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"There are lots of people ice fishing, people out snowshoeing and pulling their kids around in sleds." Canyon's well-liked Hyalite Canyon has long been a popular summer destination for Bozeman-area residents. At the end of a narrow, winding mountain road, Hyalite Lake is nestled in the crook of surrounding 9,500 to 10,000-foot peaks such as The Mummy, Hyalite, Bole and Blackmore. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kalispell angler reels in record pygmy fish Mar 19, 2009
My arm is still hurting, Tullett joked hours after reeling in the pygmy whitefish while ice fishing on Bitterroot Lake. The pygmy is one of three types of whitefish found in Montana, and like the considerably larger mountain whitefish, is native to the state. (Missoulian, MT)
Birthplace: Belgrade, Canada Mar 18, 2009
Well, it isn't because of the climate, most newcomers think to themselves, watching in bewilderment as their fellow countrymen have fun skating on outdoor ice rinks or ice fishing on frozen lakes in mid-February. It takes time to get the True North. (Globe and Mail)
Badger-Two Medicine: Motors banned from area Mar 18, 2009
Winter recreation like snowmobiling and ice fishing, for example, bring revenue to the reservation, Tatsey wrote in a March 16 letter to the Forest Service. Our position is that motorized access and use should be reasonable but should not be at the expense of world-class wildlife habitat and water quality. (Missoulian, MT)
A lot riding on deer meetings Mar 17, 2009
Ice fishing shacks must be removed from the ice by Monday, March 16th. Tail Feathers. (Forest Republican, WI)
North Andover Police Log Mar 14, 2009
An officer responded and reported that it appeared to be a group of men ice fishing. All was well. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
NDSCS working to Rekindle DREAM$ Mar 13, 2009
Other unique items include NDSCS exclusive wine glasses, trips to Kansas for a turkey hunt, Lake of the Woods for ice fishing, the Camen Islands and a University of Nebraska extravaganza. A complete list of items up for live and silent auction is available on. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
When lake ice is not what it seems Mar 13, 2009
The issue was brought home last Saturday at the Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby, where a handful of pickup trucks went through the ice while exiting the lake. The ice on that lake is about two feet thick, said John Huston of the Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service in Schroon Lake. (Albany Times Union)
Local men survive car breaking through ice, sinking to lake bottom Mar 13, 2009
Jon Stelter, 40, and Michael Meyers, 46, were found by law enforcement in a nearby ice fishing shack, soaking wet and shivering from hypothermia, according to a Polk County Sheriff s Department deputy s report ... Stelter told the deputy that he and Meyers were driving through The Narrows to do some ice fishing when Myers 2008 Honda Fit fell into the water ... The two then walked to the nearest ice fishing shack, where the fisherman let them in to warm up while awaiting help. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Four arrested for thefts from cars Mar 12, 2009
Scott J. Dachel, 410 W. Cedar St., reported about a week ago that 80 of ice fishing equipment was taken from his vehicle. At 12:19 p.m., Marsha C. Gilbert reported that someone entered her vehicle while parked at 339 Olive Street and took 200 cash and prescription medicines from her purse. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wakefield police log Mar 10, 2009
The man was ice fishing. 11:31 a.m. A well-being check was conducted on Lawrence and Main streets when it was reported that a man was walking across the lake with a sled. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Warm water greets winter-weary Mar 8, 2009
Then, as I sat in my little portable ice fishing shelter catching small pan fish, my thoughts wondered toward open water fishing my preferred fishing. One time when I returned home, my wife commented that she was tired of the sub-zero conditions. (Forest Republican, WI)
Letters to the editor (3/7/09) Mar 7, 2009
This past weekend someone intentionally took a large piece of firewood and jammed it in their ice fishing hole when they left, sticking straight up, which subsequently froze into the lake. The wind soon covered it with a light dusting of snow. (Anchorage Daily News)
Huskies come far to find common ground Mar 7, 2009
He came to Boston from the Land of 10,000 Lakes, an area known more for pond hockey and ice fishing than hoops. "Everybody can do different things and everybody has different talents," Janning said of NU's backcourt, "and that's what makes us so special.". (Boston Globe)
S.D. man shot while ice fishing in Iowa Mar 7, 2009
