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A Q-and-A with Patrick Berry of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers ahead of North American Rendezvous in Minneapolis
On Jan. 1, Patrick Berry took over as the new CEO and president of Missoula, Mont.-based Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. He replaced Land Tawney who’d led the organization for a decade.
This week, April
Mixed Bag: Upper Red Lake group postpones April 20 Kelliher town hall meeting
A town hall-style meeting scheduled by the Upper Red Lake Area Association to address state legislation that would transfer ownership of state lands around the popular northern Minnesota lake has been postponed, the group announced

Environment legislation passes in Minnesota’s House and Senate
The state House and Senate environment policy bills were debated and passed on each of the floors this past week. A conference committee now needs to iron out the differences before the Minnesota Legislature adjourns

Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Shore fishing a springtime tradition
Spring, more than any other time of year, provides some quality fishing right off the banks. These opportunities exist along roadsides, ditches, feeder creeks, docks, and bridges. It is incredible how many fish will pack

Vintage decoy show in Illinois returns to Lombard
The North American Vintage Decoy and Sporting Collectible Show, hosted by the North American Decoy Collectors Association), will take place at the Westin Chicago Lombard hotel in Lombard, Ill., April 23-27.
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Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 16, 2024 – video
Spring-like weather is finally here, and there’s a red-hot walleye bite going on at this expansive fishery.

Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – April 16, 2024 – video
The reef jig bite for walleyes on the Western Basin of Lake Erie and the river spawning runs are still going strong.

Carp rebranding plan in Illinois hits supply obstacle
It has been nearly two years since the Illinois DNR announced its creative endeavor to fight back against invasive carp: giving it a new name and encouraging people to eat the fish.
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Mount Carmel, Ill., rookie bass angler starts strong at Dale Hollow Lake
Another Illinois rookie professional angler is turning heads as the tournament season launches. This time it’s at the Major League Fishing Stage 3 event at Tennessee’s Dale Hollow Lake.
Drew Gill, of Mount Carmel,