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Dean Bortz: Wisconsin sportsmen should be tracking discussion from Natural Resources Board meetings
If anyone who reads this newspaper has a spare 20 to 25 minutes at any point in the day, please go to the Wisconsin DNR TV channel, or just type in Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

Patrick Durkin: Salmon strike twice during Sitka fishing trip
Cool, crisp air creeping across the boat’s stern near Sitka, Alaska, raised goose bumps on my forearms. I shivered and considered retrieving a hooded rain-jacket from the cabin. Instead, I rolled down my sleeves.

Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – July 7, 2026
North and east winds earlier this week created a lake rollover for anglers. Heading offshore is the best way to combat the unstable conditions.

New York Fishing Report – July 3-10, 2026
Inshore brown trout fishing has been going well here.

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – July 7, 2026
Summer walleye patterns are in place on Lake of the Woods. Big schools of walleyes and saugers are out on stretches of deep mud, and fishing has been excellent across the system.

Three-way swivel rigs for walleye and sauger – video
Tips on using three-way swivel rigs for catching walleyes and sauger.

Illinois Mixed Bag: Outdoor Hall of Fame Nominations Due July 15
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Nominations must be submitted online by July 15.

Dan Ladd: We’re doing some things right when it comes to recruiting hunters, anglers
In the last issue of New York Outdoor News it was the New York State High School Clay Target League that we highlighted. In this one it’s National Archery in Schools.
In a forthcoming

New York Mixed Bag: DEC reminds public of shark and sturgeon salvage program
DEC reminds the public that dead sharks and sturgeon will occasionally wash ashore, including shark’s on New York’s oceanic shores and sturgeon along the shores of the Hudson River. These mortalities can occur due to