Fishing
Steve Carney: Some tips for fishing the Missouri River in spring
I just returned from my first spring trip of the year to the Missouri River in central South Dakota. The results were good. As I have written about for years, it’s all about having the
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR issues rulemaking notice for Lake Superior, tributaries regs
The goals of this rule proposal are simplification and standardization of trout seasons start and end dates above and below boundaries; to remove the restriction that of the five salmon allowed to be kept only
Outdoor Insights: New perch bag limits on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs serve as a forward-facing sonar wake-up call
Two weeks ago, Minnesota DNR Fisheries restricted the bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Mille Lacs.
The fantastic jumbo bite there this winter produced big grins and piles of fillets for anglers, plus
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Inspect your gear before hitting the water
Before hitting the waters, it’s crucial to ensure that all fishing gear is in perfect condition. This includes inspecting rods, reels, lines, and tackle boxes. Check for any signs of wear and tear, and make
Ice-out ahead of schedule in Minnesota, but not a repeat of 2024
If you think declaration of “ice-out” for Minnesota lakes is precision science, you’d be incorrect. And again this year, as the phenomenon of ice melt advances south to north across Minnesota, determining what constitutes ice-out
Michigan fisheries chief pushes case for increasing license fees
Current Fisheries Division Chief Randy Claramunt hadn’t yet reached 10 years of age in January of 1979 when the Michigan Department of Natural Resources published an internal report titled “Hunting and Fishing Licenses: Why the
Court dismisses challenges over tribal fishing rights in Michigan’s Great Lakes
The battle over tribal fishing rights resulting from the Treaty of 1836 appears to finally be over as the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has dismissed a pair of lawsuits challenging the
Take advantage of this quick shot at Ohio’s early spring walleyes
The ice may have just come off the water, but open water angling opportunities exist for cold water spawning species of fish like walleyes during the later winter/early spring months. In fact, now is the
Buy a beer, help conserve Michigan’s lake sturgeon population
Saugatuck Brewing Company is once again partnering with the Michigan DNR to launch the “Lake Street Light x Lake Sturgeon Program.”
Set for April, the collaboration is designed to raise awareness and support the
