Fishing
Nominee for BLM director clears committee
Former New Mexico congressman and Bureau of Land Management director nominee Stevan Pearce faced the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for a nomination hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 25 answering multiple rounds of targeted
Minnesota DNR seeks conservation officer applicants
The Minnesota DNR is seeking applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which provides a pathway for people without previous law enforcement experience to become COs. The application period is open from March 2 to
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Northwest Sportshow runs March 5-8
The Northwest Sportshow returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for a four-day run, March 5-8. Take the opportunity to see the latest in fishing gear, watercraft, RVs, apparel, and much more. Be sure to stop
New York’s Lake Erie tributaries have new steelhead management plan
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has released a new 10-year management plan for Lake Erie tributary steelhead, serving as a template starting this year (2026) and running through 2035.
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Illinois bill adjusts age range for those required to have a fishing license
A bill filed in early February tied to fishing license fees in Illinois would pull at the bottom end of the age bracket and push at the top end. It could cut into revenue produced
Brookies, anglers benefit from stream work in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Shawano County is home to more than 500 miles of trout streams.
DNR fisheries officials updated the public Jan. 20 on ongoing and upcoming projects in Shawano and Waupaca counties that will enhance
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 3, 2025
There are some hard-fighting fresh fish with an occasional 30-plus-inch fish encountered.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 3, 2026
Anglers who enjoy targeting world-class pike are already reporting good action on tip-ups and quick-strike rigs. Traditionally, live suckers or a good dead bait will get the flags flying.
Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR to hold public meeting on salmon, trout
DNR is inviting anglers and the public to an informational public meeting on the Lake Michigan salmon and trout fishery on March 12 in Des Plaines.
