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Cormorant concerns rise on New York’s Lake George
Joe Greco, a longtime charter boat captain on Lake George, frequently sees them lurking on several of the lake’s islands, waiting to gobble the sportfish that Greco and his clients are chasing – double-crested cormorants,

Walleye limit on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs to increase, slot unchanged
Likely around mid-August, the Minnesota DNR will increase the limit of walleyes an angler may take from two fish to three thanks to state anglers harvesting only about 22% of its allowed take.
Despite

Outdoor Observations: Michigan DNR names new deer, elk and moose specialist
Congratulations to Brent Rudolph, the new deer, elk and moose specialist for the Michigan DNR.
Many of you might remember Brent since he worked for the DNR for 18 years, much of that time

Commentary: Could U.S. Supreme Court determine access to 8 million public-land acres?
With more than 8 million acres of public lands on the line, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is once again mobilizing hunters, anglers, and public-land owners to help fund the final legal battle in what may

Steve Carney: What the fish are eating, and an unusual shallow bite continues
Every largemouth bass, walleye, and crappie I catch means a quick check inside their mouths as I look for clues regarding why they’re on a particular spot.
Sometimes there are blood leeches present in

Michigan Fishing Report – July 30, 2025
Salmon fishing here was productive this week, with anglers primarily catching Chinook salmon alongside a few coho salmon and steelhead.

North Dakota Fishing Report – July 30, 2025 – video
What to look for and how to tackle Devils Lake right now when it comes to walleye fishing.

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Take your time going after the monsters
Midsummer finds many anglers in hot pursuit of top-line predators such as pike and muskies that test their skills and savvy.
Rock reefs and large weedbeds are the structures of choice for this kind

Bob Gwizdz: Is bass fishing really getting better on Michigan’s Lake St. Clair?
Back in the spring, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources put out a story with photos entitled: “The good times are now: Smallmouth bass fishing has never been better in Lake St. Clair.”
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