Fishing
Austin Priest named ‘Officer of the Year’ as Illinois DNR honors CPOs
Illinois Conservation Police Officer Austin Priest has been named DNR’s “Officer of the Year” for his “relentless enforcement of conservation laws and impactful public outreach.”
The announcement of Priest’s honor came as DNR recognized
Gretchen Steele: October’s quiet magic now playing across Illinois
October doesn’t exactly arrive in southern Illinois – it drifts in, slow and sure, like the morning fog rising off the river bottoms.
One week you’re still swatting mosquitoes and cutting grass, and the
Review of WMA timber harvest in Minnesota highlights lack of plans, USFWS and DNR employee concerns
A Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor special review of the Minnesota DNR’s harvest of timber on state wildlife management areas became available Tuesday. It offers recommendations for the DNR regarding the state’s 1.3 million
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – October 14, 2025
Emerald shiners are in the river as are some nice walleyes.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – October 14, 2025
Today, guys reported a nice skein-and-bead bite at the dam, with some guys hanging in for a day’s effort, getting multiple hookups.
Scott Croft retires from BoatUS after 23 years
Those who have heard about the Boat Owners Association of The United States – simply referred to as BoatUS – likely did so because of work performed by Scott Croft in the last 23 years
Patrick Durkin: Low fall drowning rates doesn’t mean safe hunting, fishing
Only two of Wisconsin’s nearly 19 boating-related deaths each year happen between October and December, but that doesn’t mean autumn is a safe time on the water for anglers and waterfowlers.
Water temperatures steadily
Want to try winter camping? Here’s the must-have gear and knowledge to make it a great experience
Outdoor users in Minnesota may know Blane Klemek as the northwest region wildlife manager with the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
That job with an emphasis on wildlife and the outdoors certainly fits with how
Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – October 13, 2025 – video
Salmon fishing in rivers across the state continues to be strong. Here’s how they’re catching ’em.
