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| Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Bemidji in Beltrami CountyThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Lake Bemidji in Beltrami County. In July, an adult zebra mussel was found in the stomach contents of a perch caught by a Lake Bemidji State Park volunteer while fishing on the north shore. DNR investigations at that time, including diving and sampling for zebra mussel larvae, did not lead to conclusive evidence. Zebra mussels were recently confirmed during planned dock and lift inspections. A Beltrami County aquatic invasive species specialist found individual adult zebra mussels on the Northwoods public access dock and on a dock near a resort on the south side of the lake. Full Story Archers take 237 deer at Camp RipleyMild, windy and wet weather greeted archers at this year’s Camp Ripley bow hunts near Little Falls, and hunters took 237 deer during the four-day event from Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 27-28. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued 2,883 permits, and the 2,365 participating hunters had above average success of 9.7 percent. The Central Lakes College Natural Resources Program coordinated morning check-in and provided deer registration services at the hunts. Full Story Lake Mille Lacs winter anglers allowed 1 walleye starting Dec. 1Surveys show walleye population increasing, but some year classes remain below normal Winter anglers on Lake Mille Lacs will again enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the third season in a row, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Similar to last season, anglers will be allowed to keep walleye on Mille Lacs starting Saturday, Dec. 1, with no bait restrictions and a limit of one walleye between 21-23 inches, or one fish over 28 inches. Winter regulations are set after completion of the DNR’s annual fall gill net assessment on Mille Lacs. In 2018, this assessment was supplemented by a population estimate, in which the DNR catches fish in the spring, marks them, and later recaptures them. While studies indicate the walleye population on Mille Lacs is increasing, some year classes remain below normal or average. Full Story | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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