DNR sidelines MLFAC members at Nov. meeting
DNR couldn't answer questions; wouldn't discuss upcoming regs. I participated in the MLFAC meeting online and was surprised by the DNR’s lack of expertise about their own operations. As Committee members were asking questions, the majority of the answers were "I don't know," "we are looking into that," "we will look into that," "we are working on that," … These [...]
No real basis for why tribal and state hunting seasons differ
In an interview of tribal representatives, Javier Serna, Assistant Editor, Outdoor News Minnesota explores reasons for why tribal and state hunting seasons differ. Many tribal and state hunting seasons differ: Why? Tribal representatives tried to make the case that a "subsistence hunting and gathering culture" at the time treaties were signed still exists today. However, the Courts have ruled that [...]
Will legislators address Mille Lacs co-mismanagement, equal hunting and fishing rights?
Ask your candidates in the upcoming elections. They need to hear from you! Start with these questions: * Will you pursue correcting 20-plus years of Mille Lacs Lake co-mismanagement by the DNR and the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa? * Will you support Equal Hunting and Fishing Rights for all Minnesotans? * Will you push for EARLY session public House [...]
Tribes to increase moose harvest in northeast MN
Moose hunting remains closed for Minnesotans Read More Three tribes in northeast are seeking to harvest more bull moose this year By Javier Serna Assistant Editor Outdoor News Minnesota, September 16, 2022 Fond du Lac, Minn. — The three Ojibwe bands that have harvested moose in northeastern Minnesota intend to increase the number of animals they kill this fall. There [...]
DNR gives an inch on fall ML walleye regs
Slot expansion still plays it safe with the one-fish walleye limit DNR yesterday announced the Mille Lacs fall walleye regs. The big news was a harvest slot expanded to 20-23 inches (from current 21-23 inches.) This was an option from the DNR's Mille Lacs Lake Management Plan shown at the June 28 MLFAC meeting. It more than doubled the target [...]
Will MLFAC help with Walleye quota forfeiture?
It's time to weigh in on Mille Lacs Fall walleye regulations The Minnesota DNR just announced they are now accepting applications for several wildlife, fisheries advisory committees. They want to fill open seats on these committees, including the recently updated Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee. PERM encourages all anglers concerned about the future of the Mille Lacs fishery to consider [...]