Fishing
New York Fishing Report – January 24-31, 2025
North end is proving to be effective for panfish here. Try using spikes, wax worms, or cut minnows.
Preventing line loop – video
According to “Tackle” Terry Tuma, the key is to open the bale to drop your lure and then close the bale manually. Also make sure the line is taut and is on the roller guide.
Ice anglers running full tilt in Ohio after sudden cold blast
It is never certain how long it will last, but at the time of this writing on Jan. 19, ice fishing is underway in certain locations on Ohio’s north coast.
Going from temperatures
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Sometimes the cold just comes with an outdoor adventure
The actual temperature was in the mid-teens and the wind chill took it into the single digits. It was cold!
I found myself on the back patio, despite the frigid temperatures, grilling a
North Dakota Game and Fish Director addresses the state’s hunting, fishing picture
Hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation issues can change quickly with a nasty winter, disease and other influences that challenge the animals on the landscape and the people who pursue them. Then again, sometimes the stars
Pittman-Robertson dollars dip for Minnesota; State audit of DNR use of federal dollars on WMAs expected in coming months
After peaking at an all-time high of about $34.4 million two years ago, funds the state of Minnesota is eligible to receive from the federal Wildlife Restoration Act (aka, the Pittman-Robertson fund) slid downward again
Streams of Thought: Too cold for ice fishing, and an update on vacancies within the Minnesota DNR
Across a crowded room at the DNR’s recent Roundtable, I spotted Scott’s signature cowboy hat and, beneath it, Scott himself. I meant to work my way toward that hat and wish Scott the best, but
Steve Sarley: Wildlife and ‘vigilantism’ not a wise combination – anywhere
Thank you all for putting up with my lengthy tale about the disappearing wild turkey flock here in my hometown of Wheaton, Ill.
I enjoyed writing it and I was certain that humans had
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Presentation is the key on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs
With a tougher bite on Mille Lacs, an angler’s presentation becomes more important. What’s been working best for us is a two-pronged attack. Setlines are always a go-to on Mille Lacs. Simple is best: a
