Fishing
Illinois Mixed Bag: Officials meet to discuss Starved Rock State Park
A group of area first responders met with State Sen. Sue Rezin, DNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie, and Starved Rock Site Superintendent Monty Bernadoni to exchange ideas and concerns regarding Starved Rock State Park.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – August 5, 2025
The deep mud bite is hot here.
New York team first repeat winner in 15 years of Lake Erie walleye event
However you word it, it was the second straight victory for the Knee Deep team led by Don Skellie, of Fredonia. Brothers Hunter and Colby O’Stricker, of Great Valley, were also back on the team
Mixed Bag: Non-lead ammo rebate program returning this hunting season
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will continue to offer hunters up to $60 in rebates for purchase of certified of lead-free ammunition once again this hunting season.
Wisconsin Fishing Report – August 4, 2025
Anglers reported some catches of Chinook and rainbow trout mixed in with coho and a few brown trout here.
Metro Area Fishing Report – August 3, 2025 – video
Some things remain the same, but some small tweaks were made for solid results.
Steve Griffin: Boating fever hit from an early age and hasn’t gone away
It’s hard to forget what useful tools boats are, but let’s try, for now, to focus on the joys that boats offer, in themselves.
It’s apt. After all, Michigan’s at or near the top
Steve McComas: Summertime thoughts, and questions about Minnesota lakes
It’s the summer season in Minnesota, when there always are plenty of lake questions, along with some observations.
Here are a few from 2025.
Don’t forget about your local stream for summer fishing
One of the great things about living where we do is that you don’t have to look too far in order to find decent stream or river fishing.
Unlike lake or reservoir fishing, stream
