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February 19, 2026

Warm temps likely to soon end ice fishing on Ohio waters of Lake Erie

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On Feb. 10, sunny skies and temperatures that reached the mid-40s gave Lake Erie’s ice sheet the first insult to its integrity and made it no longer considered unscathed.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that Lake Erie’s ice coverage that had peaked at 96% this winter was down to 92% by mid-February. A rivulet of water flowing down the boat/ice ramps eroded the edge of the ice field along the shoreline, the first insult to the formerly pristine hardwater cover that was formed during 26 straight days of below average arctic temperatures that had not eclipsed the freezing mark in weeks.

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Lawmakers nix debate on claims made against Pennsylvania Game Commission

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Allegations of harassment by two former employees of the Pennsylvania Game Commission surfaced during a legislative hearing on Feb. 3.
But legislators voted to keep the issue under wraps. The Tuesday meeting of the House Game and Fisheries Committee was scheduled for members to hear the annual report from Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith.

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Two Pennsylvania senators propose bill for Monday deer opener

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A pair of state senators have teamed up on plans to introduce legislation that would reinstate the Monday opening day of rifle deer season in Pennsylvania.
On Feb. 12, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Lycoming, and Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Northampton, released a co-sponsorship memo that referenced a recent attempt by the Pennsylvania Game Commission board to move the opener to the Saturday before Thanksgiving as basis for a return to Monday.

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Spring-like weather bringing Iowa’s ice fishing season to early end

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Ice fishing for winter 2026 is rapidly coming to an end in Iowa, including at traditional late season lakes across the far north part of the state.
In the past two days, a UTV broke through the ice on East Okoboji Lake and a pickup truck broke through to its frame on West Okoboji Lake. Earlier on Wednesday, a wheel house-style ice fishing shelter broke through on West Okoboji Lake.

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Has South Dakota seen any negative effects from longer pheasant seasons?

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Gus’ body language gave off all the classic signs as we approached a corner near the end of a long walk along the edge of a cattail slough.
At age 7, he is in his prime years as a bird dog. Young enough where stamina isn’t an issue and experienced enough to consistently piece together the puzzle. His pace quickens when on a bird, but he’s methodical in his approach, dissecting every detail. Gus froze and glanced back at me. Almost simultaneously, a rooster erupted from the cattails.

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Hybrid ‘F1’ largemouth bass creating big controversy in Kentucky

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Lawmakers, wildlife officials, and fishermen in Kentucky are debating an issue that has yet to create waves in Illinois: The stocking of a fast-growing and aggressive species of Florida largemouth bass known as “F1.”
According to Illinois regulations, F1 hybrids are permitted – they are not classified as invasive or restricted. There has been limited stocking in private lakes and ponds because the species does not fare well in colder waters. Over in Kentucky’s climate, the F1 is expected to do much better. But biologists are concerned about the fish’s effect on native species.

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