Fishing
Ice-fishing woes continue in New York this winter as warming trend hinders ice formation
New York State’s ice fishermen and women were optimistic that the winter of 2023-24 was going to be different than recent winters when Mother Nature rewarded them with fishable ice in parts of upstate by
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Plane breaks through thin ice on Upper Red Lake
A light plane carrying ice anglers broke through thin ice as it tried to land on Upper Red Lake in northwestern Minnesota on Dec. 19, the same lake where authorities had to rescue dozens of
Commentary: What would Teddy Roosevelt think about today’s hunters and anglers?
Theodore Roosevelt believed in the restorative benefits of hunting – as well as the importance of conserving wildlife for its own sake. His philosophy of conservation lived on through the actions of government, although opposed
Poor ice not so nice for Minnesota’s fishing retailers
During a normal December, business is booming at Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle in Oakdale.
“It’s typically our busiest time of year,” said Blue Ribbon owner, general manager, and fishing guide Josh Stevenson, who
Lake of the Woods offers a little bit of everything for ice anglers
Early this winter, anglers across much of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan faced uncertain ice conditions on lakes that in most years offer solid footing and even drivable ice shortly after New Year’s Day.
That
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – December 26, 2023
A combo of a jigging line in one hole and a deadstick in the second hole with a live minnow 6 inches to a foot off of the bottom is working well here.
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Fish the best waters at the right time of year for ice-fishing success
Fishing is all about what water you’re on, whether that’s a lake or river. The ability of either the lake or river to produce fish is most important above all else when it comes to
Dean Bortz: “Cracky” leaving big shoes to fill in southern Ashland County, Wis., town
Friends and family packed the Catholic church in a very small town in southern Ashland County right to the rafters on the morning of Dec. 16 to say farewell to a good man.
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Steve Piatt: Adventures from ‘The American Sportsman’ were the stuff of a kid’s dreams
These days there are countless hunting, fishing and trapping shows on TV, on stations such as The Outdoor Channel, The Pursuit Channel, The Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and others. And, oh yes, don’t forget
