Fishing
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – November 25, 2025
Rainy River still has rare late-season open water, with excellent walleye fishing using a jig and minnow around edges, current breaks, and holes.
New York’s Essex County shutting down century old fish hatchery
Essex County and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation jointly announced in early November that the Essex County Fish Hatchery is going to cease operations, the result of concerns about wastewater released by the
Dean Bortz: Deer hunting history from Wisconsin rediscovered … and more news items
I was rumpselling through a couple of closets and cubbies the last few weeks when I found what I’ll call a deer hunting artifact from 20 or so years ago. Maybe longer, judging by the
Commentary: Seeing Illinois public lands through fresh eyes
Every so often, an event arises that reminds us of how fortunate we are to live, hunt, fish, and recreate in Illinois.
This fall’s International Armbruster, held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex
Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail wraps season with State Championship at Kinkaid Lake
The Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail closed its 2025 season with a State Championship Tournament on Kinkaid Lake earlier this month, following up on its annual Fall Classic held in mid-October on Prairie Lake.
Ralph Loos: Director’s Hunt a reminder of awareness former Illinois DNR director Brent Manning had
Now and then we stumble upon something that makes us recall something else that reminds us of another thing that brings to mind Brent Manning, the former Illinois DNR director who passed away last year.<br
New York’s High Tor Wildlife Management Area is a hunting and fishing destination
There’s really, in many ways, something for every sportsman and woman at the High Tor Wildlife Management Area.
That’s perhaps not surprising, given the sheer size of the tract that includes portions of both
New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame seeks nominations for 2026 class
The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame recently announced that the organization is currently in the process of receiving nominations for the 2026 class of inductees. It is also seeking nominations for a number
New York Mixed Bag: NYS Conservation Council seeking committee members
The Council committees play a vital role in the overall mission and success of the NYSCC. Serving on a committee is a way for individuals from every region of the state to participate in meaningful
