Fishing
Gretchen Steele: Illinois legislation that hunters, anglers should know about
One thing we can always count on this time of year is a flurry of introduced bills in Springfield that affect outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois. This year is no exception.
We’ll look at the
Looking for a winter blues buster? Upgrade your fly fishing gear
Christmas money still jingling in your pocket? Anglers who buy a fly line, rod, and reel designed for the task of bass fishing will find more success next summer.
We’re stuck right now in
Steve Piatt: Good to be back on hard water in New York
When my wife, Paula, and I left the Adirondacks in the late summer of 2013, it was a painful move in more ways that one.
Loading up our rented U-haul for a trio of
Steve Carney: Minnesota sportsmen’s group celebrates 85 years
I recently was asked to speak to a sportsmen’s group in Rice, Minn., and upon doing some research, I couldn’t believe its history of giving to the community for over 85 years. Formed in 1940,
LCCMR projects bill clears committee in Minnesota; and more lines for walleye stamp buyers
Throughout the past week, the Minnesota Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee has discussed bills primarily focused on appropriating funds for various museums or arts-related work via Legacy amendment dollars.
However, on Thursday, Feb.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Fishing seasons set to close on inland waters
The fishing season for a number species in Minnesota is set to close Feb. 23. The end of season on inland waters is for northern pike, walleyes, and largemouth and smallmouth bass. The seasons for
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: As weather shifts, you should, too
Looking at the forecast for the upcoming week in the Upper Midwest, the most recent cold snap is about to break, and it’s almost time to be a hole-hopper once again. The fish will be
Changes to Minnesota wetland rule pass House committee
The Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Finance Policy Committee approved H.F. 8 on Thursday, Feb. 13 – Wetland Conservation Act amendments – in a party-line vote of 7-5 in favor of it advancing to
Trump nominates former Wyoming Game and Fish director to lead USFWS
The Trump administration this week nominated former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik to serve as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
After his appointment by Gov. Mark Gordon
