Fishing
Tom Pink: Is it too late to save Great Lakes whitefish?
I have been earnestly following the state and tribal efforts to put a stop to the decline in Great Lakes whitefish populations, not just because whitefish are near and dear to me, but because of
Fish passage project in New York helps Great Lakes emerald shiners
It was a big project for a small fish. The emerald shiner, arguably one of the most important fish in the Great Lakes, received a significant amount of funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Ohio’s Outdoor Trailblazers: Kristina Smith is an all-things-outdoors writer
Kristina Smith to this day stops her car on the road to help a struggling leopard frog get to the other side.
Her deep connection to nature is something that’s been ingrained in her
Tom Venesky: Lake Erie name change talk shows lake’s importance to Pennsylvania
The recent news on state Rep. Dave Maloney’s push to have Lake Erie renamed “Lake Pennsylvania” has certainly triggered plenty of debate and attention.
Whether the name change happens or not remains to be
Mike Schoonveld: The right bug repellent can keep fall pests at bay for hunters, anglers
Other than in the dead of winter, there’s seldom a time when an outdoor-oriented person doesn’t have to be concerned about insect pests. I’ve been assaulted by mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and other tiny flying
Perch anglers scarce on Lake Erie’s basins
Beginning in April, Lake Erie’s walleye catch rates have been as good as most anglers, including charter captains, have ever seen in the Western Basin through July. Similar results have been seen all summer in
Michigan Fishing Report – September 23, 2026
Anglers had success targeting Chinook salmon while drifting spawn and beads here.
Steve Carney: A first duck hunt; and cooling water temps mean big-minnow time
Ten-year-old Emmet Horn of Henning, Minn., went on his first duck hunt of his young life recently during the youth opener for waterfowl. His mentor on the hunt lent him his ancient .410 bolt action
Minnesota Mixed Bag: New state parks license plate contest accepting entries through Oct. 31
The Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans that they may submit designs for the next state parks and trails license plate through Oct. 31. The plate design should celebrate Minnesota’s North Shore and the Lake Superior agate,
