Fishing
New York academy graduates 26 Environmental Conservation Officers
On Dec. 20, a ceremony was held in Syracuse to welcome 26 new graduates of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s 24th Basic School for New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers.
James Lindner: New tools plus adaptable anglers has transformed ice angling
The sport of ice angling is constantly evolving. With every passing season, new products hit the market. Some introductions are short-lived, while others have a significant effect on the ways in which anglers fish.
Fixing ice-fishing mistakes – video
We all make mistakes when it comes to ice fishing (pros and rookies alike), but here are a few basic mistakes to avoid.
Catching crappies – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests either using a tungsten jig tipped with live bait, plastics with subtle movement, or a jigging spoon tipped with wax worms or crappie minnows.
North Dakota Fishing Report – January 2, 2025 – video
A quick rundown of how the walleye and perch bite has been this past week and what to expect in the near future.
Steve Carney: For big bluegills, leave the live bait at home
Lately, bluegills in area lakes have been hitting fast and furiously, mostly in shallow water. The lakes I fish contain a variety of sizes of bluegills, but I’ve been targeting only the bigger ones.
John Tertuliani: River fishing one last time before winter sets in is good for the soul
River reconnaissance is my idea of R and R. No actual recon is in order, not for the Scioto River in Ohio. Flowing close to home, I know it well. Come December, I want to
Commentary: In Congress’ final days, wildlife, outdoor recreation legislation sent to president
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, on Dec. 23, celebrated the advancement of two bills a week ago passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate following their passage by the House of Representatives earlier this year: the America’s
Cedar Lake in Minnesota’s Rice County gives up another record-breaking crappie
In late October, Axel Angelow reeled in a record-breaking black crappie from Cedar Lake in Rice County, Minn.
It was an 18-inch, 3-pound, 13-ounce fish that broke the previous certified-weight record by 4 ounces.