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday Rob Johnson and another man were fishing by the Klondike Bridge near Larchwood when they heard gun shots. A round came through their ice shack and struck Johnson in the right hip. (Sioux City Journal)
Letter: Thank you Georgetown Fire Department Mar 6, 2009
On Sunday, Feb. 22 Georgetown Cub Scout Pack 50 held their annual ice fishing derby ... Our ice fishing derby was being run by an experienced ice fisherman and we were already planning to make several measurements of the ice thickness in the area that we would be fishing before letting anyone out onto the ice ... Chris Fraser and Scott Jones Ice fishing co-chairs for Pack 50 Loading commenting interface. (Georgetown Record, MA)
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Sponsored by the Minnewaukan Community Club, the event will include an ice fishing contest, paint ball, games, food and more ... The most popular event, Wold says, will probably be the ice fishing tournament, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open to all ages and prizes will be awarded for walleye, perch and pike. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Wolves the talk at Great Rockies Show Mar 6, 2009
It was a record turnout for the perch derby, said Gene Fincher, organizer for the annual Perch Pounder ice fishing derby. We had 223 anglers participate and a huge crowd for the final award ceremony. (Missoulian, MT)
OUTDOORS: Restoration program brings in $146 million Mar 5, 2009
TheSLSC will alsobe wrapping upthe results of Rock Fest and the Night Ice Fishing Event. Also up fordiscussion will be the finishing project for the rock point in the SouthwestBay of Lake Shabbona. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Late season ice bites are not aggressive Mar 5, 2009 Records: Tuesday, March 3 Mar 4, 2009 Oregon Recreation Report Mar 4, 2009 Seventh Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby Mar 3, 2009 VikingBuzz BLOG Mar 3, 2009 Bengals WR Houshmandzadeh visits Vikings Mar 1, 2009 ');document.writeln("Latest free-agency updates");document.writeln(' Mar 1, 2009 WR Houshmandzadeh visiting Vikings Mar 1, 2009 Ice fishing enthusiasts brave cold to pursue their passion Feb 27, 2009 Review: Nothing novel about ‘New in Town’ Feb 27, 2009 Regional news: Obama seeks assault weapons ban Feb 27, 2009 New fishing season is time to take stock, plan ahead Feb 27, 2009 Wabasha's grumpfest adds a cool attraction Feb 27, 2009 Ice Fishing Contest Ends With Big Switch Feb 26, 2009 Winter isnt easing up on us yet Feb 26, 2009 Police Log: Feb. 16-22 Feb 26, 2009 AMVETS fishing contest Saturday Feb 26, 2009 Guide cited for illegal bile use Feb 26, 2009 Casper Calendar for February 7, 2009 (5) Feb 26, 2009 Ice Fishing Hooks Special Campers Feb 25, 2009 Getting grumpy for a cause in Wabasha Feb 25, 2009 Wisconsin ice fishing contest ends with big switch Feb 25, 2009 Maine winter festival features icy dip and fishing Feb 23, 2009 PHOTO GALLERY: Ice fishing on Deer Creek Reservoir Feb 23, 2009 Simple pleasures pass winter hours Feb 22, 2009 Across the Pond: Ponds need your attention Feb 22, 2009 Winona goes Hollywood: Area featured in many movies Feb 22, 2009 As winter moves toward spring, ice fishing going south Feb 20, 2009 Records: Thursday, Feb. 19 Feb 20, 2009 Potential world record tiger musky by ice tip-up Feb 20, 2009 Police Log: Feb. 9 - 15 Feb 19, 2009 Chetek Chain O' Lakes fishing report Feb 19, 2009 LAMB COLUMN: The bottom line is ’no ice is ever safe’ Feb 19, 2009 Shiverfest ‘09 is coming! Feb 18, 2009 Town Commons: A harbormasters job is never done Feb 18, 2009 Ice Fishing Derby catches on Feb 18, 2009 Joy of ice fishing leads to business venture Feb 17, 2009 Police Beat: Feb. 17, 2009 Feb 17, 2009 Ohio man drowns in Indiana lake Feb 17, 2009 Fishing and fun over ice Feb 15, 2009 Marlborough man carving his own niche Feb 14, 2009 One More Cast: Reviving an ice auger Feb 14, 2009 You don't have to fly south - give winter your best shot Feb 14, 2009 Wissota Winter Classic fundraiser planned Saturday Feb 13, 2009 Cold Lake Provincial Park Feb 13, 2009 Group braves cold for ice fishing tips Feb 13, 2009 Outdoors calendar for Feb. 14-20 Feb 13, 2009 Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 14-15 Feb 13, 2009 Armed with an oar Feb 12, 2009 More of this story Feb 12, 2009 No Mands Land: Heave, ho Feb 12, 2009 Spring Meadow cleanup Feb 11, 2009 Cleanup planned for part of state park near Helena Feb 11, 2009 Large crowds, great weather warms 59th Perchville Feb 11, 2009 Fishermen back on ice despite evident dangers Feb 10, 2009 Sunny skies, warm temps greet Snowfest visitors Feb 10, 2009 AMVETS ice fish for 951st Feb 10, 2009 NSC Youth Ice Fishing Derby Saturday on Otsego Lake Feb 10, 2009 Hoover's HornetsbecameS-F's Rams Feb 10, 2009 Firefighters' fishing contest winners Feb 8, 2009 In a loop on a lake by a resort, an old sport revives Feb 8, 2009 Fishermen return to floe after rescue Feb 8, 2009 Extended cold weather has heated up angling action on region's hard water (Today) Feb 8, 2009 Ice fishing fun inexpensive (Today) Feb 8, 2009 On thin ice?: Numbers may be down, but fishermen say there are plenty of smelt in local waters Feb 8, 2009
