Fishing
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
Remote border crossing from U.S. to Canada still in limbo
With fewer than 50 days until a Remote Area Border Crossing permit extension period ends, there has been no update from the Canadian government regarding proposed revisions to the program that put a hold on
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Water temps are turning, so adjust strategy
The 2025 fall fishing in Minnesota has been very good for multiple species. Walleyes and especially crappies have been active, and many anglers have been enjoying overall good fishing for both.
Ohio Division of Wildlife adjusts roles for ‘new breed’ of fisheries biologists
The Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife has a new breed of fisheries biologists whose efforts are concentrated on wildlife diversity.
These men and women aren’t new to the Division of Wildlife, but their collective
Man-made reef aims to aid Michigan’s Saginaw Bay fish community
A Saginaw Bay fish looking for a place to spawn has a new option along the Bay’s northeast shore, two miles from the mouth of the Saginaw River.
There, thanks to a community collaborative
Pennsylvania sportsman profile: For professor who hunts, fishes – it’s all about the forest
There are few places Calvin Norman would rather be than in a woodland.
“I’m addicted,” said Norman, a forester and assistant professor at Penn State. “I love forests. I love the concept of trees.
