Most fishing activity is taking place in 25 to 31 feet of water. The most productive setup continues to be a jigging line paired with a deadstick.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 6, 2026 Read More »
How to use dead bait to specifically target trophy northern pike through the ice.
The most overlooked way to catch big pike – video Read More »
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about two relatively new products for ice fishing.
New products for ice fishing – video Read More »
In 2024, after hearing reports about wild turkeys with facial lesions and warts on their faces and sometimes feet, the Minnesota DNR sought to understand the cause of the problem.
“We decided to grab some and test them for avian pox,” said Elizabeth Baker, a DNR wildlife health specialist.
Wild turkey virus discovered in Minnesota Read More »
The steelhead action by winter-time standards has been good.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 6, 2026 Read More »
With a couple of above average temperatures forecast this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cool even though air temperatures feel more like spring.
“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how cold the water really is,” said Todd Robertson, Iowa DNR River Programs Water Trails coordinator.
Iowa DNR reminds paddlers that water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps Read More »
DNR stocked nearly 16,000 fingerling “wipers” – a cross between a white bass and striped bass – in Lake Glenn Shoals in 2025, another step toward developing the species in the Montgomery County water.
Over the past few years, biologists have seen promising results during surveys that indicate wipers are growing in the 1,100-acre lake.
‘Wipers’ remain a focus at Lake Glenn Shoals in central Illinois Read More »
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Illinois Cuffs and Collars: Trail camera photos help identify trespasser Read More »
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