The new regulations on inland waters will be in effect starting March 1; however, fishing for northern pike is not allowed on these waters until the fishing opener on Saturday, May 12.
Canada goose numbers increased significantly statewide with large numbers of migrating geese and tundra swans observed all week, the report said, adding that corn harvest is less than 60-percent complete.
Hunters bought fewer licenses to hunt turkeys this fall – 7,755 – than they have since 2011, and harvested the fewest number of birds – 945 – than they have since 2007.