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By Wanderer · Posted
That’s a dandy BobT. Good birthday gift for your BIL! I agree with @DonkeyHodey, it’s all in the girth when they get over 20-21 inches. My heaviest weighed on a scale went 7.5 lbs and was 22 inches. It was the thickest smallie I’ve ever seen live. I couldn’t believe the weight so I weighed it twice. Plus camera angles just can’t always do a fish justice. Me holding my fish made it look like a heavy 5. It looked more for real when my brother held it. Laying in the net on 22.5 inch bump board. That one took my breath away; made me shake for a while. Those toads will do that; congrats again! -
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By delcecchi · Posted
If you want to have fun, get over the Walleye obsession. Bass and pike are also around and also fun to catch. -
By alfisher · Posted
Going to be staying in daisy bay first week of August I know it is not the best time of year to be fishing but I will take what I can get family rented a cabin and I am wondering how the fishing is in that area will be looking for walleyes does anyone have and advice on the area things to try such as areas, baits etc. any info would be great -
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By merc · Posted
I would come but I don't want to hog all the prizes. But honestly I won't be around this weekend but heading up either Monday or Tuesday. Hope they have a great turnout as it is for a really good group!! -
By DonkeyHodey · Posted
Beautiful fish, Bob! FWIW, I like the following (printed from a study from Michigan DNR) length/weight chart... https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/SMII_Assembled_Doc_2017_final_552610_7.pdf It's pages and pages of scientific mumbo-jumbo: BUT, if you can click to Chapter 17, pages 5-9, you'll find an awesome length/weight chart that is what I use to guage my fish (as this includes numerous sport but also non-game fish (burbot, redhorse, etc...), which can be hard to find... ) (BTW, I like the fact the Michigan bass are probably more reflective of what I'll catch in Minnesota than a Texas bass growth/length/weight chart...) By their measurements, a 24 inch smallie should be north of 7# but probably not 8 unless it was a big ol' fatty... But don't fret; your fish is a trophy regardless! ('Course I'm pretty sure the fish I caught, unwitnessed and undocumented was bigger...😁) -
By Rick · Posted
Public can meet local wildlife staff and learn about upcoming hunting season changes Local wildlife managers across the state are again inviting the public to come to open house meetings to ask their deer-related questions and offer thoughts on deer issues. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is dedicating time from mid-August to early September to discuss deer-related topics including upcoming hunting regulation changes that will be released in early August. Specific time and location details are available on the deer plan webpage at mndnr.gov/deerplan. These local, open house meetings are a way to encourage conversations about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication between the DNR and the public. The DNR began the meetings last year with the release of its statewide deer management plan. This is the second dedicated opportunity for conversation about deer-related topics this year; the first meetings were held in March and April. “After the productive discussions we had in spring, we’re really looking forward to the additional conversation at these open houses,” said Barbara Keller, the DNR’s big game program leader. “These events are great opportunities for people to learn more about specific regulations changes this year and get their questions answered as we approach hunting season. They also provide an opportunity for us to receive public input that will help us plan for the coming year.” In addition to discussing general concerns about deer, individuals can ask DNR staff about last year’s harvest data, provide topics that the DNR’s deer advisory committee should be aware of, and discuss upcoming hunting season changes. Regulations for the 2019 season will be released in early August and reflect disease management needs, as well as feedback that was gathered from surveys and open house meetings in the spring. The open houses do not include formal presentations; people can arrive any time during the scheduled meeting times. The DNR encourages people who can’t attend a scheduled meeting, but who have questions about deer management, to contact a local wildlife manager. A list of area wildlife offices is available online at mndnr.gov/areas/wildlife. More about the Minnesota deer management plan The DNR released the Minnesota White-Tailed Deer Management Plan in July 2018, setting new goals and priorities, increasing formal opportunities for people to influence deer decisions, and aiming for a disease-free deer population. The plan was a result of two years of planning that involved statewide meetings and hundreds of in-depth conversations with the public and interest groups. The full plan is available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/deerplan. Discuss below - to view set the hook here. -
By ColeStad · Posted
I will be headed up to vermillion later this week to hunt some monsters with some friends. Generally we dont make it up until late August, any tips on where the fish tend to be hanging out these days? Have they started moving shallow or they still lounging in the bays, and over bottom transitions? We will be staying on the east end and looking for a good starting point as time will be limited to 3 days.
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