Fishing
Ice fishing not advised across much of Iowa
Iowa’s stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures has deteriorated the quality of ice across much of the state south of Iowa Hwy. 3, to the point where any remaining ice is considered unsafe and ice fishing
Illinois Mixed Bag: Youth goose hunt Jan. 19 in Fulton County
Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 are invited to participate in the annual Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 19 in Fulton County.
2025 was another good year for Lake Ontario fishing
In looking back on the 2025 fishing season for Lake Ontario, lake managers with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s Lake Ontario Unit had plenty of good news to share with members of the
Metro Area Fishing Report – December 22, 2025 – video
Conditions are definitely improving in the metro and ice fishing is here.
Fate of a Lake Michigan fishing haven in question in Illinois
Anglers, charter boat captains, boaters, and village officials are left scrambling for a solution to avoid “significant” negative impacts after the operator of the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor ended its contract.
Illinois
Major League Fishing announces more live sonar restrictions for the 2026 season
Starting in 2026, Major League Fishing will restrict the use of forward-facing sonar at all professional and boater/co-angler levels of competition, from the Phoenix Bass Fishing League to the Bass Pro Tour.
The decision
New York DEC purchases easement lands
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the acquisition of approximately 1,624 acres of conservation easement on lands in northern New York from the Open Space Institute (OSI).
New York Mixed Bag: New online hunter education course now available
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now recognizing a third option for online hunter education certification.
New York’s State Fish and Wildlife Management Board regrouping after setbacks
Even championship sports teams go through rebuilding years, and the same can be true for other successful organizations.
Case in point might be the New York State Fish and Wildlife Management Board, which for
