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Izaak Walton League of America: More funding should be pumped into nation’s Farm Bill
The Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) is concerned about the new Farm Bill. For 100 years, the league has been a defender of this country’s soil, air, woods, water, and wildlife. Its members, who

Bass fishing in the Olympics? Movement gets a boost from Kevin VanDam
Bass fishing in the Olympics? That possibility may not be far off nor far-fetched.
USA Angling – the organization that oversees all U.S. competitive fishing – has been lobbying for more than 10 years

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – June 3, 2025
Anglers are finding walleyes and saugers in a wide range of depths, with the 23- to 28-foot range being especially productive.

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – June 3, 2025
Recent reports indicate king action coming on better to the west.

Key policies find their way into Minnesota bill for environment
On Thursday, May 29, the Environment and Natural Resources Working Group reached bipartisan agreement on its budget bill that includes a few policy changes.
As of Outdoor News’ press time Gov. Tim Walz hadn’t

Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops donate more than 40,000 rods and reels in challenge to get more kids fishing
Johnny Morris, angler, conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops, is challenging families everywhere to get outside and enjoy the wonders of fishing and the great outdoors this summer with the Gone Fishing event.

Michigan Mixed Bag: State Forest campground in Alger County to close after private land ownership change
Forest Lake State Forest Campground, located about 10 miles south of AuTrain in the Upper Peninsula and managed by Indian Lake State Park, will close effective Monday, June 9.

Outdoor Observations: Legislation to increase cost of Michigan hunting, fishing licenses makes more sense this time around
It’s a fact of life that the cost of living will increase over time. Food prices go up. Fuel prices increase. The cost of electricity creeps higher every year, and my heating bills for natural

Lake Erie by far produces most Fish Ohio qualifiers
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is touting great numbers of trophy fish caught in Lake Erie in 2024, showcasing the tremendous fishing opportunities in Ohio’s Great Lake. Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie,