen expects a good turkey hunting season and for many people …

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says we are trending toward an early ice out. He says the warmer weather, rain and wind have all contributed to the current conditions. He says the ice is out on Rainy River and people are experiencing some of the best walleye fishing all…

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says ice conditions have deteriorated quickly in the past 10 days due to the warmer weather. He says shorelines and boat accesses are seeing less ice or thin ice on many lakes in Central Minnesota.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says with the warmer weather the ice along the lake shores has been affected and public lake access could be a concern for late season ice fishermen and women. Glen says anglers should air on the side of caution in regards to ice condition…

Although I always find it hard to put away my ice fishing gear, I do relish the days when I can get the boat in the water and search for spring panfish.

Swimming and wading pools to undergo maintenance in May prior to reopening.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. Fishing licenses expire Monday at midnight and every angler needs to get a new license on March 1st. Glen says new this year each person must provide their own information when purchasing a license. This means a spouse can still buy a licens…