In a similar vein to Eric Jacobson’s editorial, Joe Fellegy is very much to the point regarding the unnecessary and unethical extremism of the DNR's shutdown of Mille Lacs walleye angling. June heat and drought: impacts at Mille Lacs? Mille Lacs Messenger Jul 3, 2021 "The upcoming July 1 – July 15 walleye fishing closure at [...]
Erik Jacobson reported on the DNR's Mille Lacs fishery numbers from opening day on May 15 through May 31, Spring creel data looks promising for walleye season, Mille Lacs Messenger Jun 30, 2021 The total number of walleyes harvested and designated as "hooking mortality" was 7,167 for a total weight of 19,091 pounds. Adding the winter [...]
Dennis Anderson March 13, 2021 How seriously the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) led by Commissioner Sarah Strommen has blundered in its ongoing attempt to change the law governing expenditures from the Critical Habitat Program account remains to be seen. But blundered it has. Laid bare a few weeks ago, when Gov. Tim Walz's budget was [...]
By DENNIS ANDERSON danderson@startribune.com February 7, 2021 Minnesota’s Critical Habitat license plates are increasingly popular with vehicle owners. But with record-level revenue from the plates’ sale, the DNR is purchasing less habitat than ever. Now the DNR wants to direct some of the money toward research and monitoring, among other uses. Dedicated accounts are the backbone [...]
PERM is reporting on the Mille Lacs Messenger’s recent article to keep this issue before the public, and to encourage support for equal protection of the law for all Minnesota citizens. Briefly, on December 21 U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ruled in favor of the Mille Lacs Band’s lawsuit over the boundary issue. The County’s [...]
Both parties to the Mille Lacs reservation boundary dispute in U.S. District Court made requests for Summary Judgement. While summary judgments can sometimes lead to a quick resolution, there won't be one in this case. The question of the Court actually having the jurisdiction to make a decision has led to the court stepping back and [...]
March 23, 2021 Early-season walleye anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be able to keep one walleye 21-23 inches long or one longer than 28 inches. Summer will bring catch-and-release walleye fishing, with a mid-season closure, before the potential for a one-fish limit returns in the fall. “Lower walleye harvest this winter is allowing us to [...]
Recently, Joe Fellegy called out Gov. Walz, AG Ellison, MnDOT, over the latest tactic driving the Mille Lacs ‘reservation’ narrative. “Those new ‘Mille Lacs Indian Reservation’ signs,” Joe Fellegy, Mille Lacs Messenger, Feb 24, 2021. These signs quietly appeared just in time for the Mille Lacs Band’s annual State of the Band Address. The signage followed [...]
Governor Walz snd Attorney General Ellison's decision to change the State's long-held opinion on the current boundary of the Mille Lacs reservation is a critical issue for all Minnesotans. Last week T.A. LeBrun reported on a letter from Mille Lacs County Commissioners to Gov. Walz and Attorney General Ellison "Mille Lacs County sends letter to Gov. [...]
Joe Fellegy weighs in on a Q & A interview with himself. In this excerpt, he clarifies a common misperception that gets in the way of transparency and accountability. Fellegy takes on relevant questions from … Fellegy Joe Fellegy Rocking the Boat Outdoor News February 12, 2021 Q: We’ve entered a new year and a new [...]