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Wisconsin DNR budget has hunting, trapping, and fishing fee hikes
Gov. Tony Evers released his 2025-27 biennial budget Feb. 18 that would renew the Knowles/Nelson Stewardship Program and encourage hunting, trapping, and fishing license fee increases to help cover deficits in the Wisconsin DNR’s Fish

Public invited to learn about Green Bay walleye and muskie management on March 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 3, either virtually or in person at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center in Green Bay, Wis., for

Bill Hilts, Jr.: The future of fishing looks bright behind young anglers like the Noon boys from New York
I worry about what the future holds for the outdoors and natural resources that are protected by hunters, fishermen and trappers year after year. As my generation gets older, will there be new blood infused

Tom Venesky: Upcoming cicada emergence a boon for fish and wildlife
Good news for wildlife will emerge from the ground this spring.
It doesn’t happen often, but when it does the benefits are immediate for some, and long-lasting for others. Through much of the southern

Minnesota bills would provide cheaper fishing opportunities for older anglers
On Thursday, Feb 20, the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee forwarded two bills that would modify fishing licenses prices for people 65 and older.
H.F. 276 and H.F. 411, respectively

New attempt underway to boost Lake Michigan whitefish
Lake whitefish are on the brink of collapse in lakes Michigan and Huron.
So scientists are hoping they can get the fish to spawn in northern Michigan’s rivers, something they haven’t done in well

North Dakota Fishing Report – February 26, 2025 – video
There’s still over 30 inches of solid ice on Devils Lake. So how is the bite shaping up as we move into March?

Steve Carney: A kind response after an unfortunate ice-fishing outing
It began as a typical morning on the ice, with all fishing gear loaded and in order. Then, I arrived to my morning destination only to find my auger wasn’t cooperating. I struggled for a

Minnesota’s Mixed Bag: George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo set for March 7-9
George’s Minnesota Muskie Expo, held this year in conjunction with the Minnesota Anglers Boat Show, comes to the Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, March 7-9.