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| Ojibwe-Anishinabe symbol |
March 6 – The name of Bemidji derives from Ojibwe words meaning "a lake with crossing waters", probably referring to the connection between Lake Irving and Lake Bemidji.
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| ice-fishing shacks on Lake Bemidji |
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds owners of ice-fishing shacks that spring is on its way, and the last day for ice houses to be on state lakes is coming up soon.
Ice
conditions can vary greatly, and anglers should know about the different types
and characteristics of ice. Slush shows weakening of ice and should be
considered a danger sign. If ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, people
should stay off. People should not go on the ice during thaws.
Honeycombed ice,
dark snow and dark ice should be avoided. Ice is generally thinner where there
is moving water, such as near inlets and outlets, bridge abutments, islands and
other objects that protrude through the ice.
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| ice augur |
The DNR
recommends checking ice thickness with an auger before venturing onto a frozen
pond, lake, or river. According to the DNR’s Boat and Water Safety Unit, a
minimum of 4 inches of new, clear ice is necessary for ice fishing;
snowmobiling or ATV activity requires at least 5 inches; 8 to 12 inches are
needed to support a car or small pickup; 12-15 inches are need for a medium
truck.
This year's deadline
for removing ice-fishing shacks here in the northern third of Minnesota is
March 21st. Interestingly, even
after removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one
hour before sunrise if they are occupied, but storing or leaving shelters on a
public access is prohibited.
Conservation
Officer Tony Salzer of Ham Lake notes: “Please
remove your ice shelters early if ice conditions begin to deteriorate.” If owners fail to comply with this ice house
removal deadline, they can be fined, and the house contents confiscated or
destroyed. Conservation officers do not
want to be fishing sunken shacks out of lakes this spring.
info: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/2016/02/23/ice-fishing-shelter-removal-dates-approaching-6/#more-17582
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