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Bill Hilts, Jr.: Do you believe in “divine intervention” when it comes to fishing?
The term “divine intervention” is not an expression that should be taken lightly or without some thought involved.
It is commonly referred to when it seems as though an act of God has taken

Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – July 9, 2026 – video
Here’s what the warming water means for fishing.

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Speed, size matter in hot summer fishing
We’re in the hot-summer fishing season right now, and it will last until around Labor Day. This is the time when speed and size come into play.

Steve Carney: Quick thoughts on modern spinning reels; and summer bite heats up
Through the years I have used probably a dozen brands of reels ranging in price from $50 to $175, and few have impressed me. The problem with the modern spinning reels of today is that

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Improved Green, Elkhorn Lake accesses ready for public use
Citizens recreating on Green and Elkhorn lakes have some newly improved options for getting boats and other watercraft on the water.

Steve Gilbert: A close look at the world record yellow perch
All the excitement surrounding the “super-monstrous” 17-inch, 3.01-pound yellow perch coming out of Green Bay on Feb. 11 piqued my fisheries curiosity.
News outlets lamented the fact that though these fish were big they

Guest Editorial: An outdoors to-do list for Minnesota’s next governor
When Tim Walz first ran for governor in 2018, he built his campaign around a simple promise with the “One Minnesota” slogan. The idea was straightforward. A state as geographically and culturally diverse as ours

High water means tough fishing for stream anglers in southeast Minnesota
Trout and smallmouth waters across southeast Minnesota are receding after a wave of storms dumped anywhere from six to 10 inches of rain ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, leaving anglers high and dry

Three-year study aims to protect cold-water fish habitat in Minnesota
Researchers are studying Minnesota’s cold-water fish habitat to better understand how climate change and land use affect lakes and streams, with the goal of helping wildlife managers better protect those ecosystems.
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