Jay Caldwell

1 day ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

The spring turkey hunt in Minnesota is record setting. The DNR released their spring harvest numbers and the record that was set last year has been surpassed by this year's harvest. Last year's record was 16,714 while this year's number is 16,880. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says it was another banner season for turkey hunters. He says Central Minnesota had one of the highest harvest totals. Schmitt indicates 2 permit areas cover Central Minnesota, (507 and 508).

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

Now is a critical time for nesting for ducks, grouse, and turkeys. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says what happens within the next few weeks will have a big impact on the populations for hunting this fall. Schmitt says a dry stretch of weather with only a little moisture would be preferred. He says a cool, wet period of weather during the hatch isn't good and could wipe out the hatch. Schmitt says we saw that last year.

3 weeks ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

The Minnesota walleye opening weekend brought mixed results with high participation throughout the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says reports indicate some had success while others didn't while searching for walleye. Schmitt says Central Minnesota reports indicate if walleyes were caught, they were caught early in the day with many anglers switching over to crappies and panfish. He says pan fishing is exceptional right now.