Fishing
Removal of Mississippi River refuges, sturgeon are on Wisconsin DNR fish list of questions
The Wisconsin DNR’s fisheries bureau has just four questions on the Monday, April 13, spring hearing agenda – three related to the removal of three fish refuges on the Mississippi River that are no longer
License fees among April 13 spring hearing agenda items in Wisconsin
The 2026 spring fish and game hearings will take place in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, this year with 44 questions from the Department of Natural Resources, Natural
Ice-out crappies: Find ’em fast, catch ’em faster
Finally, the ice is going fast in Minnesota (if it isn’t already out), and boat motors will once again cruise across natural lakes in search of ice-out crappie action. Where are they, and what presentations
First phase of work on New York fish hatcheries underway
Anglers who hit their favorite stocked trout streams April 1 and beyond can thank New York’s network of fish hatcheries for providing them with their quarry.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation operates 12
Commentary: Why we need a ‘Walk On Wildside’ conservation plan in Minnesota
Since the 1930s, hunters have paid for wildlife conservation through license fees and Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on guns and ammunition. Anglers pay through Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux Act.
Citizens in general were typically ignored relating to wildlife
Mike Schoonveld: Another safety tool for outdoorsmen – satellite texting
A friend was on a wilderness fishing trip in Canada. What could be better? Pristine waters, fish for dinner every day, no ringing phones to disturb the sounds of the loons.
“It’s all good,”
Steve Carney: Avoiding the masses key on the Missouri River
Wow, things have changed on the Missouri River!
Back in the day I was one of a handful of anglers there, and it was rare to see anyone, even the locals. The crowds have
Vicki Mountz is a true outdoor trailblazer in Ohio
If you looked up the word trailblazer in the dictionary, Vicki Mountz’s picture and bio very well might be right next to the definition. She is the epitome of an outdoor trailblazer in Ohio.
Small conservation group honored for doing big work in western Minnesota
Since 1986, the Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society has handed out an annual conservation award that recognizes organizations and individuals that show outstanding commitment to the state’s natural resources.
This year’s Conservation Award