Also at the lodge were Dave Genz, father of modern day ice fishing and inventor of the Fish Trap portable ice house, and Tom Zenanko, pro angler who represents Vexilar Marine Electronics ... If you are not using spring bobbers for your ice fishing, by all means get set up with them. (Sioux City Journal)
AMVETS kids' fishing contest had good participation Mar 5, 2009
Ben Hanson, of Chetek, won a bike for catching the first fish at the AMVETS ice fishing tournament Saturday. The AMVETS fishing contest, sponsored by Chetek AMVETS Post 25, was Saturday. (Chetek Alert, WI)
10:16 a.m. Marvin J. Brown, 11907 17th Ave., reported his ice fishing shack on Lake Wissota was damaged. 11:06 a.m. A structure fire was reported by Tonia S. Duszynski, 27383 50th Ave., from a half-mile east of Highway 27 on 50th Avenue, Cadott. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Closed to fishing, including ice fishing, until April 25, 2009 ... Reservoir has thin ice cover ice fishing not recommended ... Ice fishing opportunities for carryover rainbow trout up to 18 inches are excellent. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Above, Taylor and Abbie Winkler, Wahpeton, kneel by their fishing holes at Heitkamp Pond Saturday, waiting for a bite at the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Red River Area Sportsman s Club ... This is the seventh year of the Youth Ice Fishing Derby. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
We wanted him back, and we're glad he took time out from ice fishing to come in and sign his contract. Jim's an important part of our offense and the kind of guy you want in your locker room. (VikingUpdate.com)
"We wanted him back, and we're glad he took time out from ice fishing to come in and sign his contract. Jim's an important part of our offense and the kind of guy you want in your locker room.". Since Kleinsasser joined the team, the Vikings have enjoyed five of the franchise's top six single-season rushing totals -- two by the last two years and one each by (2006), (2002) and (2000). (ESPN -- Football News)
Fred Taylor, Patriots edge closer to deal; Browns, Winslow part - NFL - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
"We're excited to have Jim back,'' coach Brad Childress said. "We wanted him back, and we're glad he took time out from ice fishing to come in and sign his contract. Jim's an important part of our offense and the kind of guy you want in your locker room. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What s more American than having a hot tub at an ice fishing derby ... Ice fishing is more social, says David Page, of Ashland, who has two bobhouses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
All the women like scrapbooking and all the men like ice fishing. All of them. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Contest-winning fish smuggled in sweatshirt Something smelled fishy at Saturday's Somerset Youth Athletic Association Ice Fishing Contest at Bass Lake: the former winner's sweatshirt. Lee Shehow of New Richmond, crowned the winner of the contest Saturday, may face criminal charges after admitting to smuggling in the fish to win the contest, keeping it alive in his sweatshirt during the tournament. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
While there is still a lot of ice fishing left, at least for the first half of the month, anglers are already beginning to focus on open-water fishing. Rivers across Montana will start to produce some great opportunities for dry fly and nymph fishing. (Missoulian, MT)
It has long featured traditional winter activities that also made it into the movies, like an ice fishing contest. The river plunge is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club and a group that operates homes for people with developmental disabilities. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Shehow, of New Richmond, claimed to have won Saturday's ice fishing contest on Bass Lake in Somerset after pulling up a northern pike weighing 2 ... Shehow, of New Richmond, claimed to have won Saturday's ice fishing contest on Bass Lake in Somerset after pulling up a northern pike. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
It may be more than coincidence that ice fishing for panfish starts to be more productive about the time Lent comes around, with meatless Fridays for Catholics. At any rate, fish are lean protein and good for us, and so tasty. (Forest Republican, WI)
Medfield police reported locating the four ice fishing on Kingsbury Pond. Police reported the ice is 12 inches thick and safe. (Medfield Press, MA)
