Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Search
Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

September 10, 2009

Canada goose hunting season extended in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, La. (AP) -The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has extended this year’s Canada goose hunting season from 16 to 44 days. The change approved last month allows Louisiana hunters to take a Canada goose from Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 statewide, except for in a small part of southwest Louisiana. The commission also […]

Canada goose hunting season extended in Louisiana Read More »

Trout fishing tough; bass, walleyes are still biting

NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – John Starkweather, of Jamestown, N.Y., boated a 27-pound, 10-ounce, 381/2-inch lake trout on an orange and chartreuse striped spoon in 115 feet of water off “the mountain” near North East last month. The state record is 27 pounds, 13 ounces. The walleye bite turned on in mid-August, although rough conditions

Trout fishing tough; bass, walleyes are still biting Read More »

Doctoral student studies northwestern Minn. bears

Grand Forks, N.D. (AP) – Male black bears in northwestern Minnesota have the largest home ranges ever recorded for the species in North America. That’s the finding three years into a four-year study of black bears in the northwestern part of the state, an area that lies on the western fringe of Minnesota’s traditional bear

Doctoral student studies northwestern Minn. bears Read More »

Lake Erie Region

Western Basin Walleye: Fishing has slowed in western Lake Erie with fewer anglers targeting walleye compared to earlier in the month. The best reports are coming from the gravel pit west of West Sister Island, northwest of North Bass Island, and 8 to 10 miles east of Kelleys Island. Drifters are using bottom bouncers with

Lake Erie Region Read More »

McDonough is MUCC’s executive director

Lansing – Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan’s largest conservation organization, is getting back to its roots, according to its new executive director, Erin McDonough. MUCC announced late last month that McDonough has taken over as executive director of the 72-year-old organization, replacing Dennis Muchmore. Muchmore took the reins two years ago after the late Sam

McDonough is MUCC’s executive director Read More »

Southwest Region

Acton Lake (Preble County) – Channel catfish are biting on creek chubs or night crawlers fished along the bottom or between eight to 19 feet deep during the late evening or early morning hours. Fishing for channel catfish is productive anywhere in the lake. Bluegills are being caught by anglers using wax worms or night

Southwest Region Read More »

GET THE OUTDOOR NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX

Sign up for the Outdoor News Weekly Newsletter and get 2 months of FREE access to OutdoorNews.com – packed with hunting, fishing, and conservation news. No Catch.

This offer includes digital access only (not the printed edition)

Email Address(Required)
Password(Required)
Name
What outdoor activities interest you?(Required)

PLEASE READ

Accessing Your Full Subscription Just Got Easier. Introducing Single Sign On.

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Click Continue below.
  2. You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.
  3. Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!
  4. After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue.
  5. You’ll either:
    1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
    2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

One login. Every edition. Easy.

Let’s get you reading!

PLEASE READ

 We’ve simplified things. Now you only need one password to access all your Outdoor News digital content.

Here’s how it works:

• Click Continue below.

• You’ll be taken to the OutdoorNews.com sign-in screen.

• Don’t have an account yet? Create one—it’s quick!

• After signing in, click the E-Edition Login button again. When the pop-up appears, just click Continue. You’ll either:

  1. Land on the e-edition selection screen (you’re in!)
  2. Be sent to a help page if we didn’t detect a subscription.

If you hit the help page, follow the directions so you don’t miss out on any of our great content.

Help Shape the Future of OutdoorNews.com!

We know you love the outdoors—now we want to make OutdoorNews.com the ultimate destination for all things hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Take our brief 3 minute survey to share your thoughts, and help us build the best outdoor website on the planet. As a thank you, we’ll send you a special offer!

Together, we can make OutdoorNews.com even better.

Introducing The Outdoor News Foundation

For a limited time, you can get full access to breaking news, all original Outdoor News stories and updates from the entire Great Lakes Region and beyond, the most up-to-date fishing & hunting reports, lake maps, photo & video galleries, the latest gear, wild game cooking tips and recipes, fishing & hunting tips from pros and experts, bonus web content and much, much more, all on your smartphone, tablet or desktop For just a buck per month!

Some restrictions apply. Not valid with other promotions. $1 per month for 6 months (you will be billed $6) and then your subscription will renew at standard subscription rates. For more information see Terms and Conditions. This offer only applies to OutdoorNews.com and not for any Outdoor News print subscriptions. Offer valid thru 3/31/23.

Already a subscriber to OutdoorNews.com? Click here to login.