Good perch fishing was reported here from the week once the temperature got closer to normal. Minnows were working best. Perch ranged in size from 5 to 15 inches.
Wisconsin Fishing Report – January 27, 2025 Read More »
Fishing this past week has been very good with consistent action for anglers. Most fishing activity is taking place in 26-32 feet of water.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 27, 2025 Read More »
After the holidays, live-cut Christmas trees can live a “second life” as habitat for various species of animals, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after the holidays for Ohio’s birds, fish, mammals, and more.
Live-cut Christmas trees serving as habitat in Ohio Read More »
Two adult male deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in two deer permit areas without previous confirmed cases of the disease.
One deer was harvested in DPA 266 near Hawley in Clay County and the other deer was harvested in DPA 701 near Greenfield in Hennepin County. Both deer were shot during the firearms deer season. The hunters submitted tissue samples via the DNR’s partner sampling program which consists mostly of taxidermists.
CWD confirmed in wild deer in two new Minnesota deer permit areas Read More »
With winter settling in across the state, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers may appear inviting for recreational activities, but the ODNR urges all Ohioans to prioritize safety while enjoying winter pastimes.
Ohio DNR reminds outdoor users how to stay safe during winter activities Read More »
The National Fishing Expo is celebrating its 10-year anniversary when it kicks off on Feb. 7 in Columbus.
The Expo will run from Feb. 7-9 at the Ohio Expo Center on the state fairgrounds. An appearance by iconic bass pro Mike Iaconelli is just one of the highlights of the three-day weekend event.
Ohio Mixed Bag: National Fishing Expo set for Columbus Read More »
It’s the largest collecting and carving event in the Midwest. Two shows on the same weekend at the same location.
The Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association (ODCCA) and the Great Lakes Decoy Association are holding their two shows March 15–16, Saturday and Sunday, at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, just 12 miles from downtown Cleveland.
Big decoy shows coming to Cleveland in March Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 31, 2025, edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
Ohio Letters to the Editor: Does youth deer season serve true purpose as it stands? Read More »
Deer hunters in Ohio are approaching the finish line, and the last baton hand-off saw a seamless transfer.
During the recently concluded four-day statewide muzzleloading deer hunting season (Jan. 4-7), hunters killed 13,476 white-tailed deer. That figure is 712 more animals then were reported during the 2024 statewide muzzleloading season (12,714 animals), and 395 more deer based on the three-year average (13,081 deer).
Ohio’s record buck kill already set during 2024-25 season with time remaining Read More »
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