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Put-In-Bay marina in Ohio to get major, $2.8 million upgrade
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) approved a Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) of $1,430,885.50 for the renovation of DeRivera Park B Dock, which is situated in the heart of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island.
The transformative

More than 10,000 Fish Ohio awards given in 2023
In 2023, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,166 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches. These trophy fish join more than 410,000 catches recognized since 1976 in the Fish Ohio

Ohio Sea Grant captain’s conference set for March 2
The Ohio Sea Grant program has offered its charter captain conference for the past 43 years as a way of providing updated information about Lake Erie to licensed guides to enhance the success of their

Metro Area Fishing Report – February 11, 2024 – video
A quick update on ice conditions and the bite – the season is not over yet!

Illinois joins Midwest Walleye Challenge where anglers can win prizes, help biologists better understand fisheries
Each year, state natural resources and fish and wildlife agencies invest significant resources to support walleye fisheries. Locally, Iowa’s Fairport Fish Hatchery staff spend several weeks collecting broodstock (adult walleyes) on the Mississippi River for

Commentary: Revamped national survey reveals participation in hunting, fishing, more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 1955 has followed trends in the outdoors by conducting the National Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation Survey about every five years. It’s a massive, continuous effort.
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Tips and tricks for mastering forward-facing sonar
Forward-facing sonar (FFS) can be a polarizing topic among anglers. Anglers who have embraced the new technology love it. Those who haven’t fear its potential negative effects on fish numbers.
In case you haven’t

Dan Ladd: From snowmobiles to hooks and bullets, all equal time well spent outdoors
Although I sort-of own a snowmobile, I wouldn’t consider myself a snowmobiler. But I used to be, sort-of.
One of the few luxuries my hard-working father ever afforded himself was a snowmobile. Looking back,

Looking for a winter adventure? Follow these ice camping tips and tricks
These days, come a typical winter, the ice is dotted with an ever-increasing number of RV-style wheelhouses that may be more comfortable than your own living room. But a growing contingent of ice anglers is