Fishing
Battle lines drawn over Ohio license fee increases
Both sides make their points in debate over resident hunting, fishing fees.
Public worries dam removal in Michigan could hurt fisheries
Most residents who spoke during a meeting earlier this week worried that removing the dam would open the trout stream’s watershed to a predatory migrating fish invasion or parasitic sea lampreys.
DNR commissioner: Minnesotans speak up for outdoors, help agency secure funding from Legislature
The budget bills that first emerged from the House and Senate left out all, or nearly all, the user fee increases the agency sought, and the hikes didn’t make it into the DNR’s budget bill
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report — June 2, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario: Water levels remain extremely high, resulting in some boat launch closures. Boaters on Lake Ontario should be on the lookout for floating debris at all times. King salmon action was
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report — June 2, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: On the south end it seems that the fish have moved out a bit, and
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report — June 2, 2017
ASHLAND AREA Chequamegon Bay anglers had an interesting time dodging lightning and rain recently, and the bay is red from stream run-off. Smallmouth anglers who know the structure caught fish, even with the poor visibility.
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — June 2, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS East – The shallow rocks continue to hold numbers of walleyes and smallmouth bass. Walleye action also is strong on the deep mud flats and gravel areas. Overall, the walleye
In Oregon, low steelhead returns could mean summer fishing restrictions
One plan fisheries managers are considering to combat the low returns is restricting where anglers can fish during each month.
Dayton signs off on outdoor-related bills
Signed bills include license fee hikes, allowance for scopes on muzzleloaders, and other fishing- and hunting-related provisions.
