Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 8, 2026
Walleye action also continues to be good to very good for both good numbers and size the entire length of the river.
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September 8, 2026
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – September 8, 2026
Anglers here put up some very nice muskies, many between 45 and 49.5 inches, along with big walleyes up to 28.5 inches.
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Minnesota’s 2026 roadside survey shows a 20% jump in pheasants
The 2026 August roadside survey showed an increase in Minnesota’s overall ring-necked pheasant population, with some regions benefiting more than others.
Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist, said the survey index for total pheasants showed a 20% jump from 2025. Woodley said many hens saw successful nesting efforts this spring and early summer. Drier and warmer weather created ideal conditions for nesting and brood rearing.
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Some early waterfowl, squirrel seasons now open for hunting in Ohio
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada goose, and teal opened in early September, according to the Ohio DNR. White-tailed deer archery hunting season follows later in the month.
Squirrel season is open from Sept. 1 until Jan. 31, 2027.
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Ohio Mixed Bag: Tiffin man, six others convicted in multi-year poaching investigation
Wildlife officers in northwest Ohio recently concluded a multi-year poaching case against Owen Schumm of Tiffin in Seneca County.
The case began with a TIP call to Seneca County Wildlife Officer Brock Williamson, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. During the course of the investigation, other suspects were also found in violation of wildlife laws.
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Ohio Letters to the Editor: Perch fishing story hit the right notes for Lake Erie
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Sept. 11, 2026 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
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Ohio Insider: Hard to fathom the things poachers do on social media
I guess I just don’t understand the appeal of poaching fish or game and then posting the spoils of such crimes on social media.
This topic is front of mind right now due to a couple of recent cases that were adjudicated in Ohio. A short recap of both cases is in order in case you missed them in recent issues of Ohio Outdoor News.
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Michigan’s whitefish crisis gets much needed boost, but not cure
The Michigan DNR’s Fisheries Division has received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery.
The ailing species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have landed a specific line in the state budget. But Fisheries staff said while the money will help rescue some of the most vulnerable lake whitefish populations, it’s not enough to address the systemic ecosystem issues causing the decline.
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Lots of largemouths in weeds at Hopewell Lake in southeast Pennsylvania
If you fish for largemouth bass, you probably read magazines, watch TV and YouTube shows about, or listen to podcasts about how and where to catch largemouth bass. And what do they all preach?
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