Though many waters below long-term average, some good signs for wild rice in 2020
Wisconsin DNR Reports
September 13, 2020
Moving westward, the rice outlook improves across northern Wisconsin.
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Time again to examine chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania
Ron Steffe
September 13, 2020
CWD remains a highly serious threat to white-tailed deer and elk populations in Pennsylvania.
Everyone loves them some all-American smallmouth bass
Tim Lesmeister
September 11, 2020
The best thing about smallmouth bass? Everything works: crankbaits, jigging spoons, plastic worms, twister tails, spinnerbaits, even slip-bobbers and hair jigs.
Key to early season ruffed grouse success: slow down
Tony Peterson
September 11, 2020
Especially if you’re running a young retrieving dog, the thick foliage and variety of scents demand that you take your time when everything’s still green.
Record number apply to hunt bighorn sheep in North Dakota
Associated Press
September 10, 2020
This year, a record of nearly 17,000 people applied for licenses, with six licenses allocated for upcoming season.
Bluegill improvement central to proposed special fishing regs
Minnesota DNR Reports
September 9, 2020
Hoping to invite conversation and reach a broad audience, the DNR will hold the first of five virtual town halls focusing on the bluegill initiative on Monday, Oct. 5.
Drier spring, summer leads to pheasant rebound
Minnesota DNR Reports
September 9, 2020
Pheasant index exceeds 10-year average in many parts of the state.
Fish Odyssey spans from 9/11 to pandemic
Bill Hilts
September 8, 2020
Sometimes there is a silver lining in those storm clouds. Keep an open mind. It helps to spend as much time outdoors as possible, maintain a positive attitude and let Mother Nature work her magic.
Summer project: Ridding little pond of vegetative mess
Steve Pollick
September 8, 2020
Author takes back control of his little water hole.
