Fishing
Trophy catfish plan advances for Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers
Just a few days after the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission put the finishing touch on its plan to create a trophy catfish fishery in the state’s western rivers, the agency again stocked thousands of
Outdoor Insights: Minnesota gubernatorial candidate interviews at Game Fair; and a lower walleye limit in limbo
A rite of summer since 1982 kicks off Friday at the Armstrong Ranch in Ramsey, Minn., with the start of Game Fair. Reminder that among the excellent events out there, Outdoor News will host a
Michigan Fishing Report – August 5, 2026
Panfish anglers finding success at several fisheries.
Is this fish safe to eat? When to err on the side of caution
Fish can get viruses and can become stricken with diseases in a similar way to humans and wildlife. Fish can have appearances on the outside and internally, which give pause when cleaning, making you wonder:
Steve Carney: Getting educated on outboard ‘skeg’ issues
The low water in Minnesota this season has created havoc for many anglers as they are discovering hazards that they didn’t know existed. Thankfully I haven’t had any serious problems navigating the low water, but
Kirk Schnitker: Catching up with Minnesota’s Bob Lessard, a master of conservation politics
Where does one start and stop on Bob Lessard’s decades in Minnesota conservation politics? As a state senator for 25 years, from 1977 to 2002, Lessard always was immersed as a leader in conservation causes,
Minnesota Mixed Bag: First weekend of Game Fair runs Aug. 7-9
The first action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 7 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 9 at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey. The second weekend is slated for the following weekend, Aug.
Game Fair in Minnesota returns for 45th year with its focus on family and conservation
Thousands will make their way to the Ramsey area this weekend to participate in Minnesota’s 45th annual Game Fair.
The outdoor event will be held the weekends of Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 14-16 again
Push is on to create a ‘citizens conservation advisory council’ in Minnesota
Almost 40 states have some form of a citizens conservation advisory council with members who are advocates for their state’s natural resources.
The role of these citizen councils is to advise their state natural
