Michigan’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026
Outdoor News
January 23, 2026
Ice conditions in good shape across most of the state. Here’s a look at the Michigan fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026.
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Regulations approved for coyote hunting and trapping in Michigan
Bill Parker
January 23, 2026
Following intense discussion, multiple changes to the coyote hunting and trapping season, and a lawsuit against the state Natural Resources Commission by two of the state’s conservation clubs, the Michigan NRC voted to approve updated
No boat needed: Here’s how to surfcast the Sunshine State
Tim Lesmeister
January 22, 2026
Florida is blessed with 825 miles of sandy beaches. The southernmost state in the Lower 48 is a vacation destination for tourists searching for some wave riding, sun soaking, shell hunting and, of course, surfcasting.<br
Significant donation will cover entry fees for Boone and Crockett Club Records Program
Boone and Crockett Club Report
January 20, 2026
A long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the organization’s Records program.
Thanks to the generous donation, the Boone
Escape the ice to fish these lunker lakes in the South
John N. Felsher
January 20, 2026
When northern lakes freeze, bassin’ turns hot in the South. For lunker largemouths in southern waters, fish late winter or early spring pre-spawn.
What gear should you bring? In many southern waters, vegetation grows
Nature Smart: Why three toes? Meet the black-backed woodpecker
Stan Tekiela
January 19, 2026
Winter in the northwoods is a special place and time of year. There is just something exceptional and inviting about the absolute silence, stillness, and wildness that combines to make it a great place to
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – January 19, 2026 – video
Bill Parker
January 19, 2026
Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.
Backyard and Beyond: Food theft for young eagle
Val Cunningham
January 19, 2026
Heading recently for open water on a tributary to the Mississippi River, Scott Thiede carried his blind, chair, camera, and some raw poultry to an ice shelf.
This is an area that hosts bald
Steve Griffin: Hunting licenses are not claim checks
Steve Griffin
January 18, 2026
One of my best hunting days last fall, many might have considered a failure.
I was perched in a ladder stand watching a patch of woods I’d eyed many other days this autumn. On
