ENHANCEMENT

FUND (FWEF) CONTINUES TO GROW!

The Manitoba Government announced that another $794,000 was being put in the FWEF This announcement by Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt was on top of the $20 million in trust already.

“Our government has long recognized the importance of supporting projects that conserve, manage and enhance fish and wildlife species in the province,” said Nesbitt. “We took significant steps to modernize the FWEF with new funding and delivery model and made a historic $20-million investment to the endowment fund in 2020. We are pleased to announce this additional funding, which will allow the 2023 program to grant more than $1.3 million to support projects across Manitoba.” in fishing gear. Once introduced they cannot be eradicated. There are no known pesticides or eradication techniques to address SWF in a waterbody.

Projects are identified through a competitive grant process overseen by the minister-appointed FWEF Committee and through innovative leadership projects recommended by the FWEF Committee.

The criterion for grants is wide ranging and administered by the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation. Non-profit groups, local agencies and research organizations can apply for funding for initiatives that conserve and enhance Manitoba’s fish and wildlife populations including those that: study fish and wildlife populations; promote sustainable and ethical hunting and angling practices through education; protect or improve critical fish and wildlife production habitat; and secure property to provide public access to angling and hunting opportunities or to protect critical fish and wildlife production habitat. The minister noted the funding recipients will be announced in spring 2023.

The nearly $800,000 in funding is comprised of 10 per cent of the annual fees collected from recreational angling, hunting and trapping licences, all restitution payments collected for fish and wildlife infractions, and all voluntary donations collected from the public through Manitoba’s e-licensing system (www.manitobaelicensing.ca ). Over 23,000 people voluntarily contributed more than $143,000 in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years to the FWEF through the e-licensing system. Manitobans can also contribute directly to FWEF through The Winnipeg Foundation website by visiting the following link: https://mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=2635.

For more information on the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/nrnd/ fish-wildlife/fish-and-wildlife-enhancement-fund/ index.html.

Simple quick actions (e.g., Clean,Drain, Dry) can prevent the largely irreversible, negative consequences of AIS. visit: Manitoba.ca/StopAIS. If you have any questions about AIS or the Province’s response please contact Kayla Peterniak, Aquatic Invasive Species Ecologist at 204-791-3809 or kayla.peterniak@gov.mb.ca.

MINNKOTA TALON-ANCHOR FROM ANYWHERE

Control Talon from anywhere on your boat at the push of a button – whether it’s the included wireless remote, optional wireless foot switch, your smartphone, your Humminbird fishfinder, i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link system, or Wireless Stomp Switches. Only Talon has up to 15’ of anchoring, and User-Selectable Anchoring Modes that let you pick the perfect hold for any condition, from rough water to soft bottoms minnkotamotors.com

Muskie Munchies Wobbly Ticker Triple Slurp

Over the last few years Muskie Munchies introduced the Triple Slurp, then made it better with a variety of add ons with the most significant add on being the tickers that create a lot of noise while bouncing off the blades. The Wobbly Ticker Triple Slurp includes those tickers, but also introduces a new blade with offset blades. This adds extra vibration as it wobbles through the water, well as different pitches as the ticker bounces off of the different sized blades. muskiemunchies.com

SPIDERWIRE DURABRAID HI-VIS YELLOW

After its introduction at ICAST 2021, SpiderWire DuraBraid continues to impress anglers that demand high performance as the most abrasion-resistant conventional braided line on the market. Now, this popular braided line is available in HiVis Yellow. SpiderWire DuraBraid sets the standard in technical performance with an increased abrasion resistance that is 25% tougher than other conventional braids. purefishing.com

Marcum Pursuit Hd L

The Pursuit HD L is MarCum’s masterpiece and the ultimate in underwater viewing. Don’t let the size fool you, MarCum packs more technology into the Pursuit HD L than any camera before it. With an HD feed and vivid colors displayed on its ultra-bright screen, the Pursuit HD L makes viewing easy. A host of other high-points like on-screen display of temperature, depth and direction, HD video-out, and DVR, mean you’re looking at the most feature-laden camera in the history of underwater viewing. marcumtech.com

