Fishing
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
The Northeast winds and cooler temperatures were just what was needed to jumpstart the salmon run on the lower Niagara River.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
Cranks and spinners are still the top producers, but the jig bite is waiting in the wings.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
So far the action at the dam for kings and some browns has been good, especially by September standards.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Night-time walleye surveys scheduled on several of the state’s waters through Mid-October
Nighttime walleye recruitment surveys are being conducted from late September to mid-October, putting DNR survey crews on the water at night in various counties.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 marks Travel Management Rule comment deadline
Managing travel and access is one of conservation’s trickiest topics.
Ask most hunters whether they’d rather drive right to a downed elk and load it into a pickup or carry it over miles of
Michigan DNR clarifies rule changes in effect for trout, salmon, sturgeon
Michigan anglers have some additional fishing regulations to keep in mind this fall after the DNR clarified several changes that were not reflected in the printed 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations guide.
On Sept. 9,
Allegan County CO named Michigan’s Wildlife Officer of the Year
The Michigan DNR recognized Conservation Officer Carter Woodwyk as the 2025 Shikar-Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year, honoring his exceptional 10-year career.
The annual award, presented to Woodwyk at the Michigan Natural Resources
Commentary: Seasons of change and the circle of life
The wheel of my granddaughter’s bike spun lazily around while I sat watching, mesmerized by the sun on the chrome. I thought about the shape of the wheel, with no apparent beginning or end …
Drawdowns underway at two Pennsylvania lakes
In advance of upcoming dam infrastructure improvement projects, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission announced in mid-September that drawdowns are now underway at Ford’s Lake, Lackawanna County, and Rose Valley Lake, Lycoming County.
Both
