Michigan Fishing Report – September 30, 2026
Pink salmon were plentiful in the river here.
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September 30, 2026
Steve Carney: Thoughts on Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame induction
When I got the word about being selected for Minnesota’s 2026 Fishing Hall of Fame class, I was surprised. This was never on my bucket list but I am truly honored. Being recognized by your peers is huge no matter what your passion.
First, I think about the innovators and originators who started the fishing explosion of the 1970s and ’80s. People like the Lindners, Randy Amenrud, Gary Roach, Duane Peterson, Ray Goldow, Marv Koep, and others who propelled us young people into the fishing frenzy.
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From eater walleyes to muskies, Lake Plantagenet has the goods in Minnesota’s Hubbard County
Any discussion that involves talk of quality fishing opportunities in the Bemidji area has to include Lake Plantagenet. This 2,531-acre lake is part of the Schoolcraft River system, which includes other highly regarded fisheries such as Irving, Marquette, and Bemidji.
Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Minnesota published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Hunter harassment complaint results in enforcement near Annandale
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership names new president and CEO
The board of directors of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership recently announced the appointment of Jessica Turner as the group’s new president and CEO. A press release from the group called Turner a lifelong outdoorswoman and proven leader in legislative strategy, conservation policy, and organizational growth with nearly two decades of experience.
She will begin the role on November 9, 2026.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR, partners kicks off WMA 75th anniversary photo contest
The Minnesota WMA 75th anniversary Photo Contest is now open and will run through January 1, 2027. In 1951, a small group of state conservationists launched the “Save the Minnesota Wetlands” program with an audacious goal: permanently protect 250,000 acres of land and preserve it for wildlife habitat. That vision became Minnesota’s Wildlife Management Area system, which today encompasses more than 1,500 areas and 1.4 million acres.
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Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Bylander column: When the last hunt comes too soon
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 2, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
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Illinois DNR survey captures first blue cat in Carlyle Lake
The southern Illinois reservoir continues to produce a strong crappie fishery. DNR’s 2025 survey produced 26 crappies per hour, with more than half of the catchable fish of white and black species exceeding 10 inches.
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