DNR: It's almost time to remove ice fishing houses

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to get their fishing houses off the ice by removal deadlines.

The removal deadline for inland waters in the southern two-thirds of the state is 11:59 p.m. March 2. Minnesota-South and North Dakota border waters have a removal deadline of March 5), while Minnesota-Iowa border waters had a removal deadline of Feb. 20.

Anglers may still fish after removal deadlines, but shelters on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise must be attended or occupied. Also, shelters may not be left at public access sites. The DNR also reminds everyone to pick up and properly dispose of any trash as part of removing their shelter from the ice. This includes wooden blocking materials, which must be removed, even if they are frozen into the ice.