Several Brainerd area lakes feature new sunfish daily limits
The new rule, in effect on nearly 100 inland waters in the state, aims to protect and improve sunfish sizes.
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Selective harvest is the key to sustaining big bluegills. Keep enough smaller sunfish for a meal, but release the bigger ones. Photo courtesy of Garett Svir
Sunfish anglers will need to closely check the 2021 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet and signs at water accesses for new sunfish limits that are now in effect on 94 waters.
The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources initiative to protect and improve sunfish sizes. These changes are in response to angler-driven concerns over the declining sizes of sunfish in Minnesota.
Sunfish anglers will need to closely check the 2021 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet and signs at water accesses for new sunfish limits that are now in effect on 94 waters.
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Baxter city staffers, enthusiasts expect fat tire biking agreement on March 2
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in fat tire biking in Baxter once the Baxter City Council approves an agreement March 2, which members have already signaled support for in previous discussions. Written By: Gabriel D. Lagarde | 7:00 am, Feb. 20, 2021 ×
Fat tire bikes are like traditional mountain bikes in virtually every way, except while mountain bike tires typically max out at 2.5 to 2.7 inches in width, fat tire bikes sport 3.8 inches to handle the snow. Photo courtesy of Josh Pennington
The city of Baxter is exploring the unusual step of authorizing volunteers to groom and supervise a stretch of trails for the purpose of fat tire biking though, it remains to be seen if this can be a permanent arrangement, pending a feasibility study next year.
Fat tire bikes a hot item for mild winter
A mellow winter has made this an ideal year for many to take up fat tire bicycling, but trails are the gateway needed to introduce outdoor enthusiasts to the sport. A newly developed trail at the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center near Spicer and a new fleet of rental flat tire bikes is helping introduce people in west central Minnesota to it. 9:00 am, Jan. 24, 2021 ×
Fat tire bicyclists ride the trails Tuesday afternoon at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in Spicer.
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SPICER, Minn. Ever since she was a senior in high school, Bonnie Hauser has embraced Minnesota winters by enjoying them on her cross-country skis.