Minnesota Mixed Bag: Northwest Sportshow runs March 13-16 – Outdoor News
Minneapolis — The Northwest Sportshow returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for a four-day run, March 13-16. Take the opportunity to see the latest in fishing gear, watercraft, RVs, apparel, and much more.
Show features this year include seminars from angling pros such as Jason Mitchell, Toby Kvalevog, Kevin Cochran, and others; a walleye fish fry on Friday, March 14; a 60,000-square-foot RV area; a fishing demonstration tank; a live trout pond; and much more.
Sportshow hours are 1-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13; noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 14; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Admission is $15 for adults ($13 if purchased online in advance), and is free for kids age 12 and under. Senior admission is $10 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Admission for anyone is $5 after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
For more information, visit www.northwestsportshow.com.
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MINNESOTA DEER AND TURKEY CLASSIC KICKS OFF FRIDAY AT CANTERBURY
Shakopee, Minn. — The Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic is set for a three-day run beginning Friday and ending Sunday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.
Don’t miss your chance to visit with Melissa Bachman, Daniel Schmidt, and Don and Kandi Kisky. Bring your antlers to be scored by Minnesota Official Measurers, and check out the trophies of other hunters. Sit down for a seminar featuring guide Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, Minnesota Tracking Dogs, turkey expert Darrell Madden, and many others. And let your kids wander the Wild Trails Kids Zone, featuring an archery range, trout pond, and more.
Show hours are 1-8 p.m. on Friday, March 14; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for youth ages 10 to 15, and free for kids age 9 and younger. There’s also a military discount available, and senior discount day is Friday, when those age 65 and older are admitted for $10. Ladies Night is also Friday, when women of all ages are admitted free from 4-8 p.m.
For more information, visit mndeerclassic.com
PUBLIC INVITED TO SIGN UP FOR MN-FISH ANGLER’S SUMMIT MARCH 27 IN GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids, Minn. — MN-Fish is inviting interested members of the Minnesota fishing public to attend its Angler’s Summit on March 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is an opportunity to connect with fellow anglers, fisheries leaders, and industry experts to discuss the future of the state’s fishing.
The day-long free event will bring together anglers and the DNR to discuss fishing topics. The agenda includes Brad Parsons, DNR Fisheries chief, who will discuss reasons for wanting to change the state walleye limit from six to four fish and opening bass to year-round fishing. Other topics include forward-facing sonar, muskie and northern pike management, and stocking and its future.
The summit will be held on March 27 at Timberlake Lodge, in Grand Rapids with registration at 9 a.m. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Space is limited, so secure your spot at the MN-Fish website: www.mn-fish.com.
PRESCRIBED BURNING PLANNED FOR VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK
International Falls, Minn. — Members of the Voyageurs National Park staff plan to conduct prescribed burns in selected wetlands in and near Black Bay and Cranberry Bay on Rainy Lake this month.
Activities include burning floating and rooted invasive hybrid cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.
Burning operations will occur only during daylight hours and will be dependent upon ice conditions that allow access to burn areas. Visitors are reminded that smoke will be generated by the burning operations and to avoid areas of active burning.
Hybrid cattails have invaded approximately 500 acres of wetlands in Voyageurs, displacing native communities of plants such as wild rice, sedges, rushes, and native cattail. The Voyageurs Wetland Restoration Project is a long-term project to improve habitat for wildlife, provide enhanced fishing opportunities, and support natural wetlands through increased native plant diversity.
WARM WEATHER PROMPTS SEASONAL ROAD, TRAIL CLOSURES IN MINNESOTA
St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR has begun temporarily closing some DNR-managed roads and motorized trails as seasonal melting makes them too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage. The duration of the temporary closures in state forests, state parks, recreation areas, and wildlife management areas depends on local weather and surface conditions, which are difficult to predict.
“Spring thaws create wet, unstable conditions. Closures protect our roads and trails from damage and costly repair, and keep people and equipment safe, too,” said Matt Huseby, DNR forest roads program coordinator. “Be sure to check the DNR website for road and trail condition updates, respect closures, and use good judgment wherever you travel.”
For information on road and trail closures, visit the DNR’s road closure webpage.
Information is updated weekly on Thursdays by 2 p.m. Signs are also posted at entry points and parking lots when temporary closures are in effect. Roads that can handle vehicle traffic during the spring thaw will remain open but might have vehicle weight restrictions.
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