Fishing
Steve McComas: The many ways springs impact lakes
Recently, I saw a red powder-like substance on a sandy lake bottom. I wondered what it was and how it got there. It wasn’t algae. It wasn’t paint. With a little more investigation turns out
Study shows fallen trees in shallow water provide ecosystem benefits
A fisheries research project in Vilas County nicknamed “fish sticks” has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
Wisconsin DNR Secretary addresses audit and finances
Grassroots conversations about sustainable, long-term Department of Natural Resources (DNR) program funding are continuing across Wisconsin even after DNR Secretary Dr. Karen Hyun addressed that topic with Conservation Congress delegates at their state convention in
New York Fishing Report – July 31, 2026
Inshore brown trout fishing has been going well here.
Brandon Road carp project in Illinois paused at crucial time
A federal stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project has drawn sharp criticism from Illinois officials and renewed concerns among anglers, conservationists and fisheries managers who view the project as the best way to
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Antlerless bonus tags go on sale Aug. 17
Deer hunters interested in buying leftover antlerless deer bonus tags may begin doing so on Monday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. Bonus tags (harvest authorizations in bureaucratic speak), may be purchased through the Department of
Longtime forester Mike Amman appointed to fill Wisconsin Natural Resources Board vacancy
Mike Amman is the newest appointee to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) and he admits that his best qualifications for the job are his “dirty boots.”
Amman, 48, of Ashland, works as the
Ask a fisheries biologist: Give night fishing a try during the summer heat
As summer wears on, warm water can move fish deeper and might make them less active. Aquatic plants are in full bloom and can make some areas more challenging to fish. Many anglers might not
The people and partnerships behind Minnesota’s 75-year-old Wildlife Management Area system
DNR events will highlight a WMA system encompassing nearly 1.4 million acres across 86 counties
