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I knew it would be a great challenge to get people to try not to turn this thread into a political fight (myself included in that statement). Before this thread gets locked again, let’s redirect our intentions into providing information on outdoor projects at risk and make sure are doing our part to advocate with our representatives. It is the only way we are going to make a difference (maybe).

they don’t know because they don’t know. Despite the courts blocking trump’s executive order to hold grant money, grant money still cannot be accessed. There will be a ton of businesses that will be closing up shop in short order. We are about to face a healthcare crisis, especially in rural areas.

Where are you located Tony?

With boredom comes innovation of some new worm spoons patterns. Friekin weather has to break.

Yep, definitely needed to rein in frivolous spending. I just hope there is some thought behind the cuts and they are made stepwise. https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-mount-rushmore-bill-anna-paulina-luna-2022609

https://www.refugeassociation.org/news/2025/2/14/eodwispvhseybqgjow291z3k5wxerh

My understanding is that the fear of states taking control of BLM land is they could sell it off to private.

The antis downstate don’t know why we fund a put and take sport.

https://www.wpr.org/news/illinois-delays-invasive-carp-project-great-lakes-federal-funding let’s hope the lampricide programs get funded

I think they need a different term or definition of what “ice coverage” is. This shot from 2/11 is deemed 90% covered. I don’t think I will be venturing out to ice fish any time soon.

Big’un! My buddy gets them between 2-3am. Seems to be the magic hour. He has also found coyotes have become educated to electric game calls and now only uses mouth calls.

Ya, that is just worry. Guys running to Ohio to use forward facing imaging in 5’ waves and a bass boat. Hopefully, I would get paired with a troller.

This weather has me confused. Playing with dummy dots and my hole puncher again.

Awesome! 😎

I hope not to turn this into political banter but there are a few things we should be paying attention to. Recently, states attempted a land grab and sued the federal government for control over BLM lands. Luckily, the Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit but it serves notice to everyone to pay attention and not let special interest try to take away what is all of ours to enjoy. Locally, with all federal grants placed on hold, things like the spring alewife survey is at risk. Based on correspondence coming from the White House this week, there is an interest in gutting environmental protections. Stay in tune and stay involved. https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/01/13/u-s-supreme-court-will-not-hear-utahs-lawsuit-to-control-18-5-million-acres-of-public-land/

Hope they have enough TP.