I’ve retired – it’s going to take a while for that to sink in – and my last day was Thursday, Dec. 4. Retirement wasn’t forced on me; it was my choice, and for that I am grateful.
Devils Lake was much lower in those days, but pike and walleye populations were much lower, too. The lake also had “unbelievable groceries” – especially freshwater shrimp.
While 40 people applied for the 10 permits available in 2024, only 12 people applied for the 12 permits offered this year. All 12 of the applicants passed the required proficiency test.
The LEGACY Soil Health and Habitat Program, as it’s called, results from months of discussion between conservation, agriculture and energy interests across the state.
This is a tough time of year for those of us who fish. Most anglers have put away their boats because it’s too cold to sit in a boat, but it’s not cold enough to make good, solid ice.
The shack is the place where they gather to swap stories, celebrate the tradition of the hunt and pay tribute to family members no longer there to celebrate with them.
