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Groups worry about outdoors during shutdown with more layoffs possible
As the end of October approaches, the federal government remains shut down, as it has been since the start of the month.
While many effects accompany a government shutdown, its impacts on natural resources

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Low temps in Minnesota waters of the Mississippi turn on a hot bite
Right now, the water’s in the 51- to 54-degree range. With the low flow this fall, if you find the current seams that are holding forage, you will find the gold! Certain baits really start

Minnesota DNR proposes fish regulation changes to lakes, Pool 3 of the Mississippi
From as far north as Hubbard County near Park Rapids to as far south as Olmsted County in the Rochester area, the Minnesota DNR is proposing rules changes to several state waters where harvesting fish

New York Fishing Report – October 24-31, 2025
The muskellunge bite is improving in the north basin of this fishery, primarily around green weed beds and edges.

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – October 28, 2025
Hot jig colors this week include orange/chartreuse, gold/orange or solid gold combined with pink, and glow white.

November is trophy muskie time
Most Michiganders are celebrating the glorious warm fall weather we’re having. Jason Quintano isn’t one of them. Quintano is praying for a strong cold front and a cold October that will cause the temperature of

Upper Red Lake walleye regulations announced for winter season
The winter season walleye limit on Minnesota’s Upper Red Lake will be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. This is a reduction from the 2025 open water

New York Mixed Bag: NYON contributing writer Leo Maloney recognized by Oneida City School District
New York Outdoor News contributing writer Leo Maloney was recently inducted into the Oneida City School District Foundation’s Wall of Distinction, celebrating a lifetime of achievement and philanthropy.

Car-top boat launch, fishing pier set to open on New York’s Skaneateles Lake after eagle nest delays project
Construction is substantially complete on a new fishing pier and car-top boat launch at the southwest end of Skaneateles Lake.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has partnered with the City of Syracuse