Fishing
Illinois pro Drew Gill lands two monster largemouths to open 2026 with big victory
Illinois pro angler Drew Gill landed an 8-pounder and a 9-pounder to kick off the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit the same way he kicked off the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season – with a
Long-running ice tourney attracts hundreds
Any fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year.
And so hundreds of ice anglers braved cold
So you want to own a quality fly rod? Here’s what to consider
It was a cold winter’s night in 1992.
My money clip was fat. I had finally saved enough random $10 and $20 bills for a purchase I had been pondering for months. A purchase,
Megan Plete: New York State Conservation Council has been a longtime voice for outdoor users
For nearly a century, there has been an organization working quietly and steadfastly to ensure that the voices and priorities of sportsmen in New York don’t get lost in the rooms where conservation policy is
Wisconsin Fishing Report – February 16, 2026
Anglers were finding a few more active perch than in previous weeks here.
NOAA seeks public comments on Atlantic shark fishery proposals
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports that NOAA Fisheries is proposing several changes for commercial and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries.
New York Mixed Bag: DEC issues annual youth hunting report to state legislature
In a report to the state legislature, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced the results of the fifth year of the pilot program that allows mentored 12- and 13-year-old hunters to
New York DEC proposes earlier closing of walleye, pike seasons
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to move the closing date of fishing seasons for walleyes, northern pike, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge from March 15 to March 1.
The
Ask a fisheries biologist: A better understanding of fish recruitment
The sustainability of a fishery relies on new fish coming into the lake. Biologists call that concept ‘recruitment,’ one of the most important dynamics in our fisheries.
