There is zero data or studies that indicate turkeys are “nest robbers” of other upland game birds. None. It’s nothing but misinformation being spread without fact.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

Unreal that Calgary came back in the 3rd to beat the Avs, playoff lead down to just 6 points with the Flames having 2 games in hand and play the Wild in Calgary as well….

Apparently 2 of the final 3 games are against the Flames and Canucks, both on the road.

Those 2 games may honestly determine who makes or misses the playoffs.

Haha

The only 2 live bait shops remotely near me closed last year and the year before, so live bait isn’t really an option.

I still eat eggs, just not hard boiled.

glenn57 wrote:

i dont wanna sound all preachy and almighty so i’ll fess up….i dont wear a PDF very often…

That’s a personal decision that you need to make Glenn. State law requires it only to be accessible, not worn. I am in no position to tell you otherwise either.

I bet your family would prefer that you wear one though.

Last spring’s turkey harvest in MN was the highest ever recorded in state history.

They are an amazing success story of conservation and a very adaptable bird.

glenn57 wrote:

if you dont wear a PDF…….or a helmet on a scooter……yes it affects you..but it ALSO affects your family and friends if something happens!!!!

True.

I’ve pleaded with family and friends on this sort of thing for years. It’s like talking to a brick wall so I have up. An individual’s will power cannot be forced, even if it’s family or friend.

BigWerm wrote:

I think the reason the Musky guys are so up in arms, is this may enable them to catch musky without torturing themselves for years without a bite. And without that sadomasochistic process, they might get into some really sick stuff elsewhere. #jokingbutnotjoking

Fixed it for ya. Based on personal experience and failure.

No accumulation here thus far. Just wet ground.

Mostly rain, sleet, or immediately melting snow.

When you boil them, just put a little vinegar in the water.

I stopped making hard boiled eggs recently because of the cost, but when I did, the small amount of vinegar helped peel the shells more easily.

Massive point in the standings. Didn’t think that was happening after the Brazeau blunder.

Nice play Brazeau

I agree mnfisherman18. Good post.

Some tournament formats do have a blanket ban though. The PMTT does. They are permitted to use it pre-fishing but they cannot use them during tournament hours. This topic has come up here before too but that is the ruling they have stuck to for now.

I believe that MLF/BPT has certain periods when they fish in which they can and cannot use it this season.

Just got more interesting.

This determination of this goal on Gustavsson’s back is a new one.

This game in general is hard to watch.

In terms of the muskie angle, the lack of stocking over time has probably played a bigger role. The numbers of fish stocked have dropped significantly.

I don’t know what the solution is here. I’m not a big fan of people just turning competition into an arms race of technology and it feels like that’s what it’s come to now with the Bassmaster Classic being a very recent example.

But at the same time, you can’t really just undue it completely either. Clearly it’s a generational thing and older anglers have a tougher time learning than the younger tech savvy generation does.

Some boat insurance polices offer a discount if you complete a boater safety course. Just a FYI in case you want to save some money on your premiums.

I’m going to hunt season B and just started doing some scouting this past weekend for it, so about a month in advance.

I don’t know that it necessarily helps to pattern turkeys this far in advance because their behavior will change. I was mostly trying to pin down the roost, which I think I found.

I also asked for permission at 3 properties and they all gave me the go ahead.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

BC has more talent, but that talent didn’t show up for most of the game

You can’t win on talent alone, because, well, you don’t have enough talent to win on talent alone.

– Herb Brooks

JoeMX1825 wrote:

Odds are Zeev Buium’s college career come to an end this Saturday (Denver plays Providence in round 1 then #1 Boston College on Saturday….

gim wrote:

Let’s not put the cart ahead of the horse here.

BC has to win their first game.

Denver is about as dangerous of a 9 seed as I’ve ever seen. Defending national champions too. I could easily see them coming out of that regional and making the frozen four again.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

I got BC winning it all against BU, they both are absolutely loaded…

gim wrote:

You have a short memory. That is nearly exactly what everyone said last year too.

Then the Pioneers came along…

I rest my case, Joe.

slough wrote:

But, the division should be pretty bad again so who knows.

You do realize that three out of the final four teams standing in the American League were from the central last year, right?

The white sox were clearly pitiful and the Twins piled up a lot of wins against them. I wouldn’t count on that happening again.

Denver has to be the best 9th seed in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

tim hurley wrote:

If You decide to not wear a PFD that only affects you, that’s how it is different than a boating safety class (big difference!)

Exactly. I stated this like 2 pages ago. Someone not operating a boat safely affects other’s safety. Someone not wearing a PFD bears no deference to public safety except their own. If someone wants to dig their own grave, have at it. But don’t start digging mine too.

Exactly why the kill switch law exists too.

And just for the record, I think PFDs would save a lot more lives if they were mandatory in some manner.

The European modeling for tues/wed shows significant snow somewhere from northern South Dakota eastward towards the North Shore. That area across the state from those locations could see up to a foot of snow.

April Fools I think not

tswoboda wrote:

Gus needs to be perfect for this team to win right now. Dude needs a break

I agree. For a large majority of this season, the improved goaltending is what has kept them in the hunt for a playoff spot compared to last season.

I don’t have my gauge out yet but it rained hard for hours last night. Then a break, now a mix of sleet and snow.

I’ve also struggled mightily in very early spring when the water is super cold.

They are warm water species as cold blooded fish so they are often still kind of hibernating in winter mode until there are signs of warmth.

I think mahto is on the right track though. They’re likely still out deeper in the wintering holes and probably tough to entice a strike.

Buium looking good against Providence tonight. Looks like a rematch with the top ranked Eagles in on tap for Sunday.

I wear a hearing aide in my left ear. It’s permanently damaged from years of gunfire without protection because I shoot right handed.

My advice for anyone that still has their full range of hearing in both ears: protect it.

Seems like a weather update was due.

An incoming system tomorrow will be rain, rain/snow mix, or snow depending on where you are located and where the rain/snow line sets up. Right now that line appears to be about 30 miles north of the Twin Cities. The backside will have colder air on Sunday.

There is also another chance of a rain/snow mix system next Tuesday into Wednesday.