Fishing, hot dogs and prizes will be the highlight of the second annual kids' and Special Olympics athletes' ice fishing contest Saturday. The contest, sponsored by Chetek AMVETS Post 25, will be on Pokegama Lake near Gilligans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to children ages 5-15 and for Special Olympics athletes. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Grand Teton spokeswoman Jackie Skaggs said that following an investigation rangers cited mountain guide Stephen Koch for towing skiers with a snowmobile and using a snowmobile on the lake for purposes other than ice fishing. Koch offered a public apology, saying he suffered a lapse in judgment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Today Ice Fishing Derby * From 7 a.m. today through 3 p.m. tomorrow, Pathfinder Boat and Fishing Club hosts the 20th annual "HAWG" Ice Fishing Derby at the Pathfinder Reservoir. Limited number of camp sites available for 20 per night, prepayment required (to reserve a site, call 262-6598). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The group went ice fishing and ATV riding on Malletts Bay ... "My son talks about ice fishing all year and 4-wheeling, so this is definitely very exciting," said Deborah Lamden of Partners in Adventure. (WCAX.com, VT)
The city will celebrate its 16th annual Grumpy Old Men Festival with the traditional ice fishing contest, Grumpy breakfast and Raghetti Spaghetti Dinner. And this year, they ll begin a new tradition the Grumpy Plunge. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Shehow, of New Richmond, claimed to have won Saturday's ice fishing contest on Bass Lake in Somerset after pulling up a northern pike weighing 2. 42 pounds. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Saturday's polar dip fundraiser helped kick off this weekend's Sebago Lake Derby ice fishing festival ... The ice fishing contest began in 2002. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
By Christine Armbruster - 22 Feb 2009. Ice fishers go out on the ice on Deer Creek Reservoir throughout the months of winter. (The Daily Universe, UT)
During those sub-zero days there were very few people out ice fishing. Even those anglers who have permanent shacks were not out in large numbers. (Forest Republican, WI)
The recreational opportunities like fishing, water skiing, boating, tubing, swimming, watching the water fowl, ice fishing, skating, photography or sitting on a beach at Little Sandy, Oldham, Furnace or Stetson ponds are right at many people s front yards or nearby. Why not want to ensure that these opportunities will always be there. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
The 16th annual celebration takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, with activities including an ice fishing contest, grumpy breakfast and polar plunge. Lamp posts throughout the town don plaid in homage to the grumpy fashion style. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ice fishing reports have been very spotty, ranging from fair to poor ... The fishing report chat at is full of anglers asking about lakes and anglers who have been to the lakes ice fishing ... Also note that at this time of the year, caution needs to be used when ice fishing. (Missoulian, MT)
2:32 p.m. Ronald P. Sime, 18314 327th St., reported the theft of an ice fishing shack from Otter Lake. Tuesday, Feb. 17. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Caught on an ice fishing tip-up from Otisco Lake in central New York, the fish was so large it was hauled off the ice on a child's plastic sled ... The also recognizes world records for tiger muskie in two other categories: all-tackle (current record 51 pounds, 3 ounces), and ice fishing with rod and reel (current record 31 pounds, 4 ounces). (ESPN -- Outdoors)
10:21 a.m. - An unknown female called to report people ice fishing on Kingsbury Pond and she would like them removed. Police removed three older men from the pond. (Medfield Press, MA)
Ice fishing on the Chetek chain has been good for the anglers willing to move around to find the active fish. Walleye fishermen are getting some action off of shallow points with gravel coming off of the shore lines and some weed growth in the area. (Chetek Alert, WI)
It occurs all too often each winter as the ice fishing season draws to a close ... Dewald urges anglers to stay off the ice with their vehicles for the remainder of the ice fishing season. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Also at Creel Bay will be a Youth Ice Fishing Derby from 1 - 2:30 p.m., an all-day Pond Hockey Tournament, all-day Snow Sculpture Contest Displays, all-day Golf on the Ice and from 1 - 3 p.m. the Lake Region Search and Rescue Team will give Ice Diving Demonstrations. 7th and 8th grade girls will be having a basketball tournament in the morning at the Sports Center and in the afternoon in the gym at CMS.. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
