New York Fishing Report – March 17-24, 2023
There are lots of fish spread throughout the system here, with anglers reporting a mix of fresh, drop-back and actively spawning steelhead.
March 17, 2023
Smaller shotguns now packing a big punch for wild turkeys
Thanks to new loads that pack a serious punch, the .410 shotgun has become a legitimate, lightweight firearm for chasing North Country gobblers.
You’ll get less of the weight and none of the recoil of a 12-gauge gun. If you’re willing to spend the money for TSS loads, you’ll still have a gun that can kill turkeys to 40 yards.
Illinois turkey numbers expected to climb with 2023 season fast approaching
After two years of decline, the Illinois turkey flock appears to be making a comeback.
The news comes just in time: the state’s spring season opens April 3 in the South Zone and April 10 in the North Zone. Biologists believe that the COVID-19 pandemic and increased hunting pressure that came with it was partially to blame for recent declines.
Illinois fishing and hunting report
A look at the fishing and hunting report from across Illinois for the week of March 17, 2023.
WI Daily Update: Crappie rig
No, this angler has never heard of this crappie rig. But it works – and in a big way. Here’s more.
Iowans report a strong 2022 pheasant season in areas of good habitat
Greg Harson, Conservation Officer District 1 Supervisor for northwest Iowa, says the roadside count was right on and maybe even better than expected. Across the northern tier of counties, the late October opener was one of the best in recent years.
“Hunters saw a lot of birds,” Harson said. “The cover was pretty dry, which made it tougher for the dogs. Yet, officers found hunters throughout the district pleased with the numbers of birds they saw.”
How might this winter impact bird numbers heading into 2023?
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 17, 2023 – video
The walleye spawning runs on the Maumee and Sandusky rivers are just starting right now and will only get better in the next two weeks.
A historical look at Iowa Great Lakes’ walleye opener and previewing the 41st Walleye Weekend
Ever since I moved to northwest Iowa in 1978, I’ve participated in the annual walleye opener on three lakes on the Iowa Great Lakes: Big Spirit, East Okoboji and West Okoboji.
Each year, the walleye season closes on those lakes in mid-February and does not reopen until the first full weekend in May. These are the only waters in the state of Iowa with this regulation, with the exception of some Iowa-Minnesota boundary lakes.
MN Daily Update: Catching more crappies
This angling veteran has never heard of a certain angling rig, but it works – and in a big way.
