Once again this week, the go-to method was a jig and a minnow over the side of the boat while anchored up or spot locked. Bright colors were the best.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 20, 2025 Read More »
Whether you’re targeting pressured bass or just looking to switch up your finesse game, these baits deserve a spot in your tackle box.
Ned rig baits for better fishing – video Read More »
The main thing to take away from this past week is that water temps have dropped, so maybe go back to those springtime presentations.
South Dakota Fishing Report – May 20, 2025 – video Read More »
After 18 months without a veterinarian, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources earlier this year hired Dr. Scott Larsen to the Wildlife Health Section.
Larsen, who most recently served as a veterinary liaison for the University of Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Futures program, came with decades of experience in veterinary medicine and wildlife disease transmission.
Dr. Scott Larsen named new veterinarian at Michigan DNR Read More »
As a soaking rain was predicted to move through parts of Minnesota early this week, the portion of the state that might welcome it most – the Arrowhead region – was expected to remain cool, dry, and perhaps windy as firefighters continued to battle two large blazes that have been burning for more than a week and half and have consumed nearly 30,000 acres combined.
Wildfires continue to burn in northeastern Minnesota Read More »
Lincoln Lake in northeastern Kent County has the prestigious honor of producing the state record black crappie. The fish was caught way back in 1947 by Frank Lee. It weighed an impressive 4.12 pounds. No length is listed in the DNR records.
Lincoln is still producing trophy crappies including six others that earned Master Angler honors. Two of them, both 14.2 inches, were caught in 2024 and 2023.
Multiple species keep Michigan anglers returning to Lincoln Lake in Kent County Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the May 23, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the May 23, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2025 Becoming an Outdoors Woman Summer Workshop will be June 20-22 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, 104 Conservation Drive, Roscommon, MI, 48653.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Summer Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop on tap in Roscommon Read More »
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