South Dakota Fishing Report – February 17, 2026 – video
Plenty of nice walleyes and perch were caught in the last week.
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February 17, 2026
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026
Look for good late-winter and springtime fresh steelhead action ahead.
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Ice cave enthusiasts flock to Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands for first time since 2015
Hundreds of visitors lined up early this week to witness a natural phenomenon that hadn’t been readily accessible for more than a decade.
Because ice and weather conditions along the shores of Lake Superior were deemed safe by the National Park Service, the public was able to hike out to the storied ice caves at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin. It was the first time since 2015 that the spectacular ice display was officially open for viewing. By Tuesday, Feb. 17, access to the caves temporarily ended as a strong winter storm approached the area.
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DNR tackles ‘slow growing’ male muskies in Lake McMaster from Knox County, Ill.
A muskie captured by the Illinois DNR during a spring trap net survey turned out to be a good history lesson for fisheries biologists and anglers alike.
The 2024 sampling – the last recorded by DNR – featured six muskies that ranged from 35½ to 39.4 inches long and was composed of five males and one female. One of the males had been tagged by DNR.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 20, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Land Between the Lakes officers wrap poaching case
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers at the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area wrapped up a poaching case which resulted in the seizure of an impressive buck mount.
The 14-point deer was taken illegally in the Land Between the Lakes area, which is located at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – an area frequented by Illinois hunters and fishermen.
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Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026
Now that boats have access, look for the Niagara Bar and Coast Guard drifts to be hotspots.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Fayette County waterfowlers busted using electronic caller
In Rock Island County, CPO Buckrop observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop.
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Davis, Edmonds honored by PRI for research
The Prairie Research Institute recognized employees who were nominated by colleagues for their outstanding achievements and excellent work in 2025.
Among the honorees were Mark Davis, who received the Distinguished Research Scientist Award, which recognizes outstanding performance and demonstrated professional excellence by an individual or group.
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