Fishing
North Dakota paddlefish snagging season to close May 8
The 2016-18 fishing proclamation allows for the closing of the snagging season early if it appears the harvest will exceed 1,000 paddlefish.
DNR turning to K9s in battle against zebra mussels (video)
Shelby makes it four K9s in the program, which provides another tool in prevention efforts.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 5, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: The coho action is really hot for both the shore and the boating anglers. Fish
New York Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 5, 2017
Western New York Lake Ontario tributaries, harbors and piers: The first of the season’s king salmon have been caught off Niagara County by trout trollers. If the fishing follows the normal spring progression, look for
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 5, 2017
AMERY AREA Crappies and sunfish continue to move in and out of the shallows on most lakes with the changing weather conditions. When the sun is out and water temperatures climb, panfish are being caught
Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing Report — May 5, 2017
Great Eight LAKE MILLE LACS There isn’t much to report this week due to poor weather and a lack of anglers on the water. As water temperatures start to again spike, work the bays, harbors,
Wisconsin bill aims to ease fish farm regs
State Assembly approves exemptions; measure moves on to Senate.
In Michigan, musky program put on hold due to disease concerns
Michigan DNR decision due to recent fish kills in Lake St. Clair that are attributed to a confirmed, widespread infection of viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus.
Budget deal calls for releasing Asian carp prevention report
The report involves possible upgrades of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Ill., a choke point between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
