walleye, Minnesota

DNR says Minnesota’s longtime 6-walleye limit is headed for extinction
After years of contemplating a reduction in Minnesota’s longtime, six-walleye daily bag limit, the Department of Natural Resources is moving to lower it to four. State Fisheries Chief Brad Parsons told the Minnesota Star Tribune last Thursday that the shift will take place in 2026 unless agency leaders change their minds during an upcoming public comment period.
Lower Walleye Limits in Minnesota? DNR Suggests 4-Fish Limit Starting 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to lower the daily walleye limit from six to four statewide, beginning in 2026. The current six-walleye limit has been in place since 1956,
Minnesota DNR retains winter walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake
State-licensed ice anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be able to keep two walleye 18-20 inches long, or one walleye 18-20 inches long and one walleye longer than 28 inches, from Dec. 1 to Feb. 23, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday.
Minnesota DNR retains 2 walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake for winter season
State-licensed ice anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be able to keep two walleye 18-20 inches long, or one walleye 18-20 inches long and one walleye longer than 28 inches, from Sunday, Dec. 1, to Sunday,
Minnesota DNR to continue looser walleye limit policy on Mille Lacs Lake
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
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Minnesota DNR reports successful firearms deer hunting opening weekend
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said deer harvest numbers are up from last year, despite some poor weather on ...
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Minnesota DNR to continue looser walleye limit policy on Mille Lacs Lake this winter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says from Dec. 1 to Feb. 23, 2025, those with state fishing licenses ...
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Minnesota 2024 opening weekend firearms deer harvest up from opening weekend in 2023
Minnesota’s firearms deer harvest was 55,108 after the first two days of season, DNR statistics show. That compares with ...
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Minnesota Winter Walleye Limits Set for Mille Lacs and Red Lake
(KNSI) – Winter Walleye limits on two of Minnesota’s most popular lakes will remain the same. The Department of Natural ...
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DNR: Deer population, license sales up ahead of Minnesota’s firearm season opener
Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan will be holding the deer hunting opener in Sandstone on Friday at 5 p.m. For those who ...
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Should Minnesota continue to put lottery dollars toward the environment?
There’s a question tucked on Minnesota ballots this election that’s flying a bit under the radar, but has important ...
Yes votes lead on ballot measure extending Minnesota lottery funding for natural resources, environment
Lottery sales last year topped $787 million, up from $597 million in 2018. The Minnesota State Lottery sends 40% of its ...
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Southeast Minnesota hunters excited for firearm deer season
The firearm deer hunting season starts on Saturday, Nov. 9, and thanks to a warmer winter the Minnesota Department of Natural ...