Steve Carney: Planer boards have their place
Steve Carney
April 24, 2024
There certainly are instances in which planer boards used for pulling crankbaits while walleye fishing will shine.
National Fishing
Commentary: Wildlife funding diversions and why we should be paying attention
Andrew McKean
April 24, 2024
As is the case for many Americans, Joe Arterburn’s money doesn’t go as far as it used to. On the one hand, it’s being whittled away by inflation. On the other hand, Arterburn is spending
Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund renewal to be on state ballot in November
Brian Mozey
April 24, 2024
The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was busy with historic budgets and appropriations. As millions and billions of dollars was spread among bills, projects, and agencies, another bill passed that should draw the attention of anyone
Minnesota’s walleye egg take on time, on target in 2024
Tim Spielman
April 24, 2024
Matt Ward knows the DNR’s Hinckley area fisheries office isn’t exactly running with the big dogs when it comes to walleye egg collection in April. “We’re not like the Cut Foot Sioux, collecting 200 quarts
USFWS says lake sturgeon not endangered, allowing state management to continue
Todd Richmond
April 23, 2024
Lake sturgeon don’t need Endangered Species Act protections, federal wildlife officials announced Monday, saying that stocking programs have helped the prehistoric fish return to areas where they had vanished.
The decision ends the Arizona-based
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Be ready for early-season walleye fishing
Bruce Jean
April 23, 2024
Every angler should have Lake Mille Lacs on their fishing list, despite the catch-and-release regulations. This year, with the mild winter, we expect fishing opener to be different than previous ones. The water will be
Walleye season opens May 4 on Iowa’s Great Lakes
DNR Report
April 23, 2024
The 148th walleye fishing season officially opens May 4 at Iowa’s Spirit Lake, and East and West Okoboji lakes.
“Walleye sampling this spring shows a very robust and healthy population,” said Mike Hawkins, fisheries
Mike Schoonveld: Are lake sturgeon an endangered species?
Mike Schoonveld
April 23, 2024
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has until June 30 to decide if America’s lake sturgeon populations should be added to their list of species so close to extinction they deserve extra protection under the
Michigan DNR’s spring fish stockings begin
Staff Report
April 23, 2024
Michigan Department of Natural Resources fish stocking trucks are on the move. Through June, the DNR’s 17 specialized stocking trucks will travel well over 100,000 miles to stock more than a thousand locations across the