Thundermist Lure Company

Thundermist has a variety of lures and terminal tackle. As many anglers know, attention to detail is key and sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference in catching and releasing fish. I do a lot of three-way rigging for lake trout and the T-Turn 3-way swivel from Thundermist Lure Company is truly a game changer. What makes the T-Turn 3-way swivel so unique from other three-way swivels, is the center of the swivel is free to spin 360 degrees allowing your lure or bait to move freely as attended and eliminating all line twists and tangles at any speed while fishing any depth or structure. The T-Turn 3-way swivel comes in a variety of sizes for a variety of applications and allows an angler to spend more time fishing and less time untangling his/her three-way rig. thundermistlures.com

Cdn Dock Shoxs

CDN Dock Shoxs come in sets of two and are made from a rigid high-quality material with a parachute-quality cord material that runs through the rigid tube with quick attach carabiners on one end. They are designed for daytime use and easily adapt and safely connect your boat to any dock situation you may encounter at a boat launch. They take up very little space when not in use and can even be stored in your boat’s rod locker without interfering with your fishing rods. But best of all, when in use, Dock Shoxs keep your boat a safe distance away from any boat dock eliminating nicks and scratches on your boat. cdndockshox.com

Lithium Pros Batteries

Weighing just one-fifth the weight of a typical bass boat battery system, the M3265-36 38.4V 65Ah Lithium-Ion Trolling Battery from Lithium Pros allows anglers to dramatically reduce the weight of their vessels for speed and fuel efficiency, and the versatility to fish shallow areas. The BCI Group GC12 sized battery weighs 39.2 lbs yet provides as much trolling power as three 76-lb Group 31 220RC traditional batteries. Its 152 reserve minutes is enough for a full day of use with a typical trolling motor. Using an optional onboard DC charger extends the battery’s capabilities even further by generating power from the outboard engine’s charging system. lithiumpros.com

Plano Ice Rod Case

The Plano 44” Ice Hunter Combo case is the largest and most efficient ice fishing storage box on the market. The massive custom foam interior can protect up to 14 rods and reels with additional room for the rest of your gear. The exterior is made with shock-and drop-resistant, industrial strength material for all-season protection. The 44” Ice Hunter Combo Case includes six Plano 3600 StowAway boxes to give anglers additional storage space for the ice fishing bait and tools that anglers need to fish all winter long. planomolding.com

Rapala Jigging Shad Rap

The Jigging Shad Rap® has more pronounced movement, with slow circle down action. Raising in a sharp snapping motion will cause the bait to circle faster. A quick vibrating motion can also be used at fixed depths to prompt strikes from otherwise lifeless fish. A deadly weapon under the ice, or fishing open water for suspended fish, also the right choice for working deep, submerged structure. Single reverse hooks on both ends with center treble and eyelet that can be tipped with your favorite bait. Zinc weighted, shad profile in natural, glow and UV color patterns. rapala.ca

DAIWA KAGE™ ICE FISHING RODS

The Innovative Light Weight Design is achieved through several proprietary Daiwa rod building technologies. This allows for a Slim Design blank that maintains the strength and durability of a much larger diameter rod. The SVF or Super Volume Fiber blank manufacturing process utilizes concentrated fiber for more strength allowing a smaller volume of, typically heavy, resin. This results in a lighter, slimmer blank that is Sensitive and Strong. The unique Megatop rod tip is an ultra-sensitive yet strong and durable top section, ideal for a light bite through the ice. The Fuji Tangle Free Guides with Alconite Inserts are built tough and assure a trouble-free drop. The comfortable Crafted Cork Handle transitions seamlessly with the Hand Shaped Reel Seat. daiwa.us.com