Fishing
New York DEC adds virtual public information session to discuss brook trout pond management plan in Adirondacks
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the agency is holding a virtual public information session on Thursday, March 28, to discuss the draft Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan currently under
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks comments on response plan for fish kills
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking public comment on a statewide, multi-agency draft protocol that defines how agencies should work together when investigating fish kills in Minnesota.
The protocol, which fulfills a 2023
Urban Fishing Program returning in Illinois, adds grant for bussing students
The Illinois Urban Fishing Program comes into the 2024 season with a new twist – while its offerings have always been available at no cost to schools in the state, DNR recently announced grant money
Outdoor Insights: A carp barrier in Minnesota, and what are DFL legislators thinking with land transfer bills?
After stagnating for months, the possibility of an Asian carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 in southeastern Minnesota rose like a phoenix last week.
An upbeat February state budget forecast means more sales
Michigan Fishing Report – March 20, 2024
Those who made it out over the weekend reported catching many little yellow perch, with a few keepers mixed in.
On river systems: Control your boat, catch fish
Anglers are taking advantage of the early spring-like weather, with many of them now fishing the variety of fish available in river systems in the Midwest. Some anglers tend to be wary of fishing river
Two foolproof methods for catching pre-spawn walleye and sauger – video
If you can learn how to use this one-two punch and learn it well, I guarantee you will catch more fish in the early spring on river systems.
Hair jigs for crappies: Styles and tips for spring fishing
Springtime crappies are on the brain, and I’m a huge fan of using hair jigs to catch them. A bunch of questions lately around this style of presentation, so here’s a quick breakdown of some
Is carp deterrent coming to Minnesota waters of the Mississippi? More funding might just be available
The 2024 Minnesota legislative session is about a month old and, so far, there’s been no hearings or discussions regarding a bill relating to a carp deterrent at Lock and Dam 5 on the Mississippi
