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Sporting bills emerge in early portion of New York’s legislative session
Although New York’s legislative session began just after the first of the year, it’s still early in the process. Lawmakers mainly have the state budget to consider.
What follows is a list of some,

Tips for taking advantage of the last days of the winter walleye season
This late into the ice-fishing season anglers discover that walleyes get tight-lipped and tough to catch. Many taking to the ice will transition into crappie and bluegill fishing because they are much easier to find

Longtime Outdoor News columnist Steve Carney part of 2026 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame class
Steve Carney is doing exactly what he was meant to do with his life as a fishing guide and outdoors communicator for almost 50 years. There’s no doubt in his mind.
As a young

Meeting set for Feb. 12 to learn about fisheries management in Wisconsin’s ceded territory
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds fish enthusiasts of a fisheries management meeting set to occur online and in person at the DNR’s Rhinelander and Spooner service centers on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Minnesota’s Waterville hatchery nears end of design phase
After receiving $24 million in 2023, the Waterville hatchery project is nearing the end of its planning phase, with about 90% of it completed. If scheduling remains on track, the Minnesota DNR and its construction

Ohio stream guide revision now available for free
Sanders graduated from Ohio State University with a fisheries degree that led to a 20-year career as a biologist, first for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and then the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of

South Dakota’s outdoor issues heating up in Pierre
A slate of outdoor bills is making its way through the South Dakota Legislature.
Some of them failed quickly, while others are still waiting for their first committee hearing. As of February 5, here

Michigan Fishing Report – February 11, 2026
Walleye fishing picked up this week and perch anglers reported catching some large fish.

Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: How to present for late-winter walleyes
The walleye bite on Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs has been a bit tough for bigger fish. The walleyes in the 10- to 13-inch category are by far the most abundant biters since the abundance of