Fishing
Commentary: Report breaks down billion-dollar impact of outdoor recreation in Minnesota
Outdoor recreation is a huge economic driver in Minnesota, contributing $13.5 billion in gross domestic product, $23.5 billion in economic output, and supporting more than 96,000 jobs.
That’s the top-line take-away from a new
Steve Sarley: Bait shops of our past still reel me in now and then
I used to dream that I could quit my job and get in the fishing bait and tackle business. I figured that nothing would be better than to hang around my shop all day, scooping
Michigan legislation would fund Fisheries Division, boost fish production
A coalition of Michigan anglers is promoting legislation to rework funding for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division in an effort to boost fish production.
Ed Blissick, president of the Great Lakes
New York Fishing Report – October 17-24, 2025
The perch bite is on here, so try small jigs, small bright-colored spinners, or throwing gold-colored blade baits.
Glenn Sapir: Mentors needed to bring more minorities into the outdoors
This is the most colorful time to be outdoors. When you look up, you revel in the red, yellow, orange and purple that light up the trees.
On the ground, however, at least in my
Warm weather delays Minnesota DNR’s fish-stocking efforts, and muskie plan nears approval
While waiting for temperatures to drop at the end of September and into early October, Minnesota DNR fisheries crews were also waiting to begin stocking walleyes – which kicked off a few weeks later than
Pennsylvania’s Operation Game Thief speeds up reporting, helping to stop poachers
Since the implementation of Operation Game Thief in 2015, it took an average of 20 minutes from the time a tip came in to when a dispatcher got it to a game warden.
Now,
Illinois DNR says, ‘never mind’: Trout stocking will take place at most sites before Oct. 18 season opener
Whims of Illinois’ weather have created a conundrum for DNR, resulting in flip-flops on its decision to stock trout for the fall season, which is set to open Oct. 18.
Last week, DNR announced
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – October 15, 2025
Pacific salmon remains the top target for anglers on the Lower Niagara River. The peak of the run is occurring now, and it may be slightly past the peak.
