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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show comes to Canterbury, Jan. 16-18
The 2026 Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show is set for Jan. 16-18 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The show – a resort, lodge, and products show – offers people the chance to explore resort and outfitter options,

How to crack January’s mid-season walleye code
Walleye movement and feeding activity naturally slows as the ice fishing season advances. Consistently catching numbers of walleyes becomes more difficult as their feeding windows shorten and the deep freeze sets in, but it’s not

Retired chief conservation warden shares insights on George Meyer’s conservation impact in Wisconsin
The Dec. 10, 2025, passing of former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary George Meyer brought out many observations from people who worked in the conservation trenches with Meyer.
Randy Stark, DNR retired

Minnesota DNR ’26 Roundtable is set for this Friday; here’s what’s on the agenda
The 2026 Minnesota DNR Roundtable event returns Friday, with this year’s rendition occurring at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. While the day’s format remains much the same as those of years past, some agenda

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 6, 2026
Most fishing activity is taking place in 25 to 31 feet of water. The most productive setup continues to be a jigging line paired with a deadstick.

The most overlooked way to catch big pike – video
How to use dead bait to specifically target trophy northern pike through the ice.

New products for ice fishing – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about two relatively new products for ice fishing.

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 6, 2026
The steelhead action by winter-time standards has been good.

Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR collecting Christmas trees for habitat
DNR fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes.