Fishing
Aquatic invasive species — above and below the waterline
Rarely seen footage of several Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) from unique perspectives.
Warm weather, no problem: Ice fishing season going strong in border country
Lake of the Woods businesses expect steady hard-water angling for walleyes and other fish species through March 2017, maybe beyond.
Steelie stocks shifting
Ohio Division of Wildlife has had to use its “Plan B” for the agency’s steelhead fisheries program in 2015 and 2016, and might again in 2017 if Michigan’s Little Manistee strain of steelhead trout remain
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report — Feb. 17, 2017
Central Region Deer Creek Lake (Madison, Fayette, Pickaway counties) – Saugeye is about the only game in town for anglers on Deer Creek at this time of year. Most catches have been in the 14-19-inch
Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing Report — Feb. 17, 2017
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission has begun its seasonal trout stockings in streams and lakes across the commonwealth. For a schedule, visit www.fishandboat.com. Boaters are reminded that mandatory cold-weather life-jacket regulations remain in effect
Obama USFWS lead order is put on hold
Implementation of Fish and Wildlife Service Director’s Order No. 219 – handed down by Obama on Jan. 19, a day before he left office – is slated to occur gradually over the next five years.
Mandatory AIS training scheduled for lake service provider businesses
Eleven AIS training sessions are planned around the state starting this month, and a new online training will be available in March.
Ice shanty removal dates approaching in Michigan
On Michigan-Wisconsin boundary waters, ice shanties must be removed by midnight Wednesday, March 15. And regardless of removal date, shanties must be pulled as soon as the ice is unable to safely support them.
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report — Feb. 17, 2017
Lake St. Clair Perch fishing has been pretty good on Lake St. Clair although ice conditions are questionable. Be sure to use a spud and check the ice as you go. Perch were hitting off
