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Interested in buying forward-facing sonar? Here’s everything to consider
Forward-facing sonar (FFS) also is known as live sonar or real-time sonar. Manufactured in some form by all the major players in the sonar industry, it can allow anglers to actually determine the species and

Weather patterns and catching fish – video
Be prepared for what may happen by monitoring the weather ahead of time and be for tougher bite conditions as no one specific bait or lure may work during these times.

New York’s Cranberry Lake Wild Forest gets 965-acre expansion
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the acquisition of more than 965 acres being added to the Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, in the Northern Adirondacks. The tract includes land along the

Dan Ladd: Much to learn at a New York State Safe Boating Course
Effective this year, New York residents who operate a motorized boat in New York State are required to take a safe boating course and earn a safe boating certificate. This applies to anyone who operates

Minnesota DNR seeks $98 million to preserve, enhance assets
The Minnesota DNR is seeking a slice of the state’s capital budget to the tune of $98 million total in 2025 to go toward various projects. The focus of this year’s requests is tied to

Steve Carney: Abandon the shallows! Think deep in February
After two months of catching fish in shallow water through the ice in Minnesota, things have changed dramatically. Come February, it’s a deep-water bite. There are reasons for this.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday
The 37th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show begins Friday and continues through Sunday at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sport show, featuring boats, camping gear, RVs, hunting and

New fishing regulations about to take effect in Minnesota
Even though there are potentially six more weeks of winter as foretold by a groundhog, the Minnesota DNR is eying the open-water fishing season by updating some of its fishing regulations that’ll go into effect

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Great time to target the lesser-chased species
After two rough ice seasons, we’re finally experiencing a “normal” winter in the Midwest. The ice is in great shape, and we’re not dealing with an overabundance of snow. And, the fish are biting!