My MN Opener is on Lake Pepin and looking forward to teaching and sharing great memories with a guest.

big_g wrote:

Fishing opener…Zero to do about politics… huh.. just like Mille Lacs

As far the DNR teaching about the ecology of a lake, maybe they can explain no ice fishing pressure this year on Mille Lacs and why after decades of their “management” the harvest of walleye is 0 per person.

All I hear you do is complain about anything and everything. What are your solutions to bridge your discontent?

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>munchy wrote:</div>
Hopefully he spends all his time under the bridges….

Underwater would be better.

As a person that probably votes the same way you do, & the person that is setting up guides to bring Media / Outdoor Writers out for this event – shame on the vulgar comments. The Governors Opener has ZERO to do about politics it would actually make you ponder your own demeanor.

Let’s just rip on the Governors Opener for giving the entire Lake City 5th Grade the opportunity for an entire day learning about the ecology of the Lake through an accredited DNR program….

Let’s just rip on a town that is putting together an unbelievable family oriented event, free of charge (Waterski shows, live music, on and on) for every person no matter what political side of the fence one is on.

Let’s just rip on the fact that this is the 76th Fishing Opener (as a reminder – the 3rd on Lake Pepin) and the history of the event has proven as a huge benefit to the hosting towns.

You all should know this – “Two things don’t belong in a fishing boat – Bananas and Politics”.

How about being supportive of Lake City, the hundreds of volunteers (on both sides of a political fence) that are making this a fun event for all citizens alike.

buckybadger wrote:

Pool 4 or Pool 5.

Probably 5 since the Governor is for some reason having the “Opener” on Pool 4 despite the season never closing here. That type of logic is exactly what I’ve come to expect. I think him being on Red or Mille Lacs is a much better idea

Just FYI this is the 3rd MN Fishing Opener in my lifetime in Pool 4 so this is not “unique”. Lake City in the mid 1970’s and Red Wing for the 50th Anniversary in 1998

Dutchboy wrote:

The solution is dump BOTH parties.

I fully concur with you Dutchboy! I thought I would never say that personally but there is no choice as shown by both sides incapability to rationalize.

basseyes wrote:

Ship runs into bridge. Bridge collapses. People die.

Terrible! Could’ve been worse from the sounds of it. Feel for the families and loved ones.

Begin the endless bickering, where nobody knows a d@m thing about anything other than what they’ve watched on a screen or read on a screen.

This kinda stuff just shows how ignorant people are to anything and everything. Could be just an accident. Could be something else. I have zero proof either way. Putting the cart before the horse either way is simplistic thinking.

If you hate one side, love the other and make it into an avenue to throw shade on whatever political side you dislike, with zero facts, you’re part of the issue.

The country is eating itself from inside out. We don’t have to worry about being over run by another country, we are doing a swell job of ch!tting our own pants.

Very well said. If only the extremes on both sides would put their energy in a solution based approach – we would be on our way. BUT……. it seems they can’t see that.

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>jimmysiewert wrote:</div>
And instead of promoting these wild conspiracies, etc. How about being a part of the solution on figuring out how to bring our country closer together….

Unfortunately with the current state of the political climate I dont see any way we can come together. Social media and MSM shares a lot of the blame as well.

I will agree to a point CaptainMusky – but if one follows Social Media, etc. as the bible, you are just a “Settler (just following and believing what others say”) and not a “Pioneer (making innovative decisions for yourself”).

Like Gimruis says, it is sad people are making this political.

I don’t give a crap what side of the fence one is on – but what I see on social media blaming Trump / blaming Biden and the poor tasting memes is disgusting on this terrible accident. People just like you and me lost loved ones. How about support them.

And instead of promoting these wild conspiracies, etc. How about being a part of the solution on figuring out how to bring our country closer together….

Lots of scholar studies done on the difference. Treaties are more a “political” statement where a contract is more a legal document.

Look through history and all the “treaties” that are broken – and not just in US. Just saying.

There is a huge difference between treaties and contracts. Let’s not forget that.

Money talks with the MSHL. I think it is a crying shame that there isn’t a separate class for “for pay private schools”.

Everyone is hoping for one of those “Hoosier moments” against these recruiting, private, schools. Public Schools are NOT on the same playing field as Private Schools – nor should be.

