Pennsylvania’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 22, 2026
Ice fishing continues steadily across the Northern Tier. Here’s a look at the Pennsylvania fishing report on Jan. 22, 2026.
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U.S. House votes to reverse 20-year mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214 to 208 on Wednesday afternoon in favor of legislation that would reverse a 20-year Biden-era ban on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber (R-8th) introduced H.J. Res. 140 earlier this month and advocated for its passage on the House floor Wednesday. Proponents of the resolution, including Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., testified that the proposed Twin Metals mine near the wilderness will decrease U.S. reliance on other nations for critical minerals.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Deer follow CO’s vehicle during investigation of illegal feeding
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 21, 2026
Wind and extreme cold is liming fishing activity. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing report across the state on Jan. 21, 2026.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Illinois CPO Jordan Roundcount is honored for cooperation in Calhoun County
Illinois Conservation Police Officer Jordan Roundcount was honored by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in late 2025 for his work in that county.
Roundcount received a letter of recognition and the Sheriff’s Service Award for his personal initiative and interdepartmental cooperation, Sheriff Bill Heffington, who retired at the end of 2025, said.
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Missouri offers $15k reward for help in elk poaching case
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for poaching an adult bull elk at Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southern Missouri.
The elk was discovered the morning of Nov. 26 after visitors driving through the area reported the animal to conservation officials. According to MDC, the bull elk was lying in an open field and had been shot in the left shoulder.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Tip regarding corn spread for geese leads to multiple citations
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Pair of ice anglers rescued on Illinois’ Lake Killarney
Two people were rescued from a lake in a northwest suburb after they fell in while attempting to go ice fishing.
On Jan. 12, the Fire Protection District staff was dispatched to unincorporated Cary for reports of people calling out for help in Lake Killarney.
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