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Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: High Point Lake to be lowered for work
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission recently announced that High Point Lake, Somerset County, will be partially drawn down so that maintenance can be performed.

Notes off a soiled cuff: With Sunday hunting ban lifted, what’s the next big outdoors controversy for Pennsylvania?
With the lifting of the ban on Sunday hunting effective Sept. 7 when the new law kicks in – cementing weekend hunting here like every other major hunting state already has – we’re wondering what

Michigan legislation would pave way to create authority to manage forests
Legislation introduced in Lansing would play a key role in preserving 32,000 acres of Keweenaw County forest, while creating a mechanism for local forest management.
State Rep. Greg Markkanen, (R-Hancock) introduced House bills 4694

Metro Area Fishing Report – July 27, 2025 – video
A change in conditions and weather and fishing patterns, with some unique nuances to the bite.

Things have changed over a century of fishing in Illinois
In many regards, Illinois fishing regulations were just starting to emerge in 1925 when the Illinois Department of Conservation was formed.
Published as the Game and Fish Codes of Illinois 1925- 1926, the regulations

Glenn Sapir: An enjoyable experience and incredible fishing from a party boat
I have fished out of a variety of watercraft, ranging from a two-man, front-to-back pontoon “bass boat” and kayaks, canoes and johnboats to high-powered bass boats and large, roomy pontoon boats, to six-pack charters, that

Bill Hilts, Jr.: A Lake Erie walleye trip to remember with some help from above
Last year, 2024, was a bit of a blur. My wife and I made the executive decision to sell our house in the city of Lockport, N.Y.
It was controlled chaos as we readied

New York Fishing Report – July 25-August 1, 2025
Lake Erie walleye anglers continue to enjoy a season for the ages.

Huge record flathead catfish was complete surprise for Michigan bowfisherman
Codie Carlson thought he was aiming at dinner. Instead the relatively new bow fisher went home with a new Michigan state record.
Carlson, 34, of Newport, was headed home from his job in airfield