Fishing
Family, friends, colleagues celebrate the life of Wisconsin conservationist George Meyer
In a room filled with grief, but also a sense of awe and deep appreciation, citizens gathered in Fort Atkinson last month for the celebration of life of a man whose name, for many, has
Heavy rains lead to record steelhead run in Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan tribs
Snowmelt from a late storm and the wettest April on record – nearly 8 inches of rain the first two weeks alone – helped lure a massive run of rainbow trout into Lake Michigan tributaries
Ohio’s Scioto River well known for producing quality fishing adventures
The Scioto River is not what you would call a hidden gem; it is too large to hide.
Flowing south through central Ohio, the watershed drains 6,513 square miles. Connected waterways involve part or
New York DEC commissioner discusses crossbows, future projects with outdoor writers group
The New York State Outdoor Writers Association recently held its annual conference in Greene and Columbia counties, where one of the highlights was a chance to sit down for a discussion with New York State
An update on Minnesota’s Leech Lake muskellunge study
An ongoing telemetry study on Leech Lake looks to provide great insight regarding behavior and mortality rates (from angling) of muskellunge in Minnesota’s Leech Lake.
The study is possible thanks to cooperation between the
Minnesota DNR achieves some wins in legislative session
The legislative session ended Sunday, May 17, and throughout the session the Minnesota DNR pursued several priorities. While it achieved some goals, others will need to wait until 2027.
Bob Meier, assistant DNR commissioner,
Commentary: Drastic budget cuts will undermine conservation and public lands
Congress decides how to fund federal departments, agencies and programs through an annual appropriations process. The process for fiscal year 2027 (which begins October 1, 2026) began in April with the release of the president’s
Outdoor Insights: Minnesota legislative session sets bad precedent for future Outdoor Heritage Fund funding debates
The legislation indeed passed before the Legislature adjourned Sunday, and the State Capitol’s streak of getting dedicated sales tax dollars into the ground on time remains in place.
Tyler Frantz: Size matters for Pennsylvania’s wild trout
Sneaking along the shadows of towering hemlocks with a 3-weight fly-rod in hand, the cool mist of a favorite wild trout stream cuts the heat of a sultry summer day.
Dappled sunlight dances through
