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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

Dead-sticking vs. bobber system for catching walleyes – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a longer rod and one that has a soft tip and is flexible, making it easier to see when a fish strikes the lure.

North Dakota Fishing Report – January 18, 2024 – video
Access and ice conditions along with how the walleye and perch bite is shaping up after a few days of wind and sub-zero temps.

Take advantage of the fishing when the ice is nice in New York
Most hunting seasons are winding down but that doesn’t mean that many outdoors people will be sitting home. Cold weather provides many New York sportsmen with some of the very best opportunities to get outdoors.<br

Lake of the Woods producing a variety of fish through the ice
As Lake of the Woods resorters and promoters are fond of telling their ice-fishing clientele, when the hook is set, you never quite know what’s at the other end of the line.
Several recent

For catching panfish, different baits shine for different reasons
Recent snowfall has been a real ice-fishing game-changer. The new overhead cover (for fish) has really gotten the panfish biting hard. At this time of winter, I’m an aggressive jigger, and I use a variety

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby canceled
For the second consecutive year, the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled due to weather and safety concerns.