Fishing
Channel catfish boxes placed in three Illinois lakes to assist spawning
It’s no surprise to Illinois anglers that channel catfish are one of the state’s most popular species.
But take DNR’s word for it: Maintaining channel cat populations in some lakes can be challenging.
Steve Carney: Lots of love for the hair jig, and for good reason
I know I write a lot about hair jigs, but I can’t resist. These terrific artificials are a staple in my boat and account for more crappies and walleyes in a typical season than live
Minnesota Mixed Bag: CREP applications accepted through June 6
Landowners in 66 Minnesota counties may apply through June 6 for the Minnesota Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, a conservation easement program administered by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.
MN CREP is
Michigan Fishing Report – May 28, 2025
Walleyes are the rage all across the state.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Aim for a mixed bag during the early season
This is a great time of year to be on the water! Pike, bass, walleyes, and panfish are all aggressively feeding.
Ralph Loos: Biologists play important role in Illinois fish sampling, but it’s the fish that steal the show
Our printing press had barely spit out the May 2 front page of Illinois Outdoor News that included a story about biologists unrolling nets and charging up electrofishing gear when a news tip came crashing
George Franke honored for his support of New York’s outdoors
George Franke, of Norwich, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award for all that he has done to preserve
Master minnowbaits for better muskie fishing
As I rummaged through my tackle box trying to figure out which lure may get the muskies to bite, my fishing partner John Stellflue stopped casting and turned my way.
“You know you’re going
Wisconsin State Roundup: Tommy Burr honored with Youth Conservation Congress Delegate of the Year Award
Congratulations to Tommy Burr, of Eagle River, who received the first Youth Conservation Congress Delegate of the Year Award from the congress and Wisconsin DNR. I don’t know young Burr, but I’ve seen him working
