Fishing
What to do when cold, clear, high-pressure days shut down fishing
Anglers often talk about barometric pressure and its impact on fishing. It’s generally understood that high pressure makes for tough fishing while low pressure can turn on the bite. But what effect does air pressure
Conestoga named River of Year in Pennsylvania’s annual contest
The Conestoga River is Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year, the result of statewide voting in an annual competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The 61-mile waterway flowing through
Minnesota DNR adds new catch-and-release bass season as part of 2026 regulation changes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fishing regulations for 2026 include a new catch-and-release season that makes fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass open all year on inland waters.
These changes for bass fishing
Faster action is sought for lead-tainted Blue Hole Creek in Pennsylvania
A once-pristine southwestern Pennsylvania trout stream has been dropped from the state stocking schedule because of lead contamination from a nearby shooting range, as environmentalists call for faster enforceable action against the polluter.
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is monitoring ‘forever chemicals’ at hatchery
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is monitoring the fish produced at its state hatcheries for levels of forever chemicals, and the matter has caught the attention of state lawmakers.
During the Feb. 4
Metro Area Fishing Report – February 22, 2026 – video
Some up-and-down weather, improving ice conditions, access discussions and, of course, some fishing tips.
Ron Schara: Looking back on early outdoor experiences… some a bit blurry, others still very vivid
Some moments afield never fade. First pheasant, perhaps. First deer, maybe. First wild turkey flopping around a log.
Still other moments – once bright and vivid – tend to fade over time from the
Wisconsin Wardens at Work: Trout anglers survive chilly Devil’s Lake plunge
Wisconsin DNR Field Warden Andrew Amundsen’s first station, after spending several months working in the DNR’s community service area, was at Devil’s Lake State Park in Sauk County. Most of Amundsen’s duties are at the
Steve Sarley: Looking back at my memorable CPO ‘ride-along’
I have been talking about how I believe that people are seeing the Illinois DNR with a new spirit of respect. There doesn’t seem to be as much complaining about the DNR Conservation Police Officers
