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  1. jim curlee

    WTB Ski Doo Skandic

    By jim curlee, in FREE LISTING-FOR SALE! List Your Boats, Fishing, Hunting, Employment & Used Items! - FM 'Members'   
  3. lakesareaoutdoors

    Fall Bass Fishing!

    By lakesareaoutdoors, in Fishing Minnesota - (Spring, Summer & Fall)   
  4. Huntin&Fishin

    Grey Wolf Fish Houses 1 2

    By Huntin&Fishin, in Ice Fishing Minnesota
  5. fish4halibut

    Utili-sports™ Trailer (ice Fishing/toy Hauling/utility)

    By fish4halibut, in Ice Fishing Minnesota   
  6. Muskies

    Rainy lake fishing 2020 1 2 3 4

    By Muskies, in Crane-Kabetogama-Namakan-Rainy-Rainy River Fishing Reports   
  7. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Waterfowl hunters reminded to avoid spreading aquatic invasive species (published September 24, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  8. mshultz

    Big Fork River

    By mshultz, in Grand Rapids, Backus, Bowstring, Deer River, Emily, Hackensack, Longville Fishing Reports - Hunting - Events   
  9. SkunkedAgain

    Interesting Things To See On Vermilion 1 2 3

    By SkunkedAgain, in Vermilion-Pelican Lake-Chisholm-Cook-Ely-Eveleth-Hibbing-Orr-Virginia Fishing Reports - Hunting
  10. Joe

    2020 Bemidji Area Fishing Reports 1 2 3 4 16

    By Joe, in Bemidji Area, Cass, Leech and Winnibigoshish Lake Fishing Reports - Hunting   
  11. UKCM

    2020 Lake Osakis Fishing Reports 1 2 3 4 42

    By UKCM, in Alexandria-Miltona-Ottertail-Battle Lake-Perham-Fergus Falls Area Fishing Reports - Hunting   
  12. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac (published September 21, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  13. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Zebra mussels confirmed in a Sherburne County lake for first time (published September 21, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  14. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Don’t miss the show on these Minnesota state forest fall color drives (published September 21, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  15. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Shoreline restoration project at Itasca State Park begins in October (published September 21, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  16. DonkeyHodey

    Deer Hunt Results.

    By DonkeyHodey, in MN Deer Hunting-Bear-Elk-Moose
  17. harvey lee

    Archery Hunting Photos 1 2 3 4 35

    By harvey lee, in MN Archery - Bowhunting
  18. Joe

    Albert Lea-Austin-Faribault-Mankato-Northfield-Waseca, Fishing Reports 1 2 3 4 72

    By Joe, in South Central Minnesota, Faribault, Mankato, Albert Lea, Waterville fishing reports - hunting - Events   
  19. Wanderer

    2019 Duck Geese Goose Waterfowl Opener (2018 Too) 1 2 3 4 6

    By Wanderer, in MN Duck Hunting - Geese - Waterfowl-Sandhill Cranes
  20. papadarv

    LakeMaster Vs Navionics Boating App

    By papadarv, in Fishing Minnesota - (Spring, Summer & Fall)   
  21. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Fatal accidents involving OHVs reach highest level in more than a decade (published September 17, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  22. Rick

    OutdoorMN News - Dock and lift removal is important time to check for invasive species (published September 17, 2020)

    By Rick, in Outdoor Minnesota Talk - Keep it Civil
  23. Rick

    2020 Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Reports 1 2 3 4 111

    By Rick, in Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Reports   
  24. delcecchi

    LaTourelle charged

    By delcecchi, in Vermilion-Pelican Lake-Chisholm-Cook-Ely-Eveleth-Hibbing-Orr-Virginia Fishing Reports - Hunting   
  25. JigginGopher

    Deer Decoys

    By JigginGopher, in MN Archery - Bowhunting
  26. papadarv

    Ottertail fishing report

    By papadarv, in Alexandria-Miltona-Ottertail-Battle Lake-Perham-Fergus Falls Area Fishing Reports - Hunting   


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    • mulefarm
      2020 Waterfowl Hunting Reports by Troy Smutka of Great Day on the Water Guide Service

