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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Memorial Day marks spinning season
A lot of anglers look at Memorial Day weekend as the time to begin a favorite summertime presentation for walleyes: the spinner rig. Each year is different, and some years waters warm more quickly, as

What will become of measures that affect Minnesota’s outdoors during special session?
The state Legislature adjourned late Monday without budget resolution, meaning an expected special session likely will be upcoming. It was yet to be announced at Outdoor News press deadline on Tuesday.
While the budget

Commentary: Has the Michigan Wildlife Council simply lost its way?
At a recent sportsmen’s breakfast in Lansing, I was surprised (and a little encouraged) when the event’s speaker asked hunters to stand together and demand better from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
It’s

Outdoor Observations: Bob Knoop, Jr. a worthy recipient of Michigan’s Person of the Year Award
A shout out goes to the family of the late Bob Knoop, Jr. Bob is the recipient of the 2025 Michigan Outdoor News Person of the Year award.
A true conservationist with a huge

Lake Erie island township asks for donations to continue providing dumpster for fish waste
Each spring, hundreds of boats bearing license plates from throughout the country, especially the Upper Midwest, are brought over on the Miller Ferry to South Bass and Middle Bass islands to experience the legendary fishing

Economic advantages of fishing and boating in Pennsylvania detailed at hearing
During a May 6 public hearing before the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee, sportfishing and boating industry representatives casted out some pretty hefty dollar figures to emphasize the economic impact of fishing and boating in

Pittsburgh angler cherishes the pursuit of big fish
Collin Terchanik spent the pandemic years tripping across Pennsylvania to fish for wild brown trout with two buddies from Penn State.
“We fished streams no one would think to fish, that maybe didn’t have

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 20, 2025
Once again this week, the go-to method was a jig and a minnow over the side of the boat while anchored up or spot locked. Bright colors were the best.

Ned rig baits for better fishing – video
Whether you’re targeting pressured bass or just looking to switch up your finesse game, these baits deserve a spot in your tackle box.