One Man’s Fresh Catch From the Wapsipinicon River
In a brisk fishing narrative, the author extols locally sourced food and a one-mile supply chain. He targets smallmouth bass but repeatedly catches crappie, keeping seven 9 to 11 inch specimens before dinner and releasing more as the sun climbs. Walleyes appear seasonally with careful handling in warmer months.
Opening Day Deer Hunt Story From Minnesota Wildlife
In early dawn near St Paul Pat Smith of Mankato and I hunt with John Weyrauch, hoping for a buck on opening day. Pat pursues a big 10 pointer while John scores an 8 pointer, as ghost deer slip through the woods and coffee aids the calm banter about Bud Grant and Tarkenton.
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Iowa DNR fishing report highlights good to fair bites across districts
Water levels remain low to steady above Nashua with black crappie and walleye rated good. Smallmouth bass and white bass are fair in Cedar Rapids to Moscow and current seams with moving baits, while trout prospects vary from slow to good for browns and rainbows. anglers should use minnows, worms, tubes, and crankbaits as noted, and follow safety guidance for deeper water and redds. Contact details for Chuck Gipp Decorah Hatchery and Lake Macbride stations are provided for further information.
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