The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun and Storm lakes and will begin in the next few days at East Okoboji and Spirit lakes.
Crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau set gillnets at night in traditional areas looking for walleyes that are ready to spawn.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries Read More »
Approximately 4,250 adult trout were stocked recently by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Huron River (Proud Lake Recreation Area, Oakland County) and Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Recreation Area, Livingston County) in southeast Michigan. These fish are retired broodstock from Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.
Adult trout stocked in Michigan’s Clinton, Huron rivers Read More »
Fourteen new natural resources officers (NROs) were sworn in March 14 by Ohio DNR (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz during a commissioning ceremony at ODNR headquarters in Columbus. These new NROs recently finished their state peace officer program through the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with additional ODNR training.
Ohio DNR swears in 14 new officers Read More »
As anglers prepare for the St. Croix River fishing opener on Saturday, May 3, they should be aware of several updates for the fishing season.
The following regulations have changed for the Lower St. Croix, which spans 52 miles from the Taylors Falls Dam to the St. Croix’s confluence with Pool 3 of the Mississippi River.
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their catches of 26 species of fish. A qualifying catch for the program has specific length requirements based on the fish species.
Fish Ohio program sees more than 10,000 entries in 2024 Read More »
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin’s deer management, including harvest quotas, management zones and more ahead of the 2025 deer season.
Each county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council that meets annually to provide input and recommendations to the DNR on local deer management based on deer herd metrics, county management goals and the public feedback they receive.
Wisconsin DNR seeking public feedback on deer seasons Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on April 3, 2025.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 3, 2025 Read More »
Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 2, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2025 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or by telephone at 888-665-4236.
A total of 4,605 licenses are available across the 15 quota areas where licenses are limited for the 2025 season, which opens Monday, Sept. 1, and closes Sunday, Oct. 12.
Time to apply in the bear hunt lottery in Minnesota Read More »
After pumping more than 4.7 billion gallons of water from the Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County to manage the pit’s water levels, the Minnesota DNR, in partnership with the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, is building a permanent water outlet structure.
Once it’s up and running, the outlet will allow water to flow from the Canisteo via gravity to the Prairie River, maintaining Canisteo’s water levels year-round without relying on seasonal pumping.
Construction ongoing on Minnesota’s Canisteo Mine Pit outlet Read More »
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