Fishing
‘Camo at the Capitol’ advocates for crane hunt, Knowles-Nelson in Wisconsin
A motivated legion of 75 outdoorsmen and women clad in camouflage and blaze orange moved methodically through the hallways of the State Capitol on Jan. 7 in Madison to meet with state legislators to voice
Repower your outboard or trolling motor: Here are top options for 2026
If an angler wants a new motor, there are more options than ever, with more colors to match your gelcoat, and lower heartaches at the gas pump. These things sip fuel, don’t require ear plugs
New Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan built to protect a ‘precious resource’
Nearly two years after first engaging anglers on the topic, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a final Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan.
Among the proposals in the
Outdoor Insights: Key takeaways from Minnesota DNR’s 2026 Roundtable
The Minnesota DNR held its annual roundtable event with nearly 400 stakeholders on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center.
The gathering provided some respite from current events given that attendees
Strokes, cadence, adjustments needed for jigging up walleyes
Jigging up walleyes on ice can be a simple affair.
Drop a bait to the bottom, lift it, watch your electronics for that tell-tale flicker on bottom to rise, then watch your rod tip
Tips for gathering live bait during Pennsylvania’s winter fishing season
We never know what type of weather winter is going to throw at us these days.
Some days it is cold and blustery, but others offer up sunshine and the hope of more favorable
Ohio angler leads effort drawing attention to perch issues in Lake Erie
Jim Saxa, of Mentor, Ohio, has been leading a push that he calls the Yellow Perch Restoration Initiative since 2022 to force the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) to take action to boost the yellow
Michigan Fishing Report – January 14, 2026
Some anglers reported catching perch in the shallows here, although those fishing deeper water reported larger average fish sizes as well as higher numbers.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Targeting shallow water can yield fishy action
Don’t be afraid to go shallow for walleyes. Early ice can provide phenomenal fishing for walleyes as they continue to put their feed bag on before moving deep. Finding a spot to fish in an
