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Minnesota, Wisconsin anglers should be aware of regulation changes on Lower St. Croix River
As anglers prepare for the St. Croix River fishing opener on Saturday, May 3, they should be aware of several updates for the fishing season.
The following regulations have changed for the Lower St.

Fish Ohio program sees more than 10,000 entries in 2024
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their catches of 26 species of fish.

Legislative update: Outdoors-related bills move in Pennsylvania Senate, House panels
As this issue of Pennsylvania Outdoor News went to press, there were three new bills in the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee and two voted out of the House Game and Fisheries Committee that should

New Michigan bills address trespass issues
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation to address gaps in the state’s trespassing laws, with two bills offering different approaches to resolving ongoing issues.
State Rep. Curt VanderWall, R-Ludington, reintroduced legislation in March to allow

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission lifts fishing rules for dam repairs on trio of lakes
Three lakes owned by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission will be drained this fall and next spring for dam rehabilitation work.
Effective March 31 of this year, all seasons, size and daily limits

Metro Area Fishing Report – April 6, 2025 – video
The scoop on location and crappie setups.

Commentary: Ikes offers ‘common-sense agenda for conservation’ for next Congress
With a new Congress and president in Washington, conservationists are working to safeguard the lands, waters, and wildlife that define our outdoor heritage. Across the United States, water pollution, habitat loss, and climate change continue

Retired Illinois Conservation Police Officer offers field check tips for hunters and anglers
After 25 years in law enforcement, people often ask me what to do when an officer checks them in the field. With the rise of Internet videos showing poor law enforcement interactions, I can say

Steve Sarley: Illinois’ Chris Taurisano hanging up well-worn fishing guide cap
I see a lot of things on social media that surprise me but nothing as shocking as what I saw on my Facebook feed on a recent day. It blew me away. It was from