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Discarded Christmas trees can be big benefit for Ohio’s fish, wildlife
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reminds Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it

Ohio Mixed Bag: Leader of Ohio Bowhunters Association dies
Gaithersburg, Md. — After advancing conservation priorities at the Izaak Walton League for 18 years, including 13 years as executive director, Scott Kovarovics stepped down Dec 23. A search for a new executive director will

Pennsylvania lawmakers want national searches for directors of hunting and fishing agencies
Two legislators are planning to introduce legislation to change the way executive directors of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish & Boat Commission are selected.
State Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, and

Citizens groups battle to protect iconic Cumberland County trout stream in Pennsylvania
Big Spring Creek in south-central Pennsylvania is one of fly-fishing guide Neil Sunday’s favorite waters.
The Class A tributary of Conodoguinet Creek and a sister to Letort Spring Run supports wild rainbow and brown

Metro Area Fishing Report – January 11, 2026 – video
We need some more cold (ice-making) weather. Looks like we will get some later this next week after some more warm days. That being said, the bite was really good and plenty of opportunities.

New York Fishing Report – January 9-16, 2026
At moderate flow and good color, anglers here saw excellent steelhead action, with catches spread throughout the upper reaches.

Bill Hilts, Jr.: What does 2026 hold for Lake Erie anglers in New York and beyond?
As we kick off a new year, it’s time to look forward and speculate on what the next 12 months have in store for us.
One question that must be on everyone’s mind if

Jeremy Smith: Perch action thriving again this winter on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs
Perch are important species across the Ice Belt.
Not only are they one of the main forage species for a number of larger fish species, but their economic impact also is huge in comparison

Pennsylvania commission likely to boost keeper trout minimum to 9 inches
The Fisheries Committee of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission held a meeting online Dec. 23 and discussed increasing the minimum length for anglers to keep trout, in an effort to protect wild fish.