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Steve Carney: Post-opener in Minnesota is time to target crappies
After a long wait this spring, crappies are now shallow and are cooperating with anglers. Cold and rainy weather in April finally gave way to higher water temperatures, and crappies have responded.
Here are

Steve Sarley: Live bait has its place in a fishing world where artificials often rule
A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait.
I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches, and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an

Gear & Gadgets: TideWe showcases water-resistant hunting clothes, and more
We designed the Altus Whitetail hunting jacket and pants to withstand variable conditions all season long. You can wear the suit alone in the warmer months or paired with a mid-layer during colder months.

Michigan Fishing Report – May 15, 2024
Bass anglers did well and reported catching and releasing good numbers of largemouth bass here.

MN-FISH Summit centers on Mille Lacs, walleye regulations
MN-FISH hosted its annual summit on Tuesday, May 5, at the Drury Hotel in St. Paul. The event covered discussion topics such as Lake Mille Lacs walleye regulations, the state of Minnesota DNR fisheries and
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR accepting applications for elk hunt
St. Paul — Minnesota hunters have through Saturday, June 15, to apply for one of the 10 elk-hunting licenses offered this year by the Minnesota DNR.

New walleye regulation for Ontario’s Lake of the Woods
When walleye-fishing season begins Saturday on the Ontario side of Lake of the Woods, anglers there – both residents and nonresidents – will be asked to abide by a new slot regulation aimed at increasing

Minnesota Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Soft landings don’t spook panfish
It’s no secret where crappies and bluegills are located during the spring, so I’m not going to waste my time mentioning it.

Tracking in Chicago River offers interesting look at fish movement
One bluegill in the Chicago River regularly makes an 8.7-mile trek in a period of about 18 hours.
“He’s done it five times,” said Austin Happel, research biologist at the John G. Shedd Aquarium,