Fishing
Commentary: Solutions to unlocking millions of acres of ‘landlocked’ public lands
Across 20 U.S. states, there are 16.4 million acres of public land that are effectively off-limits to the public. In Minnesota and Wisconsin alone, there are over 300,000 inaccessible public acres, meaning there isn’t a
Wisconsin DNR to host public meetings on smallmouth bass management in Green Bay and Northern Lake Michigan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host two identical public meetings to present information and gather feedback on the future management of smallmouth bass in Green Bay and northern Lake Michigan.
The
When it comes to fall walleyes, think big picture, then think small
Finding fall walleyes can be a study in extremes.
At one end of the spectrum, big is better as migrating fish are drawn to macro structure. Think big, main-lake points, neck-downs, and pinch points
Michigan Fishing Report – October 30, 2024
Walleye were reported to have returned as more and more anglers found success walleye fishing on Lake Erie.
Catch more, rebait less: Soft plastics are redefining ice angling for walleyes
While live bait like minnows have been the go-to choices for generations of hard-water walleye anglers, soft plastic baits have grown in popularity just in the past few years. I’ve found that they offer numerous
Steve Carney: A fall turkey, suckers catching walleyes, and some youth season deer success
After several unsuccessful stalks of various groups of turkeys, I finally caught a break. Fall turkeys are fun for hunters to try to outwit, and once you learn the ropes, your chances for success increase.
Shallow streams, weather extremes hinder Minnesota’s North Shore fish
After a spring and early summer of intense rains and flooding, drought conditions have reduced the flows of some of Lake Superior’s North Shore streams, in some cases to a trickle, thus putting in jeopardy
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Consider water temp when fall fishing
Many fishing enthusiasts await the fall bite to begin. Predator fish leave the main basin of the lake to return to the shallows and gorge themselves on baitfish.
Patrick Durkin: Petty politicians still bickering as Wisconsin DNR secretary post remains vacant after a year
The captain’s chair at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sits empty a year after former DNR Secretary Adam Payne gave 10 days’ notice before retiring Nov. 1, 2023.
Payne served only 10
