Fishing
New guide evaluates golden shiner baitfish production strategies in Minnesota
Minnesota faces an estimated annual shortage of about 10,000 gallons, or 80,000 pounds, of golden shiner, a popular baitfish. Imports of live baitfish are prohibited because they can introduce aquatic invasive species, fish diseases, parasites
Mike Schoonveld: Descending devices — the best way to release fish showing signs of barotrauma
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is. That is a catchy jingle Alka-Seltzer used decades ago to help double its sales. I think of it at this time of year – and
Michigan conservation community remembers Dr. Howard Tanner
Howard Tanner, the acclaimed fisheries biologist and conservation leader whose vision helped transform the Great Lakes and created one of Michigan’s most important recreational fisheries, is being remembered for a legacy that continues to shape
Tom Venesky: A slam-dunk opportunity for hunters, anglers in Pennsylvania
Perhaps the biggest appeal about hunting and fishing is the challenge.
It’s not always easy to shoot a grouse rocketing through hemlocks or finesse a bucketmouth bass through a tangle of lily pads. It’s
Student research hits Lake Erie’s top topics
In late July, Stone Laboratory’s four Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) students made presentations at Ohio State University’s (OSU) Lake Erie campus at Put-in-Bay summarizing preliminary results of their summer research.
Justin Chaffin, research
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 9, 2026
Look for a few early running fish with river-mouth and pier head action for casters and small craft boaters.
Michigan Fishing Report – September 9, 2026
Walleye fishing was good here, with anglers targeting reefs and nearby drop-offs.
Michigan DNR rescues drought-stranded lake sturgeon
Talk about lucky.
That was the Michigan DNR assessment after two lake sturgeon stranded by drought conditions in Baraga County were discovered in an isolated stretch of shallow water and rescued by fisheries staff.
Michigan Mixed Bag: More than 72,500 applied for bear license
The first bear hunting period of 2026 kicked off Sept. 9 – and several other hunts will follow throughout September, putting thousands of bear hunters in the woods and fields.
