Fishing
Bait shortage continues to batter Minnesota’s fishing industry
Again, this year, many bait and tackle shops’ shiner supplies dried up early in the Minnesota ice-fishing season.
“It was kind of a rough winter. There wasn’t much for shiners after the end of
Commentary: ‘Corner-crossing’ ruling a huge victory for public land owners
In a huge victory for public land owners, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers on March 18 applauds the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that affirmed the right to “corner-cross” to
Tom Venesky: Fishing line not properly discarded has deadly consequences
The warnings are timely.
Every spring the Pennsylvania Game Commission sends out an advisory cautioning people against picking up or disturbing young wildlife. In the fall, when bucks begin to display rutting activity and
These three overlooked fly patterns have earned their respect on the water
During a long winter, most of Pennsylvania’s fly-fishers dreamt about big trout devouring their favorite flies. Many popular nymphs, streamers, egg patterns, worm patterns and dry flies were purchased or tied during the long wait.
Crossbow, lead ammo bills atop watch list for New York’s outdoor users
April 1 is the annual deadline for the New York State budget. It’s not unusual for the process to extend beyond that deadline and once the budget has been passed the state legislature will turn
Acres added to Gordon W. Yeager Wildlife Management Area in Southeastern Minnesota
Trust for Public Land (TPL), in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pheasants Forever, announced the addition of 40 acres to the Gordon W. Yeager Wildlife Management Area (WMA), expanding protected
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers selects new board chair
The Minnesota Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers has chosen outdoors educator Chance Adams of Tenstrike (north of Bemidji) as its new board chair.
The 11-member board voted on the position Tuesday evening. Adams,
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s inland trout opener still holds meaning, but much has changed in 60 years
Von Ryan’s Express was a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra. He played Colonel Joseph Ryan, and I was captivated by the film for several reasons.
One, it was the first
Minnesota Senate bill would limit authority of DNR conservation officers
On Thursday, March 20, the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee heard legislation that would limit the scope of enforcement activity that Minnesota DNR conservation officers could carry out.
The bill, S.F. 956, as
