The name walleye was inspired by the fact that their eyes reflect light, which allows the fish to see a night and in turbid water. Some people also call this "eyeshine," like that of a cat.
Because MN has MANY lakes , and that's where the walleye are found !
the common loon and the walleye
Adopted in 1965, the walleye, Stizostedion v. vitreum, is the official fish of the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota, the State which is known for 10,000 Lakes...
The name walleye was inspired by the fact that their eyes reflect light, which allows the fish to see a night and in turbid water. Some people also call this "eyeshine," like that of a cat.
State capitol- St. Paul. State bird- Common Loon. State flower- Lady Slipper. State tree- Red pine. State fish- Walleye. State drink- Milk. State grain- Wild rice. State pro football team- Minnesota Vikings. State pro baseball team- Minnesota Twins. State pro hockey team- Minnesota Wild. State pro basketball team- Minnesota Timberwolves. State song- "Hail Minnesota". State population- 5,266,214 (as of July 2009).
A unifying symbol representing the entire nation
Minnesota is known as the Gopher State, even though Minnesota does not have an official state animal or mammal. Minnesota does have a state bird (the common loon), a state fish (the walleye), and a state Butterfly (the monarch butterfly). Please click on the related link below to view the complete list.
Minnesotans eat the same thing as any other state. But, however, one of Minnesota's nicknames is the Bread and Butter state.
The symbol for the element Tennessee (TN) is "TN," representing its abbreviation as a state in the United States of America.
There are many places where one can go fishing in Walleye. One looking to go fishing in Walleye should go to Old Hickory Lake located in the state of Tennessee.
a unifying symbol, representing the entire nation. :)
In 1982.