FISHING
Vary jigging techniques to find more walleye
From the floods of the spring, the unseasonably cold summer, the transition into the poor weather of September and October — we are rewarded now with this an unseasonably warm and pleasant November.By Brad Laabs , November 20, 2009
A great week to go fishing, enjoy the outdoors
What a wonderful week to enjoy our beautiful area and the outdoor resources we have. The weather has been unseasonably warm and the forecast for the next week looks like we will be able to continue to fish open water.By Brad Laabs , November 13, 2009
Take this time to get ready for ice fishing 
I will be a little short on the report side of this week “fishing lines” as other commitments kept me off the water for a stretch of days. I just went a full week without being on the water and that is the longest stretch for me since May. It is amazing how life interferes with life at times.
By Brad Laabs , November 06, 2009
Deadline for outdoor grant applications is Nov. 3
Organizations interested in applying for a grant to finance a fish or wildlife habitat project are reminded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that the application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
October 30, 2009
Downsize when cold fronts move in
Last week we talked about late fall season adjustments that included focusing mostly on jigging or rigging. One obvious adjustment we have to be aware of is the frequency of cold front conditions as the weather transitions toward our winter period. We can get a cold front on top of cold front, and the fish do change to a more neutral to negative attitude with feeding. Overall they “bulk up” for winter, but the cold fronts may slow feeding down or make the bite window a little shorter.
By Brad Laabs , October 30, 2009
Ogema man tries different method to remove docks
Rural Ogema resident Dan Mulari and his wife, Karen, decided something different needed to be done to save Dan’s back from the strains of removing docks in the fall.
By Jason Adkins , October 28, 2009
Bite, like weather, is inconsistant
I was out this week, and the weather has continued to be inconsistent, and for me the bite was as well. I had a couple of good outings, and a couple of poor outings. Late last week I was still getting “eyes” shallow rip jigging. One trip included some too big to keep, some eaters and some bonus big Northern in the 32-36” range.
By Brad Laabs , October 23, 2009
Fall fishing picking up in area
Do not put your boats away yet! The bite has been good to great even with poor to rotten weather. Be careful when launching your boat now as all the lakes are lower and the accesses are shallow. Trim up and save on prop repairs. With the freezing temps at night, make sure you trim your motor down after getting on your trailer to drain water.
By Brad Laabs , October 16, 2009
Zebra mussels can help a dirty lake, too
I mentioned last week I would comment on the discovery of Zebra Mussels in Pelican Lake. Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that get their name from the striped pattern of their shells. Most are about the size of a thumbnail, but can grow up to 2 inches. They have been in the U.S. since 1988 and appeared first in Lake St. Clair (between the Great Lakes of Huron and Erie). They are in numerous lakes and rivers in Minnesota now.
By Brad Laabs , October 09, 2009
Otter Tail lake country tourism stays strong this summer
Despite an economic downturn that is considered the worst since the Great Depression, resort lodging was booked in East Otter Tail County.
By Louis Hoglund , October 05, 2009
Fish, wildlife grant program up and running
With a Nov. 3 deadline for submitting applications for the new Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL), interested organizations should start working now on project details.
October 02, 2009
Inconsistant local area fishing should stabilize
We are going to talk fishing, but it is difficult to do without talking about the weather also. As of last week and the forecast for this next week, we are definitely into the start of a fall pattern for fishing.
By Brad Laabs , October 02, 2009
Perham library hosts author’s presentation on ice fishing Oct. 10
To the uninitiated, ice fishing seems improbable, wacky, and dangerous. But every winter, more than 2 million hardy northerners go to their place on the lake: literally on the lake.
September 30, 2009
Zebra mussels in Pelican Lake
Zebra mussels have been found in Pelican Lake, bringing new regulations to bear on those who use the lake, and raising concerns of mussel infestation through the Pelican, Ottertail and Red river chains all the way to Lake Winnipeg.
By Nathan Bowe , September 18, 2009
Otter Tail COLA to host DNR Public Water Access Program, Lake Improvement Districts
The general board meeting of the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. at the Community Center in Ottertail. Two speakers are scheduled following the business meeting.
September 18, 2009
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Many nice deer reports..and many with deer "peeking out of the corn" more to come : November 7 the weekend edition of Outdoors Live Saturday after UND football on AM 790 KFGO Fargo around 7PM It's a special opening weekend edition of Outdoors Live and we welcome Jasons Zins from Scheels,
Posted by: Doug Leier on Nov 7, 2009 at 4:30 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondclosed to fishing
Anglers are reminded that three North Dakota lakes will close to fishing for several months beginning in November. As in past years, McDowell Dam in Burleigh County and Lightning Lake in McLean County are closed to fishing from Nov. 1 through March 31. In addition, the State Fair (Pathways) Pond i
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 22, 2009 at 9:42 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondweekend Outdoors LIVE
October 17 the weekend edition of Outdoors Live Saturday at 5PM We welcome Dave Aberle from Scheels with some tips on how to make your hunt more enjoyable this fall. We'll also visit with Kim Schmidt from ND Tourism on some new way's to enjoy ND Outdoors and Jon Hanson from NDGF on hunter safety. A
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 17, 2009 at 9:42 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondOutdoors from News and Views
Here's a link this Friday podcast from the Joel Heitkamp show with Doug Leier, Korey Kirschenmann and Bea Fischer talking North Dakota hunting and fishing. You can click this link to listen at Outdoors Live . But don't forget to listen each Friday at 10:35 550 KFYR,AM 790 KFGO,and AM 910 KCJB
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 16, 2009 at 1:16 PM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondweekend Outdoors LIVE
October 10 the weekend edition of Outdoors Live Saturday at 5PM We welcome Pheasants Forever Regional Biologist Jesse Beckers with a look at CRP issues this opening pheasant season and biologist from NDGFStan Kohn looks at our rooster situation. We also take a peak into South Dakota pheasant huntin
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 10, 2009 at 5:06 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondpodcast from Outdoors on News and Views
biologist Doug Leier joins Joel Heitkamp from on AM 790 KFGO Fargo, AM 550 KFYR Bismarck, AM 910 KCJB Minot podcast right here Outdoors Live Here's a link this past Friday podcast from the Joel Heitkamp show. You can click this link to listen at Outdoors Live But don't forget to listen eac
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 9, 2009 at 5:17 PM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondsalmon spawning
North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel will stock 15,000 salmon in Lake Sakakawea this fall, and at the same time collect salmon for spawning purposes and stocking next year. Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader, said fall stocking in the big lake – largely brou
Posted by: Doug Leier on Oct 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondweekend Outdoors Live
September 26 the weekend edition of Outdoors Live Saturday at 4PM. We welcome biologist Lynn Schlueter with some waterfowl hunting reminders also we check in with Miles from Minot for a little update on field conditions in central North Dakota. All that and our central dakota outdoors report with P
Posted by: Doug Leier on Sep 26, 2009 at 4:35 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyond
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