Michigan anglers advised of rule changes for 2026
Staff Report
April 7, 2026
Anglers who have not reviewed the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations guide may be in for some surprises this fishing season.
National Fishing
Ohio Insider: Study sheds light on ‘forever chemicals’ in Lake Erie fish
Mike Moore
April 7, 2026
Each year in the late spring or early summer Ohio Outdoor News publishes a story on the current fish consumption advisory for the state.
So, I thought it was appropriate to have a conversation
Grant spurs native brook trout restoration effort in Pennsylvania’s Linn Run watershed
Deborah Weisberg
April 7, 2026
Efforts to restore native trout in southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands have entered a new phase in a multi-partner initiative launched in 2021.
The project leader, Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited, has received a $25,000 grant
Pennsylvania bill would boost fines for snagging fish
Deborah Weisberg
April 6, 2026
Anglers caught intentionally snagging or foul hooking fish in Pennsylvania will face higher penalties if a newly proposed bill becomes law.
Senate Bill 1213 – introduced by Sen. Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, on March 12,
Minnesota lawmakers tackle fish eggs, off-highway vehicle trails and wild rice bills
Justin Runberg
April 6, 2026
Fish eggs exposed to viruses – and then disinfected – may be used for stocking in the future under SF4332, presented by Sen. Robert Kupec, DFL-Moorhead. The bill would modify provisions for importing, stocking and
Colleen Foehrenbacher: Preparation, careful handling, and storytelling turn wild game meals into connection
Colleen Foehrenbacher
April 5, 2026
In the first few months of the year I focus more on emptying the freezers than filling them. Recipes get revisited, refined, and tested for the first time, and nothing brings me more delight than
Generations of stewardship: Minnesota DNR leadership evolves, core values don’t
Pat Miller
April 5, 2026
Ben Bergey and Merlyn Wesloh recently had the opportunity to talk about their DNR career experiences, and they discovered that – even 45 years apart – the similarities far outweighed the differences.
Among the
Looking to update your tackle arsenal? Here’s some great new lures for 2026
Dan Durbin
April 4, 2026
Lure companies try every year to create a new profile that fish haven’t seen.
For 2026, some new plastics for bass look like a COVID molecule with several creepy “legs.” Other companies are polishing
Inside the Bassmaster Classic: Five days at the ‘Super Bowl’ of bass fishing
George Fiorille
April 4, 2026
Many fishermen firmly believe that the Bassmaster Classic is the “Super Bowl” of bass fishing. While other organizations may match the money payouts, they don’t come close to the popularity, publicity, and enthusiasm generated at
