Fishing
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
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – May 20, 2026
The good numbers of mid-sized kings has not gone away here and hefty lakers and browns are filling in the mixed-bag catches.
Michigan Fishing Report – May 20, 2026
Walleye fishing on Lake Erie was consistently good. Anglers trolled bottom-bouncers with crawler harnesses around 30 feet behind the boat in Brest Bay, in around 20 feet of water, and had good success.
Steve Carney: How to handle windy early season fishing
From my view on the water, opening weekend in Minnesota was tough for most anglers mainly because the wind was so horrible. After Saturday’s opener, I felt like I went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.<br
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Top early season walleye action
One of the best ways to catch some early season walleyes is casting to them in shallow water. Water has been slow to warm with our cold and windy spring in Minnesota, so spot-tail shiners
Minnesota Mixed Bag: State parks and trails offer opportunities over Memorial Day Weekend
The Minnesota DNR is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system as well as tips on how to safely plan your trips. The DNR’s summer activities guide is a great place to
