Mille Lacs 2022 walleye regs confirm mismanagement
DNR press release a litany of excuses The DNR just released their regs for Mille Lacs walleye. The announcement came with a lot of verbiage. Mainly flimsy excuses for shutting down walleye angling again. For example, another drop in the quota was due to "below-average catches of 2018 and 2019 year classes in the fall walleye population survey." This is [...]
MLFAC talks upcoming regulations
MLFAC talks upcoming regulations By Eric Jacobson, Mille Lacs Messenger, March 9, 2022 The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory. Committee (MLFAC) Met on Fob. 15 at the Brainerd DNR offices to discuss a number of topics. First on the 'were introductions of all committee members. including 10 new members along with the DNR, staff that was present in person and virtual. [...]
DNR Mille Lacs walleye reg FAIL–Mar 7 UPDATE
After twenty plus years – it's time for a new plan Javier Serna's report in Outdoor News gives us some real insight on the DNR's "co-management" of the Mille Lacs walleye fishery. (DNR weighing 2022 Mille Lacs open-water regulations, Outdoor News, February 25,) It is a great snapshot of the DNR's failed efforts currently and over time—using their data, charts, [...]
Take down the signs to again unite our area
Reservation boundary signs divisive Mike Jorgensen, in Take down the signs to again unite our area Letter of the Week, Mille Lacs Messenger, 2-16-22, responds to increasing divisiveness in the Mille Lacs area over tribal reservation boundary claims. Jorgensen challenged Mille Lacs Band statements about being “good neighbors.” Which came after a lawsuit against Mille Lacs County. They did not [...]
South Dakota: No free park permits, hunting-fishing licenses
Minnesota's new Free State Park Permits for Indians, signed into law by Gov. Walz in last June, went into effect Jan. 1 of this year. Under the new law any member of the 11 federally recognized tribes in Minnesota is eligible for an annual state park permit for no charge. Apparently, this new law has legs. By December, Wisconsin's Sporting [...]
Finally – MLFAC MEETS ONLINE – Register by Noon Feb 14
PERM members are invited to observe/comment via online video-conference The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee will meet from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. PERM members and interested outdoor enthusiasts are invited to observe/comment via online video-conference. The agenda covers: *** Fall netting results *** Upcoming open water regulations *** Update on the Mille Lacs management plan. *** Welcome new members [...]