Committee lays over bill that would tie extra fishing lines to walleye-stamp purchases; DNR warns of enforcement, sustainability risks Lawmakers heard House File 624, which would incentivize purchase of a walleye/wildlife stamp by allowing additional fishing lines, but Minnesota DNR warned it could increase hooking and harvest mortality and complicate enforcement. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in future legislation.

A new bill could allow Minnesota anglers to use extra fishing lines by purchasing a walleye stamp, but experts warn it might threaten fish populations and complicate enforcement.

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Minnesota Legislature approves emergency minnow importation bill for bait supply adequacy Minnesota legislative bill allows emergency minnow importation to address bait supply shortages.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 657 could revolutionize the fishing industry by allowing emergency importation of minnows to prevent bait shortages, but will it compromise local ecosystems?

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Minnesota Senate approves bill allowing three-line fishing in Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers Minnesota legislators amend fishing rules to permit three lines in designated rivers

Minnesota anglers could soon cast three lines instead of one, potentially transforming the fishing scene on the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers!

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Behold! All the fish I'm not catching right now. 😆
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A few weeks ago, I got to take a ride in a float plane to a remote lake in the #boundarywaters for a fish survey. Lots of #walleye, a few big #pike, and some great scenery made for an incredible week at the office! #TeamFish #fishsci #minnesotafishing #scicomm