Fisheries topics take center stage at second annual Minnesota DNR summit
- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to reduce the statewide walleye limit from six fish to four to conserve fish populations, according to Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries chief.
- Bills HF 2824 and SF 3031 aim to establish a year-round season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, which are currently restricted to a seasonal limit.
- Parsons stated that while some resorts disagree with the proposed walleye limit, he believes the majority of science supports this change for sustainability.
- The proposed four-walleye limit would not take effect until 2026 if implemented.
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Fisheries topics take center stage at second annual Minnesota DNR summit
BRAINERD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal to decrease the statewide walleye limit from six fish to four and is supporting bills in the Legislature to provide a year-round season for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries chief, discussed the pending changes Saturday, March 29, during the DNR’s second annual Fisheries Summit. Held at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, the …
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