It seems that every winter we report multiple incidents of Minnesota ice fishers leaving their trash behind on the lake for someone else or -- more likely -- no one at all to clean up.
A series of photos shows the gross disregard to common courtesy and respect for Minnesota's natural beauty and economy as winter anglers leave copious amounts of trash and debris behind.
Snow is melting on area lakes due to above average temps. Ice fishing contests are being postponed because of this. This isn't stopping local fishing fanatics!