Fishing
Commentary: New report highlights big returns to communities, jobs from conservation
Investments to conserve, restore, and manage fish and wildlife pump billions into the economy, fueling jobs, powering the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, and rivaling major U.S. sectors.
A new report, “Conservation Economy in
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Respect others’ tranquility on the early ice
First ice is exciting, but don’t be a dummy!
Yes, I’ve been a dummy, but I’ve been getting a little wiser with age. And this year I’m down a couple of pounds! You already
Keep it Clean grants awarded to Minnesota soil and water conservation districts
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has awarded its one-time legislative $200,000 allotment to various soil and water conservation districts in the state to support local Keep it Clean efforts aimed at curbing
Commentary: Diversity may kill us as hunters, anglers and trappers if we fight about our differences
Hunting, trapping, and angling have a diversity problem. Not the kind you’re probably thinking but the sort on the bumper stickers I used to see as a kid: “You Bet Your Dupa I’m Polish.”
Ohioans create coloring book for young anglers
The Ohio-based Fishing Foundation has expanded its outreach to kids by adding a new publication in its continuing effort to introduce kids to the outdoors.
The Learn to Fish Coloring Book for Kids is
Willing to brave the cold? December means a great night bight for walleyes on these Michigan waters
If the calendar runs true to course, December provides anglers one last opportunity to pursue walleyes in open water. It can be a cold proposition, but some of the biggest walleye of the year are
New York Fishing Report – November 28-December 12, 2025
There are good numbers of steelhead spread throughout the Lake Erie tributaries, and the streams have been fishing very well when conditions are favorable.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – December 2, 2025
From Lake of the Woods to the Rainy River to the Northwest Angle, here’s what ice-fishing possibilities are looking like.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – December 2, 2025
Different successful techniques in use – fly, spin or float for spawning and post spawn browns and fresh steelhead.
