Lamprey control has billion-dollar return
Feds need to continue to fund the war on Great Lakes lamprey.
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Women’s hunting groups growing in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — At the turnoff toward Forest Service road 377, a fluorescent pink sign trimmed in zebra-print tape announced “Women Only Weekend” in 2-inch-tall capital letters. A short drive up the road, more than a dozen women donned hard hats, slung Pulaskis and saws over their shoulders and headed out on the overgrown Cottonwood Trail about 30 miles east…
Illinois mulling options on Asian carp issue in Lake Decatur
Thousands of the invasive carp reportedly clustering near the base of Lake Decatur dam.
Wisconsin advisory panel proposes mandatory CWD tests
A committee of hunters formed by the DNR is recommending that hunters in parts of western Wisconsin be required to have deer they shoot during the gun season this fall inspected for CWD.
Experts puzzled by Lake Erie walleye boom
After a decades-old roller-coaster ride with the walleye population, the number caught in the U.S. waters of Lake Erie increased from nearly 417,000 in 2011 to almost 2 million in 2018.
In North Dakota, ‘Sharptails are beginning to rebound’
Statistics from the spring sharp-tailed grouse census indicate a 9 percent increase in the number of male grouse counted compared to last year.
DEC: 139-pound sturgeon caught in Oneida Lake is largest since stocking began
Fish caught, tagged, and released is likely one of 320 juvenile sturgeon stocked in 1999 as part of DEC’s Lake Sturgeon Recovery Program.
Three rods per angler proposed for Lake Erie
The proposed change is being lauded by some Lake Erie charter captains and anglers.
Another reminder that Lake Ontario is alive and well and open for business
Behind-the-scenes fishing contest helps dispel some of the myths surrounding the big lake this high-water season.
Berry-picking a rite of passage
Parallels to patience in hunting learned, appreciated by blogger’s grandsons.
Increase to three lines per angler on Ohio portion of Erie?
That was one of the proposals received by the Ohio Wildlife Council for 2020.
Natural Resources Commission approves deer regs related to CWD
A number of major deer hunting regulations approved for the 2019 deer seasons.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
Battle lines over CWD in Pennsylvania seem to be forming
Those with an interest in whitetail deer and elk in this state are splitting over how to deal with chronic wasting disease crisis.
Garmin trolling motor tops ‘Best of Show’ at ICAST
(ICAST photos)Garmin and its Force Trolling Motor earned “Best of Show” at the ICAST New Product Showcase. The award was announced Thursday, July 11 at the 62nd annual ICAST gathering at the sprawling Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The Garmin trolling motor was selected among the 29 “Best of Category” award-winners, announced the previous day during the New…
Another huge algae blob expected on Lake Erie this summer
Researchers are expecting that record-setting rains in Ohio and neighboring states in recent months will fuel a large mass of algae on the lake.
States, provinces OK plan to protect Great Lakes from carp
The plan would use technology such as underwater loudspeakers, electric cables and air bubble curtains to deter the fish from migrating between the Illinois River and Lake Michigan through Chicago-area waterways.
‘Bat dance’ and reflections at sundown
Blogger takes in a twilight performance, and gives thanks.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 12, 2019
Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In Carroll County, CPO Teas and CPO Trainee (CPOT) Andrew Hyatt responded to a boat accident at Lake Carroll. An overloaded ski boat was pulling a subject on a tube, and the boat took a large wake over the bow. The occupants ran to the rear of the boat which caused the entire boat…
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar – July 12, 2019
Season Dates Aug. 1: Squirrel hunting season opens statewide. Banquets/Fundraisers July 20: Quail Forever Banquet, 5 p.m., A Fair Barn, Salem. For more info call Scott Tolliver, 618-267-6286. July 27: Kaskaskia Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mascoutah Sportsmen’s Club, Mascoutah. For more info call John McKinney, 618-207-0290. Aug. 3: Trico/Steeleville Scholastic Trap WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., American Legion, Steeleville. For…
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 12, 2019
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides, and fishing guides. Editor’s Note: Water levels have remained high in many parts of the state and fishing reports have been sporadic. More anglers have filed reports in recent days and fishing activity appears to be returning to normal, though flooding has affected some areas. North…
New York Outdoor News Calendar – July 12, 2019
Season Dates July 15: Snapping turtle season opens July 16: Oyster toadfish season opens Shows Aug. 9-11: Cattaraugus Trappers Association Rendezvous, Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, Little Valley. For more info call Kevin Parker, 716-474-7251. Aug. 11: Midstate Arms Collectors and Shooters Club Unadilla Gun Show and Flea Market, Unadilla Rod and Gun Club, Butternut Road, Unadilla, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more…
New York Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 12, 2019
Western New York Lake Erie: Walleye seem to be scattered in most areas, making anglers work a bit harder for a good box. From Dunkirk to the Pennsylvania line, depths of 45-70 feet are a good bet for walleye of mixed sizes. The walleye bite has been a little slower between Cattaraugus Creek and Sturgeon Point, with most effort in…
New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – July 12, 2019
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the state of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.) Hunting over bait (Otsego…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 12, 2019
AMERY AREA Leeches or nightcrawlers are producing walleyes in 12 to 16 feet on Half Moon Lake and Cedar Lake. Hit Lake Wapogasset, Apple River, and Bear Trap Lake for muskies with topwater baits during low-light periods. The 12- to 14-foot weedlines on Bear Trap, Pike, and Balsam lakes are safe bets for panfish, largemouth bass, and some northern pike. …
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – July 12, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers July 27: Wisconsin Trappers Assoc. Banquet, 9-4 p.m., Community Center, Mountain. For more info call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204. July 27: Lake Eau Claire Assoc. Banquet, 10 a.m., Hickory Hills golf Course. For more info call Lori Bechtel, 612-991-8331. Aug. 9: Iowa county Chapter #227 DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dodger Bowl, Dodgeville. For more info call Joe Phillipps, 608-574-3317. Aug….
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