Rainy Lake Opens with Fishing Opener Amid Wet Conditions
International Falls Minnesota a crowd gathers for the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener on Rainy Lake as boats head out in 35 degree showers. Anglers report slow early catches though a 42 inch northern pike and two 26 inch walleye highlight a modest contest. The scene emphasizes the lake’s historic beauty and regional fishing culture.
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Rainy Lake Walleye Slot Helps Restore Fishery Decline
Minnesota officials describe Rainy Lake as a rare large walleye resource where a 17 to 28 inch slot limit and a four fish daily cap led to rapid improvement after 1994. The upped protections followed overfishing on Rainy and the broader Rainy River system, with sturgeon also present and subject to specific seasonal rules.
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Upper Midwest
Great Lakes
Jeff Eibler
Bass Seminar Set at Central Lake Park This June
Matzuo America pro staffers Scott Miller and Wayne McKinstry will host a family bass fishing seminar at 10 a.m. June 10 in Central Lake Park near Anamosa in Jones County Iowa. The event highlights local angling instruction and community activity.
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Jones County
Iowa County Archers Host Libby Memorial Shoot
The Iowa County Archers host their Libby Memorial shoot at Iowa County Lake Park. The event runs Sunday and Monday with 36 targets across four classes. Registration is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. to noon Monday. Camping is available.
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Anamosa Bowhunters Open Summer League Start
The Anamosa Bowhunters announce a summer league starting June 3 and running ten weeks ending with a potluck and banquet August 12. Entry is five dollars per week with sign up at the club or by calling 462-6098 462-4392 or 482-7111.
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Anamosa Bowhunters
Waterfowl Summit Set for June 3 in Marshalltown
The Waterfowl Association of Iowa hosts the second annual Iowa Waterfowl Summit from 9 am to 5 pm June 3 at the Fisher Community Center 709 South Center Street Marshalltown. The event aims to inform Iowa waterfowlers.
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Linn Pheasants Forever food plots aid winter survival
Linn County Pheasants Forever and Habitat Committee members plant 60 acres of five acre plots, 80 percent corn and 20 percent sorghum, to provide nourishment and cover for pheasants during harsh Iowa winters. Habitat specialist Tony Haupert oversees one pass planting with herbicide and fertilizer.
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Linn County
Forrest Kramer
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Pheasants Forever
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National Pheasants Forever Organization
Ed Kempf
Haupert
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