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Outdoor Adventures
Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported that there was an 8 percent increase in anglers between 2011 and 2017. Expenditures by anglers nationwide rose 2 percent during the same time, from $45 billion to $46.1 billion.
As more people stay...
Minnows or crawlers are working best to catch a few walleyes on Cedar Lake, Clearwater Lake, and Sugar Lake, at a depth of 16 to 20 feet.
Most lakes are producing largemouth bass and northern pike along the 12 to 15 foot weedlines.
Maple Lake, Ramsey Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Lake John are giving up...
Global positioning systems have revolutionized the way people get from point A to point B. Utilizing satellites and orbital data, GPS devices can ping these satellites and compute location anywhere on the planet. GPS-enabled maps are used in smartphones, car navigation systems and elsewhere. But...
Nothing can cut a hiking excursion short faster than a blister, ankle injury or uncomfortable shoes. Novice hikers may not think twice about footwear before hitting the trails, but a good pair of hiking shoes or boots can make all the difference between an enjoyable experience or one cut short by...
Sunfish can be found in and around the 10-15 foot weeds on Granite Lake, Indian Lake, Sugar Lake, Maple Lake, and Lake Sylvia.
Largemouth bass are active on most days. Use topwater baits during low-light periods and plastics during the day.
On Clearwater Lake at about 14-22 feet, use a spinner and...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
We've gathered a list of Extension sponsored activities as well as opportunities from recommended sources to give you and your family ideas for fun and educational things to do at home, nearby, inside or outside.
Get outside
Forest...
Walleyes have been hard to find lately, but on Clearwater Lake you can catch an occasional fish either early or late in the day, in about 14 to 20 feet of water. Use leeches, jigs & plastics.
Northern pike and bass are still active on most lakes, in and around the weeds.
Sunfish are at about...
Children who spend a lot of time outdoors benefit from exposure to nature in myriad ways, some of which may surprise even the most devoted outdoorsmen.
According to a 2006 study published in the journal Human Dimensions of Wildlife, fifth graders who attended school at a local prairie wetlands...
Largemouth bass remain active on most lakes, in the slop or along deep weedlines.
Northern Pike can be found on Clearwater and Granite Lakes at 14 to 20 feet.
Crappies and sunfish can be found along the 10- to 14-foot weed edges on Clearwater, Granite Lake, Indian Lake, Sugar, Sylvia, and Maple...
Fishing is one of the most popular recreational pursuits in North America. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says around 40 million people fish each year. Fishing can be an ideal way to spend time in the great outdoors, and people often bond with family and friends while fishing.
As any angler...
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