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Curriculum in New York would get kids outside to interact with trout stream ecosystems
While paying attention to the way his kids learn, Jordan Ross noticed something that started his gears turning. They lacked enthusiasm for learning about the outdoors, watersheds, and conservation through the traditional avenues. The way

Wisconsin panfish angler in Oneida County catches a break
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) field wardens may have a good idea who a likely suspect may be simply by the body language they telegraph across the ice, even from a quarter-mile away.

Minnesota DNR announces many boat access-improvement sites
The Minnesota DNR has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the

Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time to think crappies
Crappies right now are hungry and vulnerable. They are also fun to catch and they’re great to eat. So what’s the answer? Keep enough for a meal and then go explore other areas and learn

Southern Illinois man jailed in Florida after ‘catching too many bass’
Pipher, a grandfather who lives in Smithton, a small town that sits on the edge of suburban Belleville, just 25 miles east of St. Louis, was fishing Jan. 25 at Sellers Lake, an 840-acre body

Illinois Mixed Bag: Anglers on Pecatonica River make interesting find
Two men fishing along the Pecatonica River in Winnebago County were using sonar equipment to locate fish.
Instead they found a car that is connected to the 1976 disappearance of two men.

Illinois share of Pittman-Robertson set at $19.5 million, much lower than 2023 share
Illinois’ share of funding through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program declined by nearly $4 million this year, indicating a drop in spending on hunting and fishing equipment in the state.

Commentary: Committee advances legislation to boost wildlife conservation
On March 12, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., and U.S. Sen.

Master the water: Top rods and reels for 2024
So, you’ve filled your fishing rod rack? No matter, simply buy another rack, and load that baby up with some of 2024’s remarkable sticks.
No joke: Reels and rods are better than ever, so