Fishing
Al Lindner: Anglers located and caught a lot of lunker fish during open water 2025
I’ve been fortunate to fish across the Upper Midwest for decades. With every season, there are some common themes, general observations, and lessons learned. While some years are on the good end of the spectrum,
Ohio’s Maumee River said to be at lowest level since at least 1988
After a wet spring that saw 11.34 inches of rain fall through May, which was 2.7 inches above average, a severe drought developed over the summer in northwest Ohio.
It has continued into the
Dean Bortz: I apparently have an affinity for flat tires
It seems as though flat tires and blown tires have become the bane of my hunting and fishing existence. It’s been, what, four years in a row now that we’ve dealt with some sort of
New visitor center open at Ohio’s Portage Lakes State Park
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the new visitor center at Portage Lakes State Park, marking a major milestone in improving the experience for the thousands of guests who visit
Mille Lacs winter regulations could look similar to current rule
The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee earlier this week met with Minnesota DNR officials to go over fall creel surveys and consider ideas for what the winter walleye and perch regulations could be.
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Steelshad is a great fall transition bait (and beyond) for multiple species
Over the past four years, I have been fishing with the Steelshad in New York waters with remarkable success. This lure is versatile, and works well with various fishing methods to entice strikes from a
Public comments show year-round bass season is largely supported by Minnesota anglers
After the Minnesota DNR’s public comment period about the continuous bass season regulation change closed on Thursday, Oct. 23, the agency began combing through the responses.
According to Shannon Fisher, DNR fisheries populations and
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to add nine in 2025 class
The Illinois Conservation Foundation will induct nine new members into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, during the ICF Gala on March 19, 2026, at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
Not just about hunting: New York youth enjoy fishing events too
While youth hunting events get the spotlight in the fall in New York, there are a number of youth-oriented fishing events as well. Here’s a sample.
In Ulster County, the Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of