While ice fishing remains a popular sport, the harbormaster will never deem the ice in town to be safe. The harbormaster tries to visit as many of the town s ponds as possible and distributes brochures on ice safety to fishermen. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
OTSEGO LAKE TWP. -- Sixty-nine kids took part in this year s Youth Ice Fishing Derby at Otsego Lake State Park, hauling in a total of 26 perch over four hours. The number of anglers was down from last year s 100 or so, according to Walt Owen with the Northland Sportsmen s Club, the event s sponsor. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Other than the hundreds of trophy pike, Buschwhacker Decoys caught the eye of Fish Alaska magazine, who called the product ice fishing s hot new item. When asked if they have plans of expanding to stores other than Sportsman s Warehouse, Julie Busch says she hopes to ride their early success. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Feb. 9, Big Lake: Kevin Stevens, 27, Anchorage, cited for using treble hooks where prohibited while ice fishing. Feb. 9, Big Lake: Christian Vonkennen, 25, Anchorage, cited for fishing without a license. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
(AP) - An Ohio man has drowned while ice fishing at a northeast Indiana lake. Steuben County Coroner Rodney Snyder has ruled the death of 62-year-old Guy E. Gladney of Toledo, Ohio, accidental due to drowning. (FOX19.com, OH)
The children, their parents, siblings, and in a few cases, dogs, turned out for the Youth Ice Fishing Derby, which returned to the lake for the second year ... Casscles said he started ice fishing with his father at seven years old. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
" Although the ice sculptures look delicate, they are made using chainsaws, scrapers and drills. "We use the same tools a wood carver would use," said Roberge, a member of the National Ice Carving Association. Roberge lives in Marlborough with his wife Judy. Although retired, he still cooks part-time at the Groton School in Groton. And, not surprisingly, he enjoys ice fishing. "I cut out my own hole in the ice with a chisel. " Loading commenting interface... Comments Thank you for the abuse... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
It has been replaced, and it s only a matter of time before the cob-webbed back corner of the garage becomes his final resting place, while Driller bounds around outside, drilling holes through the ice with ease to please its ice fishing master -- his master. It s a sad and unfortunate story which happens to so many augers, and I didn t want my once-beloved auger to end up in the scrap heap. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Holes are dug with an auger, a tool usually used for ice fishing, and courses are often shorter than those on land, but the game is surprisingly like its fair-weather counterpart, players say. Putting a tundra twist on the age-old game of golf is still a novelty, of course. (Globe and Mail)
Originally designed by Chippewa County volunteers Reba Sheridan and Ryan Kasboski, as an early morning ice fishing contest to benefit UCP, these hearty UCP organizers quickly discovered that ice fishermen not only love to fish, but later relax in a heated tent. Ice fishing guests sample food provided by Rainbow Catering of Lake Hallie, served hot by the Lake Wissota Lions and Wissota Trailblazers ... In addition to the ice fishing and refreshments, the Winter Classic features music from Rock N... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
RV Camping in Eastern Alberta (Edmonton Area). Originally named Coldwater Lake, its present name is still appropriate. (Suite101.com)
Al Williams of Wakefield explains how to use the equipment associated with ice fishing ... Before heading out on the ice, Williams ran through proper clothing needed to keep warm, various types of ice fishing equipment and ice fishing etiquette ... Neither of the Renners had tried ice fishing before and as Mitchell soon learned, drilling a hole in the ice is a lot of work. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Sunday, Feb. 15: Kids Ice Fishing Clinic, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids under 16 bring an adult to this fun hands-on clinic. Learn the basics of ice fishing and, weather permitting, go out and try and catch your own fish. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
LANSING - The Department of Natural Resources invites everyone who is curious about ice fishing to take advantage of Winter Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 14-15. The annual celebration of Michigan's ice fishing heritage allows everyone to fish without purchasing a license ... Numerous ice fishing clinics, contests and festivals are held in conjunction with the weekend, including DNR-sponsored events at state parks and fish hatcheries. (Niles Star, MI)
