Eagles can be thieves, sometimes stealing the hard-earned catch of other birds, like osprey, ducks, even other bald eagles. Linda Rappel and her husband like to watch eagles and recently came across an adult defending its catch from a younger bird. Rappel could almost hear the eagle saying, “This is mine, bug off!”
Backyard and Beyond: Bald eagle antics Read More »
Wisconsin could move its traditional trout opener from early May to early April next year, based on a landslide 63-37 percentage vote during mid-April’s annual conservation hearings.
The inland trout opener was one of many fishing-related changes the outdoor community supported during the statewide hearings, a joint effort by the DNR and the citizen-based Conservation Congress. Voters also backed a five-trout bag limit as the basic statewide trout regulation by a 60-40 margin.
Patrick Durkin: Wisconsin’s spring hearings voters OK April trout opener Read More »
Illinois DNR Wild Turkey Project Manager Luke Garver gave himself plenty of wiggle room this winter when sharing his vague forecast for the spring hunting season.
“Being an optimist, I’m predicting the 2025 season to be close to the record harvest of 2024,” Garver wrote back in February.
Well, he wasn’t wrong.
Spring turkey harvest in Illinois hits record levels for second straight year Read More »
Bass starting to hit spring cycle, crappies going strong. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on May 23, 2025.
Illinois’ statewide fishing report on May 23, 2025 Read More »
Wisconsin’s would-be elk hunters have until Saturday, May 31, to apply for a 2025 elk hunting license.
Wisconsin’s expanding elk population has seen an annual hunt in the Clam Lake Elk Range since 2018 and in the Black River Elk Range since 2024. Each elk range is comprised of approximately 70% public lands, across varying habitat types, offering excellent opportunities to pursue elk.
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Elk application deadline is May 31 Read More »
Walleye prospects have been best at night along weedlines on this popular fishery.
New York Fishing Report – May 23, 2025 Read More »
Cold fronts can shut down bites fast, but with the right tactics, you can adapt and stay on fish.
How to catch walleyes in tough conditions – video Read More »
In his first tip of the open-water season for 2025, Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about different dressings for jigs when out crappie fishing.
Dressings for Crappie Fishing – video Read More »
Legislation that would expand crossbow use in New York cleared
Episode 72 — Roy Dust of the New York Crossbow Coalition Read More »
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