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Ohio Outdoor News writers take home haul of writing awards
Writers whose work appeared in Ohio Outdoor News over the past year made a nice haul in the annual Outdoor Writers of Ohio (OWO) craft improvement contest, sponsored by the Ohio Marine Trades Association.

Ohio Insider: Eight-foot marlin mount looking for a new home
A saltwater fishing trip off the coast of Baja in the late 1960s was a memorable one for Paul Kraus, of Maumee, Ohio.
The fishing was made memorable, in fact, because Kraus ended up

Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: PF&BC NE Region Office closes temporarily
During this closure, on-site sales of fishing licenses, launch permits, and boat registration services will not be available at the Northeast Region Office.

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission intends to use boat funds to pay for hatcheries
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is pushing for legislation that would allow it to transfer money between its Boat Fund and its Fish Fund – a move the agency says is essential to avoid

Voter registration pitched at Michigan’s outdoor license dealers
Legislation to expand voter outreach to Michigan hunters, trappers, and anglers is moving through Lansing with the intent to get more to the polls.
“There’s a big push these days to get more folks

Metro Area Fishing Report – May 4, 2025 – video
Once again, this past week presented some challenges, but things bounced back and we are entering an amazing (and stable) stretch of conditions for a change.

How to use onX Fish to find new walleye waters in Minnesota
The Minnesota fishing opener is a time-honored tradition. It’s the sound of boat trailers rattling down gravel roads, the slap of minnows in a bucket, and the low hum of optimism that fills the spring

Steve Sarley: Here’s to hoping the Chicago Bears drafted a good hunter, angler (and football player)
As I am writing this, I am also thinking about who my beloved Chicago Bears are going to draft this year, who is going to help propel them to their next Super Bowl appearance.

New York Fishing Report – May 2-9, 2025
Lake Ontario Harbors and low ends of tributaries are good spots for a variety warmwater species.