Howie Moe mans the soup pot Saturday morning at the Chetek Hydroflites Water Ski Show Team's ice fishing contest. The event was well-attended, and the fundraiser brought in about $2,500 profit for the team, president Al Knowlton estimates. (Chetek Alert, WI)
For Allen and the more than 100 ice-fishing enthusiasts who turned out for the second annual Montana Special Olympics Ice Fishing Derby, their adventurous day on Mission Lake was far from "mission impossible.". Katie Siebrecht is one of Cut Bank's star Special Olympians. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
They were going to rescue us, but several days later the weather changed again and the lake was frozen over and after a few more days of ice fishing we drove the Winnebago home over some pretty rough roads. Was that believable. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
The trail around Spring Meadow Lake will be closed at the footbridges on the north and south sides of the park, but the west side will remain open as will the lake itself for ice fishing. The contaminated soils were discovered about seven years ago along the eastern shore of the popular lake west of Helena by Carroll College chemistry students working on a class project. (Helena Independent Record)
The west side will remain open as will the lake itself for ice fishing. The contamination was discovered about seven years ago along the eastern shore of the lake by Carroll College chemistry students who were working on a class project. (Montana Standard, MT)
Many were ice fishing within the East Tawas State Dock. Michael and Lisa Goulet of Bay City decided to come to the festival for the first time and spent the afternoon on the ice. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
John Aker, who operates Aker's Ice Fishing in Port Rowan, Ont. on the Canadian side of Lake Erie, said it wasn't safe for the previous three winters to go onto the ice. (Globe and Mail -- International)
While the trail race might have drawn the most participants overall, hundreds filtered into the park Sunday for activities ranging from broomball, ice fishing, snoeshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, winter camping demos and more. There was ice carving, storytelling and various demonstrations both on and off the ice throughout the afternoon. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
The AMVETS 724th 1st Annual 2009 Ice Fishing Tournament is open to all community members and will feature a food booth, raffles and door prizes. Please remember the service of the soldiers in the 951st and help AMVETS 724th raise money to support their efforts overseas and to welcome them home warmly when they are finished carrying out their duties. (Forest Republican, WI)
Monday, February 9, 2009 11:21 AM EST GAYLORD -- The Northland Sportsmen s Club s annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby will take place Saturday, Feb. 14, on the ice out from Otsego Lake State Park on Old 27 South, Gaylord. The event is free to attend but a motor vehicle permit ( 6 daily, 24 annual) is required to enter the park. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
He enjoyed hunting, deep sea fishing, fresh water and ice fishing, and camping with his family across the United States. Also an ardent fan of NASCAR auto racing, Mr. Hoover enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Chetek Fire Department Chief Joe Atwood bonds with Honey Saturday morning at the ice fishing contest. The Chetek Fire Department's 15th annual ice fishing contest netted between 500 and 600 participants this year, which organizers attribute partly to good weather. (Chetek Alert, WI)
And he assumes that if a lake is supporting cars, snowmobiles, or ice fishing shacks, it is going to support him. And bless him. (Boston Globe)
Coast Guard and local law enforcement officials said they would like to develop ways to stop people from ice fishing during dangerous conditions ... Bratton said he wants to respect ice fishing culture while finding a way to recoup the county's financial losses and step up regulation. (Boston Globe)
The upswing in ice fishing isn't just hearsay. The Fish and Boat Commission reports that fishing license sales for the period Jan. 1-31, 2009 were 5 percent higher than the year before. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ice fishing fun inexpensive. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Two other nearby fishermen said there has been a decline in ice fishing in recent years, in part because of video games and the absence of fishing families passing the sport down to younger generations ... When Lenny Brown went ice fishing on Great Bay with his father as a young boy, he said the ice looked like a "shanty town." ... While it might seem solely by the numbers that ice fishing is declining, ice fishermen say that's not the case, but rather the combination of an earlier ice season... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
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