Here in Minnesota, just because it's winter doesn't mean the fish aren't still biting. And this weekend, kids across the state go ice fishing for free.
Wisconsin just won the gold medal in “Hold My Beer” winter antics. An overzealous delivery driver on Shawano Lake took “30 minutes or less” to a whole new level by attempting to deliver food on the ice. Spoiler alert: ice doesn’t care about your ETA.
Cooler weather this week and a lack of snow is playing a role with ice fishing this weekend. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says ice conditions were not adversely affected by the warmer, rainy weather last week.
As the ice fishing season ramps up, it’s crucial to stay informed about ice safety. Over the weekend, I heard reports of varying ice thickness across the region. While some areas have solid, safe ice, others remain risky. Ice conditions can change rapidly, so always exercise caution before venturing out.
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