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Bob Gwizdz: Should protected slot limits on northern pike be expanded to more Michigan lakes?
The problem with autumn is there isn’t enough of it. So much to do, so few days.
Many (most?) of us are so preoccupied with hunting seasons that we forget about our other passion:

Here’s the weedy truth about early ice panfish
Like most fish species, panfish – we’re talking bluegills, crappies, and even jumbo perch here – are all usually super active during the early ice period. Those first few weeks of hard water are a

Fishing with forward-facing sonar offers a different perspective
No letters in bass fishing have caused more controversy than FFS. It stands for forward-facing sonar, but every company that produces these types of units has its own name for it.
While anglers have

Looking for holiday gift ideas for the outdoors lover in your life? We’ve got you covered
Who wouldn’t want to find some of the great gifts below in their stocking or under their tree?
Some might keep your feet dry, your body warm, or help you catch more fish. In

Michigan DNR’s assessments of juvenile walleyes provide mixed results
Fall juvenile walleye assessment surveys by the Michigan DNR returned mixed results on several lakes in the northern Lower Peninsula.
Good recruitment was evident in Black, Mullett, Burt, and Long lakes while less-than-favorable results

Vermont wildlife agency considering recreational license to boost revenue
The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s workload has expanded in recent decades, and costs have risen, while a primary source of revenue – the sale of hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses – has declined.<br

Steve Carney: November is a time for river duck hunts and walleyes
The cold weather has finally arrived in Minnesota, but it seems the migrant ducks haven’t headed south. I recently received two reports from some Canadian friends who said there are a lot of ducks still

New ‘hooking’ regulations in place for Minnesota’s ice-fishing season
The Minnesota DNR has changed the rule regulating ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting devices and has clarified rules about multiple hook configurations and length. These fishing rule changes will be in effect for the

Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR seeks input on plan for Buffalo River State Park
The Minnesota DNR is seeking public comment on a draft management plan for Buffalo River State Park in Glyndon. The comment period is open through Dec. 17. The new management plan will set the direction