Fishing
Blue catfish gaining the attention of more and more Illinois anglers
Few fish in Illinois have captured anglers’ attention like the blue catfish.
Known for its size, strength and toughness, blue cats have gone from being little-known river residents to top targets in cooling lakes
Patrick Durkin: Citizens keep inspiring Aldo Leopold’s conservation ethic
Tom Heberlein (r) organized the first “Lodi Reads Leopold” event in Wisconsin in March 2000. By 2004, with help from the Aldo Leopold Foundation (represented by Sarah Lloyd) and then Rep. Mark Miller (ctr), Wisconsin
North Dakota Fishing Report – February 18, 2026 – video
Breaking down the latest walleye patterns and details on a recent haul of 30 jumbo perch, including a massive 2.12-pound trophy.
Michigan Fishing Report – February 18, 2026
Anglers here reported large schools of smelt in the bay. Popular baits were wax worms and minnows.
Steve Carney: The fine, icy art of deadsticking
Anglers often hear the term “deadsticking” which has gained in popularity in the past few years. It’s basically a passive presentation that requires zero effort but can produce fish when aggressive jigging tactics fail. Here
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic Comes to Minneapolis This Weekend
The stages are nearly set for the 2026 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22. Among them are the Bird Dog Stage, the Path to the Uplands
Commentary: Theodore Roosevelt’s descendants urge U.S. senators to protect the Boundary Waters
The purpose of this letter is to strongly recommend all senators vote against H.J. Res. 140, to ask you to work with President Trump to seek ways to permanently protect the Boundary Waters, and to
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Look shallow for panfish as walleye season slows
With the game fish season coming to a close on inland waters in Minnesota, there’s still plenty of opportunity to get on a great crappie and bluegill bite.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s Niagara Fishing Expo ‘teaches fishing’
For the better part of 35 years, I attended sport, travel and outdoor shows throughout the northeast from January through April. It was the heyday of these kinds of shows, attracting people from far and
