 It may still feel like winter outside, but the deadline to remove fish houses off area lakes is approaching fast. The Department of Natural Resources says that ice anglers in northern Minnesota are reminded that ice shelter removal dates for lakes located north of highway 200 and highway two will be March 18th because of rapidly deteriorating ice conditions. Anglers may need to remove their shelters early and not wait for the deadline. Law enforcement action will be taken if shelters are left after the anglers who do not remove their shelter could be prosecuted. Conservation officers may remove the structure if or and or confiscate and dispose of it as well. It is also unlawful to store or leave a shelter at a public access and anglers should also remove any refuse or litter from the lake. The deadline to remove unoccupied shelters doesn't mean the season is over. Anglers can still use their shelters. They just cannot be left on the lake overnight. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland news, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.