The Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame Award is a top conservation honor that recognizes lifetime achievements when it comes to the protection and preservation of the state’s natural resources.
Nominees being sought for the Ohio DNR Hall of Fame Read More »
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages hunters and anglers to apply now for special spring 2026 wild turkey hunts and trout fishing dates. The application period is open through Tuesday, March 31.
Controlled turkey hunting, trout fishing opportunities available in Ohio Read More »
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations beginning in March.
The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish in March, April, and May. Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest, according to the Division of Wildlife.
80,000 rainbow trout to be stocked across Ohio Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on March 19, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on March 19, 2026 Read More »
The Minnesota DNR invites those interested in Rainy Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the plan for the lake.
The Rainy Lake Fisheries Management Plan was last updated in 2013. It is important for the next update to reflect current public values and attitudes about how the lake should be managed.
Minnesota DNR seeks input on Rainy Lake fisheries management plan Read More »
Iowa’s popular trout stream stocking season starts on March 30. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the printed DNR trout stream map or visit the DNR trout fishing webpage for more information on trout stockings and to view the 2026 trout stocking calendar.
The DNR Trout Program offers Iowa anglers a variety of trout fishing opportunities.
Trout stocking in northeast Iowa streams starts March 30 Read More »
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for prairie chickens this spring and Iowans can help.
Iowa’s prairie chicken population had resided in three locations in Ringgold County — two on or near the Kellerton Wildlife Area; the third on private land — but have been seen in Union, Clarke, Decatur and Taylor counties.
Iowa DNR asks for public to report prairie chicken sightings Read More »
Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in southern Iowa impoundments since they lose ice before northern Iowa lakes.
After eating light during the winter, channel catfish are prone to feed heavily during early spring, cleaning up small fish that died over the winter.
Channel catfish are biting across Iowa right after ice out Read More »
State anglers fishing on Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake during the 2026 open-water season that starts Saturday, May 9, will have a five-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. This is the same regulation that was in place for the 2025 open-water season.
“Upper Red Lake walleye have been managed at a level that, among other factors, resulted in a number of recent strong year classes,” said Andy Thompson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area fisheries supervisor for Bemidji.
Minnesota DNR announces open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake Read More »
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