Catfish by Firelight on the Wapsi River
Two anglers fish after dark near Hale Bridge on the Wapsi using four rods and a five gallon bucket of fire. They discuss catfish species Blues Channel and Flathead and recall baiting, gear, and the river’s history, ending with teacher John Lawrence Hanson, Ed.D., from Marion and his conservation work.
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Zurn
Hale Bridge
Indian Creek
the Gazette
John Lawrence Hanson
Marion
U.S
Linn-Mar High School
Linn County Conservation Board
Wapsipinicon River
Wolves and wolves politics in Minnesota offer heated debate
The discussion over Minnesota wolves continues as the DNR plans a six month round of public input with 20 stakeholders to shape a new management plan for about 2800 wolves. The piece notes wolf recovery, legal protections since 1973, and tensions between hunting prospects and science, citing Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan amid broader wildlife ethics.
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U.S
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota
Tim Walz
Walt
Peggy Flanagan
Iowa Fishing Report Highlights Low Water and Mixed Bites
Weekly report from bait shops creel surveys and park staff notes very low water in Nashua area with fish concentrated in deep holes. Walleye slow. channel catfish fair from Nashua to La Porte City. trout streams not stocked in July and August. brook brown rainbow trout good. Smallmouth fair near Monticello. black crappie good in Iowa County. drum excellent in Pool 10. northern pike good near cold springs. rivers and ramps warn of log jams and shallow areas. contact local hatcheries for specifics.
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Nashua
la Porte City
Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery
Monticello
Manchester
Mississippi
Lansing
Lansing Village Creek
Heytman
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fishing Report
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Iowa River
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Iowa Lake
Mississippi River
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