On the tribs thanks to a good head of water pumping through all the waterways, likely from the seasonal filling of the Erie Canal, there’s been good smallmouth bass action reported.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 21, 2025 Read More »
Anglers found good success walleye fishing in 20 feet of water in this part of Lake Erie.
Michigan Fishing Report – May 21, 2025 Read More »
Wright County’s Howard Lake is like many fisheries in this area of central Minnesota, which means it holds healthy populations of largemouth bass and panfish. While less abundant, there are enough quality walleyes and northern pike to draw the attention of local anglers as well.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the May 23, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 23, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
The first week of the game-fish season in Minnesota has been wonderful, with cooperative walleyes and crappies – just as I expected. The warm weather leading up to the first week of season was absolutely perfect to create excellent conditions. High winds have made things a bit dicey, but the fish are biting well.
My first week of the open season for walleyes was spent on the shallow farmland lakes of central Minnesota.
Steve Carney: Fish Minnesota’s farmland lakes before algae arrives Read More »
If harvest numbers are a good indication of the turkey population’s health, then Minnesota bird numbers are currently in a good place.
It’s possible this spring that hunters could set a new harvest record – just one year removed from the high mark was set in 2024, when hunters shot nearly 16,660 birds. Total harvest through this past weekend was 15,335 birds. That’s just above last year’s mark at the same juncture of the season.
For Minnesota turkey hunters, a record harvest within reach for a second straight year Read More »
The Minnesota DNR frequently receives questions about devices that generate water current to blast muck and aquatic plants away. They have various trade names, but the DNR refers to these devices generically as hydraulic jets. Even though they may be purchased in Minnesota, they may not be used in any way that disturbs the bottom of a water body or destroys plants.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 23, 2025, edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Waterfowl scene: Not as rosy as DNR makes it seem Read More »
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