bassNspear Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hey guys,I was just curios to see how many of you go out to ND for a spearing trip. Im thinking of hittin it up for next year, and wondering what everyone thinks.Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are a ND resident.I believe it is illegal for a MN resident to spear in ND.ND does not welcome anyone to spear from states that do not welcome them to spear as non-residents. (ie Minnesota) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Here's a link to a prior question regarding this in this Forum: Where can a guy get spearfishing equipment?marine_man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Quote: 16. Darkhouse Spear FishingDarkhouse spear fishing is legal only from December 1 through February 28 or February 29 (whichever comes latest) of each fishing year. (Exception: Spiritwood Lake - see ** below).Darkhouse spear fishing is legal for all residents having a valid fishing license and for residents who are under the age of 16. Nonresidents may darkhouse spear fish in North Dakota if the nonresidents state provides the same privilege for residents of North Dakota. ND Fishing Regs I think ND is shooting itself in the foot here.They could have had your $$$'s for fishing, lodging, and eating that weekend instead you will prob spend that weekend in MN.I think WI allows non resident spearers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Non Resident Sturgeon Spearing in WI http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cs/nonrestypes.asp $65 a pop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am not sure about MI.I wouldn't mind planning a trip out there if it is legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Originally Posted By: merkmanI think ND is shooting itself in the foot here.Perhaps, but so is MN by keeping ND residents from spearing in MN as well.I'm not turning this into a border war, but it stinks for both sides in my opinion.marine_man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Originally Posted By: marine_manbut so is MN by keeping ND residents from spearing in MN as well.Yes for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearchucker Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 They put that law in because they couldn't come to an agreement where MN would let ND residents spear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I feel for the people who live on or near the border!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spearchucker Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thank our stupid legislators for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 well, im glad that i started this subject. After i posted it, i remember that they had a law stating MN people cant go there and spear. I dislike it, but i understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGetter Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Some great spearing opportunities for ND residents, for sure. We did very well, spearing this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 thats awesome. Its a great sport. Also, welcome to FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKSTER69 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I just wish both states could get along. It makes it hard to hunt and fish when my only brother lives in ND. I guess it boils down to "choose your state, choose your fate"..similar to an ole Navy saying.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 i understand where there all coming from. There is alot of awesome lakes to spear in both states, and i believe that someday, there going to come to a aggrement, where we are going to spear in both states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGetter Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yeah, I have no problem with having my neighbors from MN coming over to spear and hunt in ND. Its the legislators that are "out of touch" with the people....they have their own agendas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMITOUT Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 There are two bills going through the legislature this year to allow nonresident spearing, so maybe MN is offering the olive branch after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 so im guessing there trying to pass if where we can go there as well.where does a guy look up all this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMITOUT Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 No. ND's law already states: Nonresidents may darkhouse spear fish in North Dakota if the nonresidents state provides the same privilege for residents of North Dakota.So, it's in MN's hands to allow non-residents to spear here(the two bills I previously mentioned) and then that in turn would open it up for Minnesotans to spear in ND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 well looks like MN has some work to do. I wonder why we just dont pass it and move on. its not like we are all going to go there or vis versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorGetter Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I just emailed the ND Game & Fish Dept. and they responded that they think the MN spearers will block the bill to allow non-residents to spear in MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 At least they are talking about it this year Quote:HF3678/SF3339 - Dark house fish spearing allowed for nonresidentsSF3339: 03/07/2008-Recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on FinanceSF3339: 03/10/2008-Game, Fish and Forestry Division laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Game and Fish BillAllows nonresidents to spear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You can find some testimony on this herehttp://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/audio/ls85/game031008.asxThe discussion on the bill starts at about 58:50 min in the file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 has anyone heard of anything that might have changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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