My final spring trip to the South Dakota/Minnesota border waters was a success. The timing was perfect. Water temperatures leaped into the mid-60s, and I knew it would go well.
Crappies were the target this time, because the border lakes have become some of the best panfish waters in the state. This was not the case in the recent past.
Lab results have connected one of three black bears killed by wildlife officers in southwest Florida to a fatal attack on a man and his dog a day earlier, officials said on May 9.
Necropsy results revealed that a 263-pound (119-kilogram) male bear contained the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a statement. Testing showed that same bear’s DNA was present on Markel’s body, inside his home and on the dog’s body.
The stable warm weather definitely caused the big bug hatch to continue throughout the past week and that affected fishing success.
South Dakota Fishing Report – May 14, 2025 – video Read More »
Walleye season opened in New York State on May 1 and Lake Erie is the place to be for catching these popular table fare.
With more than 77 million of these fish estimated to be in the lake from Toledo to Buffalo, it’s certainly an exciting time if you love fishing for old “marble eye.” The best action, now that the season is underway, is traditionally at night. However, with recent weather patterns, we may have to wait until the winds calm down and the waters begin to warm a bit before that night bite resembles any consistency.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Walleye season is open in New York, and Lake Erie is the place to be Read More »
Lake Okabena is located smack dab in the middle of Worthington in Nobles County. It’s one of only a few lakes in this stretch of southern Minnesota, and certainly it’s one of the best as far as providing exceptional fishing opportunities.
At 776 acres, it’s a good-sized fishery that’s surrounded by an abundance of city property, which provides solid shore-fishing opportunities.
Lake Okabena in Minnesota’s Nobles County benefits from the southern strain of walleyes Read More »
Here’s a look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the May 16, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
When fishing early-season walleyes on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs, the key to success is finding structure that’s holding concentrations of baitfish. The rock reefs are a popular spot to target walleyes during low-light conditions. Target them with a slip bobber and a leech.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Crafting the right jig is recipe for catching walleye Read More »
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 16, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Do not dump anything at a public access Read More »
Ken Enlow, of Hartville in Stark County, Ohio, said a friend sent him this photo, which he said was taken in Richland County. The deceased bobcat in the photo appears to have been climbing a tree, ostensibly in pursuit of prey, when he became stuck in a split in the tree.
Bob Ohio bobcat dies after getting head stuck in split of a tree Read More »
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