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Widening user base, other trends shift how Michigan COs invest resources
While most calls to Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources’ Report All Poaching hotline remained focused on fish and wildlife issues in 2024, a widening user base and other trends are shifting how law enforcement is

Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 11, 2025
If you are hardy enough, you can possibly find some open driftable water in the most upstream fast-water areas on the largest tribs like the Genny.

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 11, 2025
Most fishing activity is taking place in 26-32 feet of water.

Catching smelt through the ice – video
A simple method for catching lots and lots of rainbow smelt to use for bait or even a meal.

Hunting, fishing, family fun, highlight Michigan’s Outdoorama set for Feb. 20-23 this year
If you enjoy your time in the outdoors – hunting, fishing, boating, camping etc. – then Suburban Collection Showplace is the place for you and your family Feb. 20-23 when the 52nd Annual Outdoorama returns
Michigan Mixed Bag: Last call for Michigan ODN Person-Of-The-Year nominations
Michigan Outdoor News is accepting nominations through the end of the month for the 2025 Person of the Year award. The staff at MON needs your help to find a quality individual to recognize with

Michigan DNR seeking comments on walleye slot limit for seven Upper Peninsula lakes
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed walleye regulation changes for several lakes located in the Upper Peninsula counties of Dickinson and Iron.

Ohio Sea Grant’s charter captain conference coming March 1
In a series only interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Sea Grant’s Extension Program Leader and Fisheries Educator Tory Gabriel is inviting anyone interested in Lake Erie fisheries and boating to register for the

Mainland ice on Ohio’s Lake Erie likely finished, islands still a go for now
In an ever-changing ice fishing scenario, many anglers who were on a hair trigger awaiting the now more uncommon opportunity to get onto Lake Erie’s ice may have gotten their wish granted if they responded