Fishing
Springtime fishing heating up on Mississippi’s Pool 4 in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Every spring, anglers congregate on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River near Red Wing, Minn., to ply its waters before the inland waters walleye season opens and to have a chance to catch a monster
Bob Gwizdz: What’s all the excitement about ice fishing?
Back in the day, when I was a full-time outdoor scribe and was out there as many days as not, I used to joke that ice fishing was the price I had to pay to
Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania land exchange deal doesn’t quite pass the smell test
We have heard from many people up in arms about the Glen Onoko Falls land deal between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carbon County. I think Dave
Avoid these mistakes after opening weekend of the Pennsylvania trout season
Pennsylvania’s opening day of trout season brings with it lots of anglers who are full of anticipation. They set up at known hotspots, which are usually the places that the fish were dumped into the
Steve Carney: Some tips for fishing the Missouri River in spring
I just returned from my first spring trip of the year to the Missouri River in central South Dakota. The results were good. As I have written about for years, it’s all about having the
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR issues rulemaking notice for Lake Superior, tributaries regs
The goals of this rule proposal are simplification and standardization of trout seasons start and end dates above and below boundaries; to remove the restriction that of the five salmon allowed to be kept only
Outdoor Insights: New perch bag limits on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs serve as a forward-facing sonar wake-up call
Two weeks ago, Minnesota DNR Fisheries restricted the bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Mille Lacs.
The fantastic jumbo bite there this winter produced big grins and piles of fillets for anglers, plus
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Inspect your gear before hitting the water
Before hitting the waters, it’s crucial to ensure that all fishing gear is in perfect condition. This includes inspecting rods, reels, lines, and tackle boxes. Check for any signs of wear and tear, and make
Ice-out ahead of schedule in Minnesota, but not a repeat of 2024
If you think declaration of “ice-out” for Minnesota lakes is precision science, you’d be incorrect. And again this year, as the phenomenon of ice melt advances south to north across Minnesota, determining what constitutes ice-out
