Fishing
Steve Carney: A first duck hunt; and cooling water temps mean big-minnow time
Ten-year-old Emmet Horn of Henning, Minn., went on his first duck hunt of his young life recently during the youth opener for waterfowl. His mentor on the hunt lent him his ancient .410 bolt action
Minnesota Mixed Bag: New state parks license plate contest accepting entries through Oct. 31
The Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans that they may submit designs for the next state parks and trails license plate through Oct. 31. The plate design should celebrate Minnesota’s North Shore and the Lake Superior agate,
Fall is the perfect time to catch Lake Erie’s giant walleyes; here’s what to focus on
Anglers who are prepared to face some colder weather can catch lunker walleyes. For the past decade, walleye fishing derbies on Lake Erie have shown that big fish can be caught late in the season
Big waterfront project in Lorain, Ohio, to benefit anglers
When the Hot Waters Boat Launch reopened in the City of Lorain on May 22, it was just one milestone in the city’s waterfront development plans, which are hoped to ultimately benefit anglers and families.<br
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
The Northeast winds and cooler temperatures were just what was needed to jumpstart the salmon run on the lower Niagara River.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
Cranks and spinners are still the top producers, but the jig bite is waiting in the wings.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
So far the action at the dam for kings and some browns has been good, especially by September standards.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Night-time walleye surveys scheduled on several of the state’s waters through Mid-October
Nighttime walleye recruitment surveys are being conducted from late September to mid-October, putting DNR survey crews on the water at night in various counties.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 marks Travel Management Rule comment deadline
Managing travel and access is one of conservation’s trickiest topics.
Ask most hunters whether they’d rather drive right to a downed elk and load it into a pickup or carry it over miles of
