# Canoecopia Nears and BWCA News Update

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Podcast: [Paddle and Portage Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paddle-and-portage-podcast-6722316)
Published: 2026-01-16T16:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://paddleandportagepodcast.podbean.com/e/canoecopia-nears-and-bwca-news-update/
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## Resource

Canoecopia is the largest paddling expo in North America. The annual event takes place March 13-15 in Madison, Wisc. Paddle and Portage Podcast host Joe Friedrichs spoke with Darren Bush of Canoecopia to discuss the possible sale of Rutabaga Paddlesports in Madison, the future of Canoecopia, as well as what to expect in 2026. Also shared in this episode of the podcast, M Baxley and Joe discuss the continuation of the food storage order in the BWCA, and some rule changes coming to Minnesota in 2027 for walleye anglers. Make sure to check out the original tune at the end of the episode. Hint: John Prine.

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