Fishing
Some public water accesses closing for upgrades in Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR will begin construction on Aug. 17 to upgrade the Riviera Public Water Access on the northern shoreline of Otter Tail Lake in Otter Tail County. The PWA will be closed during construction
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Second weekend of Game Fair runs Friday through Sunday
The second action-packed weekend of Game Fair kicks off this Friday, Aug. 14 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 16 at Armstrong Ranch Kennels in Ramsey.
Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs reaches 71% of state’s walleye harvest quota
Despite anglers taking a substantial chunk of their annual quota, Minnesota DNR officials say Lake Mille Lacs likely will have no new regulations throughout the rest of the open water season.
Greg Berg, area
Research from Michigan, Wisconsin shows lake sturgeon may live 400 years – or more
Michigan’s lake sturgeon already held a reputation as one of North America’s most remarkable freshwater fish. Now, a groundbreaking scientific study suggests that these ancient giants may live far longer than biologists ever imagined –
Ohio’s Outdoor Trailblazers: Mary Mertz reflects on eight years at the helm of ODNR
As Ohio’s director of the Ohio DNR, Mary Mertz was no stranger to working with – and answering to – Gov. Mike DeWine, the state’s 70th governor.
And Mertz certainly came to the ODNR
Notes off a soiled cuff: Debate over stocking wild trout streams more heated than ever in Pennsylvania
The debate over stocking hatchery fish into any streams that could and should support wild brook trout has become more heated than ever. And now there is a new voice in the argument – the
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – August 11, 2026
The river and Niagara Bar have been producing big-time walleyes in both numbers and size, according to one report.
Former Ohio Division of Wildlife chiefs reflect on their experience in the role
In the midst of the 2026 Ohio State Fair, a sportmen’s summer celebration was held at the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the state fairgrounds.
The event was hosted by ODNR Director
Securing boat covers in a snap – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma offers a simple solution for boaters and anglers when securing boat covers.
