Fishing
Ohio’s Outdoor Trailblazers: Mary Mertz reflects on eight years at the helm of ODNR
As Ohio’s director of the Ohio DNR, Mary Mertz was no stranger to working with – and answering to – Gov. Mike DeWine, the state’s 70th governor.
And Mertz certainly came to the ODNR
Notes off a soiled cuff: Debate over stocking wild trout streams more heated than ever in Pennsylvania
The debate over stocking hatchery fish into any streams that could and should support wild brook trout has become more heated than ever. And now there is a new voice in the argument – the
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – August 11, 2026
The river and Niagara Bar have been producing big-time walleyes in both numbers and size, according to one report.
Former Ohio Division of Wildlife chiefs reflect on their experience in the role
In the midst of the 2026 Ohio State Fair, a sportmen’s summer celebration was held at the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the state fairgrounds.
The event was hosted by ODNR Director
Securing boat covers in a snap – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma offers a simple solution for boaters and anglers when securing boat covers.
Angler sets new Maryland record for false albacore caught near Ocean City
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Cooper Clark, of Ocean City, as the new state record holder for false albacore.
Clark’s 28.2-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 26.0 pounds that
Pennsylvania takes final action on extending length of legal trout
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners finalized new regulations increasing the minimum legal size for trout and standardizing a method for measuring fish at their July 27 meeting here.
The board voted unanimously to make
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission buys three Walnut Creek easements in Erie County
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners, at their quarterly meeting here July 27, approved the purchase of three easements on Walnut Creek, a popular steelhead waterway in Erie County.
First, the Fish & Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: DEP does mosquito control in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program conducted truck mounted ultra-low volume mosquito control efforts July 22-23 in Delaware County in the following municipalities: Ridley Township, Tinicum Township, Clifton Heights Borough, Springfield Township
