Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 2, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report on April 2, 2026.
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April 2026
More public lands approved for fracking in Ohio
Despite 1,337 public comments against the move, the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission opened 513 additional acres of Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County and 8,233 additional acres of Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in Belmont and Guernsey counties to leasing by oil and gas companies.
The decision came during the commission’s March 27 meeting.
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Ohio’s river walleye runs start to hit peak
As is usually the case, fishing for walleyes in Ohio’s Sandusky and Maumee rivers during the spawning run is a day-by-day affair with fish responding to changing water temperatures and depth fluctuations in a somewhat predictable manner.
During cold snaps when the water temperature dips, especially overnight, fishing gets tougher, but then improves later in the day.
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Minnesota’s bear hunt lottery applications now open through May 1
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 1, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota DNR.
Hunters can submit applications for the 2026 season online, at any license agent or by phone at 888-665-4236. People can apply for preference only, which will accrue a preference point to increase preference level for future years’ bear hunt lotteries.
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Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on April 2, 2026
Spawning walleye river runs kick into high gear. Here’s a look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on April 2, 2026.
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Snow in forecast could help Prairie Pothole Region ducks
Mostly dry wetland conditions across the U.S. and Canadian prairies could diminish spring duck production without significant precipitation falling over the next few weeks as birds settle across Minnesota and the Dakotas.
That’s the word from waterfowl managers across the prairie pothole region (PPR), often referred to as the nation’s “Duck Factory.”
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WI Daily Update: A tip for training your dog to find shed antlers
Training a dog to hunt for shed antlers? Dogs actually
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Commentary: The recovery of Minnesota’s Rainy Lake fishery started with trusting science
If you’ve fished Rainy Lake long enough, you’ve seen both sides of the story.
I am a fourth-generation resort owner on Rainy Lake, and I remember firsthand the decline of the walleye fishery in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Back then, fishing was tough, confidence was low, and many of us wondered what the future would hold for this incredible border lake.
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Farm Bill provision triggers concerns over sporting dog training, events
In early March, the House Committee on Agriculture voted to approve a provision in the draft Farm Bill that has sporting groups concerned over potential consequences for training hunting dogs.
After months of widespread hand-wringing over the absence of a Farm Bill, Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) introduced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 on Feb. 13. It was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, which hosted a meeting and mark-up for the bill on March 3.
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