Fishing
Steve Carney: Poor ice conditions disrupt potential great second half to ice-fishing season in Minnesota
It’s hard to believe ice conditions are regressing so early, so quickly. But that’s what we get with extremely warm weather in January and now February. The recent warm stretch was probably the longest I’ve
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Outdoor News seeking Person of the Year nominations
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond, often with little fanfare, to preserve and promote Minnesota’s outdoors? For the 24th consecutive year, Outdoor News will this spring announce its person of the year,
St. Croix River fishing regulations in ’24 will have two sets of rules from Wisconsin, Minnesota
The St. Croix River will see fishing regulation changes on the Wisconsin side, but Minnesota will remain the same this year. The two states had been working on changing some regulations for daily bag limits
Five genius ways to rig a jigging spoon – no live bait needed
Next time you go ice fishing, leave the minnows – and the hassle that comes with them – at home.
Devils Lake perch: How to catch more and bigger fish – video
Some information and tips that will help you catch more perch on Devils Lake in North Dakota.
Minnesota DNR expands ways to use increased federal funding
The Minnesota DNR has received a substantial increase in Pittman-Robertson federal funding during the past two years. And with federal government clarification, the DNR is currently using annual payments to counties in lieu of taxes
Minnesota DNR report features lengthy list of recommendations to address live-bait shortages
A new legislative report to address statewide seasonal live-bait shortages recently was released by the Minnesota DNR, the recommendations of which the agency hopes will help mitigate the multifaceted problem going forward.
The 2023
Minnesota’s Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Perch are fun to catch, and great to eat
Big perch can be found in big waters with plenty of rocks, gravel, and weeds. Small lakes that have similar habitat can also produce large perch.
Illinois’ Rock River produces another state-record shovelnose sturgeon
The Rock River’s “shovelnose shuffle” in Illinois took a break in 2023, but has started 2024 with a new step: Steve Pohlmeier’s 12.95-pound catch.
Three state record shovelnose were caught on the river in
