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Time to stop spread of grass carp is now in Ohio’s Sandusky River
A new federal/state fisheries plan is afoot to further combat the threat of grass carp in the Sandusky River watershed of northwest Ohio and it aims to inhibit the spawning of these destructive, vegetation-devouring behemoths,

Has catch and release gone too far? There’s nothing wrong with catching and eating fish
Not long ago, a buddy of mine showed me a picture on his phone a buddy of his had sent. It was a massive brown trout – at least six pounds by my eye –

Former Vermont Fish and Wildlife commissioner, Patrick Berry, to lead Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, a public lands and conservation advocacy organization, announced on Wednesday, Dec. 6, the appointment of Patrick Berry as its new chief executive officer.
Following a continent-wide search, Berry, of Middlebury,

Gear & Gadgets: An extension to Federal ammo line and much more
Federal Ammunition announces a new line extension to its popular Hi-Bird upland game hunting product line. Hi-Bird Fiber (Paper) Wad’s cellulose wad construction helps minimize plastic left in the field, yet still offers the same

Ice fishing at the doorstep: Here is a checklist to get you ready
Here we go again; the 2023 ice-fishing season has arrived.
As I dig out my gear for early ice fishing, here are some thoughts on the equipment and preparations needed for success on the

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – December 6, 2023
Back bays are locked up and there is some spearing for pike that has been happening.

Minnesota DNR advises caution as ice season commences
The ice season got off to a quick start in parts of Minnesota in recent days, with ice forming on some water bodies and numerous reports of ice anglers already testing their luck. The Minnesota

Ice fishing kicking off in Minnesota as ice slowly thickens; here’s a report from many popular areas
The transition from open water to hard water is slowing beginning in northern Minnesota, with many areas seeing “walkable” ice thickness – enough to start the hard-water season.
The central and southern parts of

Minnesota Mixed Bag: Arrowhead Ice Fishing Show begins Friday in Duluth
The 2023 Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show gets under way Friday and continues through Sunday at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Visit the show to see the latest in fish houses, winter clothing, ice-fishing