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April 2026

Pennsylvania hatcheries produce ‘banner year’ for trout

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, National Fishing, National News, News, Pennsylvania /

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission found a way to deter birds at its hatcheries, and it resulted in a banner year for trout production.
In fact, the number of trout raised at state hatcheries was so good that the agency was able to send 20,000 brown trout to New Jersey for its stocking program. In exchange, Pennsylvania will receive an allotment of warm water species yet to be determined.

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Steve Sarley: Forward-facing sonar is anglers’ personal choice, but not mine

Featured, Fishing, Illinois, National Fishing, Opinion /

I was watching the recent Bassmaster Classic that was being streamed live on the Internet. I called my wife over to my computer and asked her to take a look at the screen and tell me what she was watching.
Please realize that the only time my bride will look at fish on a screen is when somebody like Bobby Flay is poaching a grouper on the Food Network. She obliged me and came over to take a look.

Steve Sarley: Forward-facing sonar is anglers’ personal choice, but not mine Read More »

Tips for taking advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season

Featured, Features, Fishing, Home Page News, Minnesota, National Fishing /

Anyone who knows me knows that, for years, I have been lobbying for a bass season that doesn’t close. It finally happened in Minnesota, and now we can target largemouth and smallmouth bass any time of year.
It’s catch and release only from now until May 23, then the harvest season kicks in through September (check the regulations for exact dates), but right now there is no closed season on bass. My reason for wanting to open the bass season to year round fishing was due to a few of my beliefs.

Tips for taking advantage of Minnesota’s new catch-and-release bass season Read More »

Due to Sunday hunting, Pennsylvania agency adjusts game lands regulations

Hunting, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Pennsylvania /

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners at their April 11 meeting adopted two changes that will affect some non-hunting users of state game lands.
Non-hunters long have been allowed to ride non-motorized vehicles, conveyances and animals as authorized on game lands at certain times of year.

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Pennsylvania Game agency OKs final 2026-27 hunting seasons

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, National News, News, Pennsylvania /

Pennsylvania game commissioners gave final approval to the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits at their April 11 meeting.
The commissioners decided that rifle deer season will begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving again this year, but several made comments indicating that the board is still exploring the possibility of moving the season before the holiday in future years.

Pennsylvania Game agency OKs final 2026-27 hunting seasons Read More »

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