Fishing
Metro Area Fishing Report – April 6, 2025 – video
The scoop on location and crappie setups.
Commentary: Ikes offers ‘common-sense agenda for conservation’ for next Congress
With a new Congress and president in Washington, conservationists are working to safeguard the lands, waters, and wildlife that define our outdoor heritage. Across the United States, water pollution, habitat loss, and climate change continue
Retired Illinois Conservation Police Officer offers field check tips for hunters and anglers
After 25 years in law enforcement, people often ask me what to do when an officer checks them in the field. With the rise of Internet videos showing poor law enforcement interactions, I can say
Steve Sarley: Illinois’ Chris Taurisano hanging up well-worn fishing guide cap
I see a lot of things on social media that surprise me but nothing as shocking as what I saw on my Facebook feed on a recent day. It blew me away. It was from
Ron Schara: If I could do it all over again, what would I change?
If I could do it over again? It’s something to think about. Oh, I have a few examples. Who doesn’t? I mean, I’m kinda glad I did what I did, but I had no clue
Dan Ladd: March ice-fishing trip to New York’s Fulton County better late than never
Here it is early April, and I’m looking back a month to early March, which found me doing something I typically do around the Christmas holiday: getting my ice fishing gear in order.
Actually,
Commentary: Do your part to help build the future of outdoor sports
Something I often hear from folks involved in hunting, fishing and the shooting sports is “We need to get more youngsters involved.”
I’m sure many readers have this same thought. I’m fortunate that my
Maryland rock bass record holder nets new milestone
Thomas Over Jr., of Darlington, has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program.
Over, 30, is the 18th Master Angler since the program began in 2019.
Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: New game warden in Sullivan County
Drew Poleshuk was recently commissioned as a Pennsylvania state game warden after 44 weeks of intensive training and assigned as the district game warden for Sullivan County.
