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Michigan Outdoor News Fishing Report – January 19, 2024 – video
Recent cold spell helped ice anglers’ cause, but still …

Wisconsin Mixed Bag: DNR’s northeast fish team to host six meetings on northeast fisheries topics
The DNR’s Northeast Region fish management crew will host six meetings to share fisheries topics for Green Bay and inland waters in northeast Wisconsin. The sessions will take place in person and via Zoom from

In-person fish and game hearings return April 8 in Wisconsin after being online-only in 2023
The traditional in-person spring fish and game hearings sponsored by the Conservation Congress and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will return the second Monday in April.
The Conservation Congress Leadership Council met

Going light is key during ice-fishing seasons of inconsistent ice; here’s where to cut weight
Not that shaving a few pounds is an excuse to creep out on thin ice, but saving some weight keeps us nimble and after the fish, especially when hand-dragging our gear so late into what’s

New York DEC revamps, modernizes angler awards incentives
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has revamped New York’s angler awards program, creating new categories, rules and prizes and making it easier for anglers to submit entries electronically.
Anglers will be able to

Top 2024 Outboard Motors: From electric to big-motor options
The good news for the new outboards marketplace is that units are in stock and ready to power your boat of choice. From electric options to ones that are waterfowl camo-friendly, the industry has you

Is lake sturgeon the next iconic creature headed to the Endangered Species List?
Fans of Wisconsin lake sturgeon fear their pursuits of this unique fish could come to a screeching halt sometime this summer if the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) caves to a protectionist group that’s

Ask a fish biologist: Fishing clear ice is tricky
Ice fishing conditions are different from what we experienced last year. Last year there was ice on many of the small lakes when we received a big dumping of snow. That led to slushy conditions,

New products being unveiled at the 2024 SHOT Show
Happening Jan. 23-26, this year’s Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) is a highly anticipated event for enthusiasts and professionals in the firearms, hunting, and outdoor industry.
Over 80,000 professionals in the