ASHLAND AREA Lake Superior ice conditions were changing. In the bay there was still 12 to 24 inches of ice in most places late last week. Landings were starting to deteriorate. Pressure cracks also are moving around, so use caution getting across them. Late ice usually makes for some good fishing, and reports have been […]
WI: Inland anglers keying on panfish with good ice up north Issue: 6 Read More »
Steelheaders on Conneaut Creek will soon enjoy an improved pull-off/parking lot near downtown Conneaut. The Ohio Division of Watercraft is working with the Friends of Conneaut Creek and the Central Basin steelheaders in an effort to improve access to the popular trout-fishing stream. Beginning Monday, March 2, a construction crew began leveling off and improving
Improved Access in the Forecast for Conneaut Creek Anglers Read More »
Vermont, Md. implement ban on felt-soled waders Albany – A ban on felt-soled waders isn’t on the New York horizon, despite moves by Vermont, Maryland and Alaska to outlaw felt soles in an effort to halt the spread of aquatic invasive species. DEC officials have discussed implementing a ban on felt soles, but Assistant Director
N.Y. not jumping onto the felt sole train yet Read More »
Staff shortages challenge as trout kickoff nears Albany – New York’s April 1 trout season opener will almost assuredly bring hardy anglers out to at least ceremonially wet a line. It’s been that way for years, and the 2011 kickoff won’t likely be any different. For DEC fisheries staff, however, the 2011 season brings monumental
NY: DEC hatches stocking plan Read More »
Season Dates March 27: Coyote hunting season closes April 1: Trout season opens April 1: Hickory shad season opens April 1: Winter flounder season opens April 7: Beaver and otter trapping season closes (Northern Zone and southeastern New York) April 15: Snow goose season closes (Western, Northeast and Southeast zones) April 15: Mink and muskrat trapping season closes (Northern Zone) April 15: Striped
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Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: The small to medium-sized streams will clear first and when they do fishing should be good for trout. Harbor action at Dunkirk could be good if the water is clear enough. Egg sacs, spoons or spinners are good for starters – from the platform or from boat. Upper
NY: Ice season winds down; trout season kickoff looms Issue: 6 Read More »
Springfield – Protection of the Illinois river otter is again being debated at the state capital. Should trappers be allowed to pursue the apparently-thriving furbearer or not? House Bill 1724 passed on March 10 and was last spotted in the Senate Assignments Committee on March 14 as Senate Bill 1337. The bill: “Provides for the
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Springfield – Hunters and gun supporters in the state continue to make progress against a recent decision to release names and other information belonging to Illinoisans who hold Firearm Owner Identification cards. The latest blow against Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s plan came in the form of a letter signed by 12 of Illinois’ 19 members
IL: Lawmakers: FOID info is confidential Read More »
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth (www.legend-outdoors.com), with the warmer weather, the ice in the south half has disappeared, but left muddy water. There is still some ice on the downtown harbors, but fish can
IL: Walleyes, crappies biting at most lakes around state Issue: 6 Read More »
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