...water, the better chance of survival. We would prefer to see the fish returned to water as soon as possible," said Lance Ness, president of the Fish and Wildlife Legislative Alliance. But his group wasn't opposed to tournament fishing and...

...and supporting dedicated funding for conservation programs. We're looking forward to April 22." Rally co-chair Lance Ness welcomed the recently signed groups. "They strengthen the rally and demonstrate broad-based support for dedicated...

...are satisfied that the Legislature has done its job." "We have also learned a lot over the past two years," added Lance Ness, rally co-chair. "We will be strategizing as a group over the summer months and will come up with a new approach...

...is pledging $500,000 toward a public awareness campaign if the bill becomes law, according to Alliance President Lance Ness. Rep. Jean Wagenius, DFL-Mpls was troubled by what she called small fine amounts in relationship to the great amount...