Fishing
Brett Strasser tops more than 1,100 anglers at 40th annual Musky Open in Wisconsin
On a weekend that featured cool, post-frontal weather, Brett Strasser topped the rest of the field to win the National Championship Musky Open in Vilas County.
The 40th annual tournament, held Aug. 20-23 in
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Duck hunters to rendezvous Sept. 12 at Lake Puckaway’s South Shore
On Saturday, Sept. 12, duck hunters will again converge on the historic waterfowl destination of Marquette as they did long ago. This small town on the south shore of Lake Puckaway once was home to
More than 65 groups kick off summit on Wisconsin DNR budget
Members of more than 65 groups from throughout Wisconsin met Monday, Aug. 24, at the East Side Club on the shore of Lake Monona, as the Wisconsin Conservation Funding Coalition held its first summit to
Ask a fisheries biologist: What are the factors affecting hooking mortality?
Catch-and-release has become the overwhelming mode of operation for many anglers, particularly for muskellunge, bass, and trout. Even anglers looking to harvest fish often have to release some because they are not of legal size.<br
Something big is coming from Minn Kota, Humminbird this fall
Two of the biggest names in fishing — Minn Kota and Humminbird — have spent decades on the water together. On October 6 their relationship will enter a whole new chapter.
Commentary: Minnesota needs a citizen-led Conservation Council
Minnesota is surrounded by states that have a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council or conservation commission. It’s time for Minnesota to join them.
Why do we need such a council? Transparency in government is a
An unforgettable fishing trip reveals the risks of the Ambler Road project in Alaska
Watching a hefty fish battle my 6-weight fly rod, I chuckled at my good fortune:
“Sometimes it pays to be the old guy.” The first to exit the campfire ring and march to my
A quick chat with retired U.S. Forest Service chief Mike Dombeck
Michael Dombeck was the director of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001. That included the era when the Clinton administration finalized the landmark Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. After a lengthy
Michigan Fishing Report – August 26, 2026
Anglers targeting yellow perch on this fishery reported good fishing while using perch rigs baited with worms and minnows on light-action rods.
