Best Walleye Lakes in Central Minnesota
The Minnesota walleye fishing opener is Saturday May 11. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the anticipation is high and he expects a busy opener.
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Spring Turkey Hunt May Be Record Setting in Minnesota
We're into the 3rd wild turkey hunting season and based on early harvest numbers Minnesota could see a new record. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says as of Tuesday the Minnesota DNR are reporting 10,361 turkeys have been registered.
Black Bear Spotted in Cold Spring This Week
Black bears continue to be active in Central Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says he's heard reports of bears on trail cameras in the Cold Spring area. Schmitt says this isn't the first time bears have been reported in Cold Spring and suspects it won't be the last.
Stream Trout Fishing Is Big In This Part of the MN
The stream trout season opens Saturday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says we have trout fishing options in every region of the state. That consists of rainbow, brown, and brook trout.
What to Know About the Upcoming Wild Turkey Hunt in MN
The wild turkey hunting season is set to start April 17 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first season is April 17- April 23. That is labeled as A. The rest of season's schedule is below.
Fishing/Hunting Positives With Recent Snow
The two rounds of snowfall in the past week have some benefits. The dry conditions were really becoming noticeable on area lakes, streams, ponds and rivers. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Unleashing Love: The Touching Saga Of Brutus’s Rescue And Rehabilitation
Learn about Brutus, a dog who overcame neglect with the help of a caring stranger and the dedicated efforts of Ruff Start Rescue in Princeton.
Tourism Could Be Affected By Latest Mille Lacs Decision
The Department of Natural Resources and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe have set a catch-and-release fishing season from May 11th through August 15th. The plan is to begin allowing one walleye between 21-23 inches or one over 28 inches on August 16.
Central MN Looking at Earliest Ice Out
The warmer than normal temperatures are cutting short the ice fishing season and will likely cause the earliest ice out on area lakes. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says this is the earliest ice out in his lifetime and likely the earliest ice out on record.
Minnesota’s Unexpected Helium Find Being Called- “A DREAM!”
Local drilling in Minnesota uncovers high helium concentration, sparking hopes for a new helium plant and community benefits.