      By mulefarm · Posted

      Troy, any more reports?
    • Dash 1
      St Cloud Fishing Reports

      By Dash 1 · Posted

      As much as I would like to blame the catfish or other species of hurting the panfish population, the number one factor I believe is over harvest from fishing. There are people that fish 4 or more days a week and give fish away to others that don’t fish.  Somehow they just can’t bring themselves to catch and release which I do not understand.  I love fishing and I love the taste of fish but no way my I cleaning fish every time I go out. Hopefully we can continue to educate people on the benefits of catch and release instead of keeping so many. It sucks to go down to 10 or 5 for a limit, but if it helps us down the road I will live with it.  The lake my in-laws have a cabin on has been 5 sunfish for many years now and  it has helped. It just takes a while.
    • PRO-V
      Boots?

      By PRO-V · Posted

      I have trouble taking recommendations from someone that is obviously just trying to use this forum to sell stuff. Just like the pro's - the best product is the one that sponsors them. 🙄
    • gimruis
      St Cloud Fishing Reports

      By gimruis · Posted

      I don't fish that series of lakes but I have also heard that the introduction of the catfish years ago has played a significant role in reducing the population of panfish, especially bluegills.  I know bass anglers that fish out there regularly using artificial moving lures that still catch catfish.  That tells me they are aggressive and hungry.   I believe muskies were also introduced but muskies have not been proven to have a measurable impact on panfish populations, except for maybe perch.  There's simply not enough of them and stomach content studies have shown they prefer a diet of suckers, ciscoes (when present), small pike, and perch.  Would they eat a bluegill given the chance?  Of course.  But they do not seek them out as primary prey.   Another likely factor is angler over harvest.  Panfish populations get hammered almost year round now.
    • smurfy
      St Cloud Fishing Reports

      By smurfy · Posted

      looks like there will be a change in sunfish limits effective march 1. article in todays st cloud times said there looking to reduce the sunfish limit on 9 area lakes. those lakes happen to make up the horseshoe chain system. looks like the new limit will go from 20 to 10.   now this is just my opinion but i didnt hear any issues with the panfish population  until a few years after they introduced the catfish to that system.   either way i'm ok with the change! 
    • Austin12345
      Trout, Snow, and Frozen Lakes

      By Austin12345 · Posted

      love all the pictures 
    • Austin12345
      What locator to get?

      By Austin12345 · Posted

      Are you looking for one for hardwater or openwater
    • gimruis
      Boots?

      By gimruis · Posted

      Whoa, bringing this one back from the dead.   I use Rockys.  The specific model are Cornstalkers.  They have 500 grams of insulation.  I use mine as all-purpose boots, walking for pheasants/grouse and sitting for deer/turkeys.  The first set I had lasted for about 10 years before they started to fall apart.  I'm on my second pair now, year 3 coming up.  I had a pair of Redhead Comfort Airs from Bass Pro for 2 seasons and they started to leak and my feet always got wet.  Highly suggest avoiding the Redhead brand of boots.
    • billrider80
      Boots?

      By billrider80 · Posted

      I like Danner. These boots tick all the right factors that go into delivering a great boot experience, more here https://bootsgeek.com/danner-quarry-review/
    • JBMasterAngler
      Trout, Snow, and Frozen Lakes

      By JBMasterAngler · Posted

      Well, just wrapped up my last day in Grand Marais. All the smaller, shallow lakes are locked up with ice, or will be after tonight. Lots of snow up the trail, but getting around on back roads wasn’t a problem. I stopped and fished most of the trout lakes around the gunflint and arrowhead trails...the ones that weren’t frozen over anyway. My dad didn’t see a single grouse...I saw one at the start of the arrowhead. I didn’t hear a single gunshot while I was out fishing. Saw 1 moose, 1 bear, a few deer, foxes were everywhere! And even saw a fisher run across the road. Saw just about every animal print you can think of in the snow. Still a few diving ducks around, snow buntings and crossbills everywhere. And finally seen a gray jay! Despite the cold and snow, it really wasn’t that bad out. Was a different perspective fishing all the lakes in waders, as opposed to being in a boat.   

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