Verified 2025 deaths, injuries or safety concerns of livestock, pets, and humans created by wolves in Wisconsin came in through 96 “conflict reports” handled by state and federal agencies.
In 2024 that number was 103. For 2025, 22 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties reported wolf conflicts.
Conflicts remain a concern across Wisconsin’s wolf range in 2025 Read More »
Regulations aimed at parents who don’t pay child support is beginning to instead hook some fishermen visiting Illinois.
The catch: many cases popping up at bait shops that sell licenses have nothing to do with child support. Media reports have spotlighted bait shop owners having to turn away visiting anglers in recent weeks because a social security number is now required.
Requirement affecting sales of nonresident fishing licenses in Illinois Read More »
Recently, there was a public meeting with discussion of the potential pros and cons of removing the Sears and Steel dam on the Rock River on the edge of the Quad Cities. At this point, it is still in the study stage, but a decision will be coming soon on potential options.
Without getting into the specifics of this study on the Sears and Steel dam, here are some things to consider when discussing dam removal.
Jeremiah Haas: Examining the pros and cons of dam removal, impact on fish Read More »
Serious walleye anglers in Michigan get plenty of days in on the water well before the traditional walleye opener on the last Saturday in April in the Lower Peninsula (April 25, 2026).
The Great Lakes and connecting waters are open to year-round walleye fishing, and anglers take advantage of the opportunity. Still, others make a point of celebrating the opener on their favorite inland walleye waters.
Where are you going for Michigan’s walleye opener? Here are great options in the LP Read More »
Catch-and-release anglers have been hooking rainbow trout for nearly two weeks now, meaning it’s time for those hungry for the “nice eating size” fish to try their luck.
The regular Illinois trout season opens April 4 at 58 sites. Speaking of sites, the spring 2026 season comes with a handful of changes in northern and central parts of the state.
Illinois’ spring trout season set to open at 58 locations – a few of them new Read More »
I think there is a secondary reason why it wouldn’t hurt to hear from Hyun right about now. I hear we’re going have the Natural Resources Board polling sportsmen on their level of support for license fee increases and dedicated alternate funding on Monday, April 13, during the annual spring fish and game hearings.
State Roundup: A few recommendations for Wisconsin DNR after turkey tag fiasco Read More »
Listen here for an update on the Rainy River sturgeon
MN Daily Update: A great opportunity awaits sturgeon anglers on the Rainy River Read More »
Atlantic salmon spawning runs in two major Lake Champlain tributaries have seen significant improvements the past two years, with the number of migrating salmon more than doubling on the Saranac River and hitting record numbers on a major tributary in Vermont, the Winooski River.
Report finds mostly good news for New York’s Lake Champlain Read More »
A state-endangered bird of prey was successfully rehabilitated after suffering a concussion from a collision in northern Illinois, the McHenry County Conservation District reported.
State-endangered northern harrier injured, rehabbed in Illinois’ McHenry County Read More »
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