Fishing
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Use nightcrawlers instead of minnows this summer
You can store up to 20 dozen crawlers that will stay healthy and happy all day in the ice water. It also helps to keep your boat clean.
Feds and White Earth Nation sign agreement on Minnesota’s Tamarac refuge
An agreement signed June 4 by officials from White Earth Nation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addresses issues from water levels on the water bodies of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to uses –
Illinois’ McKendree University bass anglers finish 8th at collegiate nationals
Junior Jack Stephens and senior Tomas Matual weighed in a five-bass limit on both days of the ACA Collegiate National Championship to lead Illinois’ McKendree University to eighth place – the second-highest finish in school
Commentary: Illinois biologist says investments on Upper Mississippi River should have fish ‘jumping for joy’
As a fisheries biologist for 32 years in Illinois, there are few songs that actually I can relate to my job. The Doobie Brothers classic “Black Water” is one of those tunes.
In my
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – June 11, 2024
A jig and frozen emerald shiner was the go to presentation for walleyes here.
Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR encouraging ‘votes’ for favorite state parks
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is partnering with DNR to raise money and awareness for Illinois state parks. Throughout June, supporters are invited to “vote” for their favorite Illinois state park by making a donation at
Bill aimed at giving Illinois state park to Potawatomi band stalls
A statehouse measure would have authorized Illinois to give ownership of Shabbona Lake State Park to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, but the bill didn’t advance in the spring legislative session despite lawmakers saying the
Blue-winged olives entice trout to feed all season long on Michigan streams
Big fly, big fish. Right?
Well, not always. Sometimes the fish key on the most numerous flies on the water – even if the flies are tiny. And those flies the fish are keying
New York Outdoor News contributor Charles Witek III presented with Keesler award
New York Outdoor News contributing writer Charles Witek of West Babylon, (Long Island), was honored with the M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award June 1, 2024 when the New York State Outdoor Writers