But the MSHL is also jockeying HS’s to utilize specific online ticket sales systems / streaming platforms. Take a look at who the MSHL’s biggest sponsors are.

The MSHL are putting money (yes – they say they are non-profit – but look at the layers of high paying ADMIN) over kids and high school sports. The MSHL is a RACKET!!

GO LAKE CITY TIGERS!!!!!

Very well stated Dutchboy!!

I think Bucky what the City Council did shows total incompetence. Maybe there are too many drivers and they are only hurting themselves?? I don’t know the answer but when you have an incompetent city council making irrational decisions for “out of their job scope (think also their stance they made on Israel also) they should not be dabbling in (free economy) – then EVERYONE ends up paying for their total ignorance.

Hey BuckyBadger – I fly strictly out of Rochester, whether business or pleasure. Parking is cheaper, there is no wait, and planes always on time. Within 5 minutes of walking in the door, checking in bags, going through the security has NEVER taken more than 5 minutes.
Many times the flights are cheaper to your final destination too! The secret is out!!

All this poisoning and the population has quadrupled since 2009

https://www.doi.gov/news/americas-bald-eagle-population-continues-soar#:~:text=Bald%20eagles%20once%20teetered%20on%20the%20brink%20of,flourished%2C%20growing%20to%20more%20than%2071%2C400%20nesting%20pairs.

I have seen definitely first-hand the higher rate of injuries with single sport athletes. In fact many medical studies elude to this and the dangers of focusing only on one sport.

That is why I preached to my three sons to “not be great at one thing – be good at a lot of things”. The dividends of this approach is paying off!!

Bucky:
We have been between 55 – 70 boats year over year. There will always be openings for anyone wanting to join in! You have been there at the banquet so you know how fun it is! The actual tournament is meant to be a “fun” tournament – but some darn good sticks too! So many winners have given their winnings back to this cause which is a tribute to all!

Hope to see ya!

I would sure like to know who is going to check my gun safes to see if guns and ammo are separate right Gimruis?? I just cannot fathom how stupid our elected officials are!!!

Sorry CaptainMusky but the post title is: THOGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE PD AND EMS.

Start a separate post for all others to bitch about your perception of law meanings.

I am absolutely baffled and flabbergasted that people cannot keep this topic on task. Mourn the lost hero’s here on this post…..

and start your own post bitching about the laws, etc.

I get it swimjiggin and thank you. Let’s all work on keeping this post as it was intended

Part part Swimjiggen don’t you get to keep this post about the heros we lost???

Let’s get back to the reason of the post – the loss of 3 hero’s that lost their lives protecting and serving us.

As many know, the Shawn Schneider Memorial Fishing Tournament gives scholarships to kids annually that want to go into law enforcement in memory of Shawn, who lost his life in the line of duty here in Lake City MN. This great fishing tournament is because of the anglers like you and me.

Matthew Ruge was one of the first recipients of this scholarship. This hits home and it hits hard!

Thank you for serving us and you will always be remembered as hero’s.

That’s what I love about shed hunting. Finding one is just a bonus!! My significant other and I have over 80 miles in so far walking the woods/fields. We have only 1 so far this year but we never complain. It’s just fun being out in nature (plus most are still holding anyway).

Actually like it. Sheds play a vital role in an ecosystem for giving many critters not so easily found nutrients. In many states out west there is actually a season for shed hunting and only time you can.

State Parks. Illegal to pick up sheds.

To me it absolutely unthinkable. Not getting off the couch to get out in the woods and fields to enjoy the actual outdoors and what it has to offer is foolish. For all these years it has been about, “finding a shed is just a bonus. Seeing nature at its finest is the trophy”.
As far as I am concerned, “the high fence hunt of sheds”.

To all their own.

If I get within 10’ of my live trap and the Tom cats (all 5 so far since November), start hissing, snarling & showing its teeth – it’s an auto dirt nap.

Unfortunately I live in area whereas it is a dumping ground for cats no longer wanted and because of a great population of upland birds, a Mecca for feral cats. Since November alone I have trapped 5 coons and 5 feral cats! If I leave them go unchecked – there won’t be a bird within miles of here so I have no problem keeping the population in check.