Fishing
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – March 14, 2025 – video
The ice is falling apart across most of the state. But those who are able to find safe ice and get out are catching some nice perch in this hot spot.
U.S. anglers bringing food into Canada could see 25% tariff
For anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, or any other U.S. residents planning to enter Canada via personal vehicle, the international tariff tussle could affect their wallets for the foreseeable future.
“These countermeasures will apply to commercial
Mike Schoonveld: Here are some undeniable truths about fluorocarbon line
The first time I attached a short fluorocarbon (FC) leader to the end of the nylon monofilament spooled on my reel was more than 25 years ago. I’ll admit, I was skeptical. The hype I’d
Bob Gwizdz: Are walleye slot limits on the horizon for some Upper Peninsula waters?
Catch-and-release fishing these days is pretty much the province of bass anglers, trout fishermen, and muskie aficionados, but it’s quickly becoming important to walleye fishermen, too.
Think not? Well, the droves of guys who
Michigan Mixed Bag: 2025 fishing licenses now on sale
With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a new fishing license. The 2025 fishing licenses are available for purchase now
COVID-19 work stoppage gave rise to invasive sea lampreys in Great Lakes
A newly released report says that sea lampreys exceeded abundance targets for 2024 in all five Great Lakes.
The findings weren’t all that surprising, however, as the reason is well understood and the coming
Fed’s cuts magnifying invasive sea lamprey concerns for Great Lakes fisheries
The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission is reassessing its sea lamprey program for 2025 following federal layoffs at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides the manpower to control the invasive critters.
“We’re still
Dave Zeug: Lessons in civility, etiquette needed on Wisconsin’s Brule River
As the 44-mile-long Brule River’s fame and appeal spreads across the country, pressure on the storied river has increased over the years.
Unfortunately, this popularity and the actions of a few anglers has resulted
Bob Gwizdz: Never leave fish to find fish
One of the benefits to being a journalist is you have access to people who know stuff.
Regardless of your job, you are generally dealing with folks who are on their game – the
