Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 14, 2026
The pike season is open year-round on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River, and spring is prime time.
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April 14, 2026
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – April 14, 2026
River action has been good the past week.
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County decisions come into focus on shotgun and rifle use for Minnesota’s deer season
Minnesota deer hunters may see different firearm rules this fall as counties decide whether to now allow rifles or still require shotguns for the 2026 deer season.
A 2025 law eliminated the state’s longtime “shotgun zone” and gives counties the authority to choose which firearms hunters may use. Many counties already have voted, while others are expected to decide in the coming weeks.
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Audit raises concerns for Minnesota DNR’s readiness to launch new electronic licensing system
The Minnesota DNR’s electronic licensing system (ELS) could face additional delays after a recent audit identified ongoing concerns.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report April 8 outlining issues the DNR must address before fully launching the system. The project already has experienced significant setbacks, and the audit found the DNR has not met six of the 11 critical success criteria.
Redear sunfish, channel cat stockings boost Beaver Dam Lake in Macoupin County, Ill.
Channel cats, redear sunfish, and rainbow trout have been the focus of DNR stockings at Beaver Dam Lake the past five years – evidence of what anglers are looking for when they visit the cozy Macoupin County spot to camp, explore or, well, fish.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the April 17, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Idaho Fish and Game commissioner pleads not guilty to poaching bull elk
Brody Harshbarger, a sitting member of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, has pleaded not guilty to seven hunting-related misdemeanor charges following a poaching investigation.
Investigators allege that Harshbarger, along with another suspected poacher, illegally shot and abandoned two elk in December 2025.
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Tennessee poachers plead guilty in ‘monumental’ turkey case
Five hunters from west Tennessee and one Mississippi hunter recently pleaded guilty to various violations related to turkey hunting.
As part of their penalties, they were ordered to pay $16,000 in restitution, along with potential fines and costs that could amount to $6,000.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Violations at Big River State Forest during youth turkey season
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the April 17, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
