Fishing
Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail sets 2026 muskie tournament schedule
The Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail has announced its 2026 schedule, with three tournaments planned at lakes across the state this fall.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 15, 2026
Walleye and bass action has been good to very good all over the river and on the Niagara Bar.
DEC graduates 28 Environmental Conservation Police Officers
On Sept. 4, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced 28 new graduates from the 25th Basic School for Environmental Conservation Police Officers.
Kung wins in Clayton, N.Y., at Bassmaster Elite Series final
Canadian angler Evan Kung blasted a four-day total of 109 pounds, 9 ounces to claim his first blue trophy, winning the Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River held Aug. 27-30 out of Clayton, N.Y.<br
World Musky Hunt in Wisconsin turns 50
The World Musky Hunt (WMH) celebrated it 50th anniversary in Wisconsin with a big turnout of contestants, past “hunters,” and guides, who fished lakes in Vilas and Oneida counties Aug. 27-29.
Founded in 1977
New York Mixed Bag: Sept. 26 is National Hunting & Fishing Day, New York Free Fishing Day
National Hunting & Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 26. Since 1972, this day is observed on the fourth Saturday of September with the mission being to recognize the contributions that hunters and anglers make to
Western New York angler prevails at Bassmaster Lake Erie Open
Alex Korol of Fairport, in New York’s Monroe County, overcame several challenges – including a bout of bronchitis and some boat-related issues on the final day of action – to win the Bassmaster Lake Erie
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 14, 2026
Salmon numbers and the good king action in the open lake remains strong.
New director takes wheel to steer Illinois DNR
The Illinois DNR’s ship has bobbed and weaved and pitched over the past two decades, but it has managed to stay afloat.
Now the agency has a new captain in charge of keeping it
