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September trip to Lake of the Woods showcases this fantastic fishery
When my son Jon and I drove off frozen Lake of the Woods after a February ice-fishing trip, we vowed to return during the open-water season. That happened in September with a trip that notched

Minnesota DNR tests channel cats as it seeks stocking sources
The Minnesota DNR was on the hunt for catfish last week on the Sauk River Chain of Lakes. Two DNR fisheries biologists traveled to the chain Oct. 2-4 in search of catfish to be sampled

Northern Wisconsin Fishing Report – October 19, 2023 – video
Where they’re biting on Hayward area lakes, Chequamegon Bay, and Lake Superior.

Commentary: The forward-scan genie is out of the lamp in fishing; now what?
Forward-facing sonar is starting to get a bit of pushback from anglers other than the many of us who are envious of those who can afford it.
Pat Neu, president and co-founder of the National

Outdoor Insights: New report illustrates importance of hunters, anglers to American economy
Pheasant hunters busting open their wallets gave rural Minnesota an economic bump last weekend, and a new report again illustrates just how much casters and blasters contribute to American gross domestic product.
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Fall community trout stocking starts October 21 in Iowa
Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool

Public input sought for Minnesota’s Lac qui Parle WMA plan
When Europeans settled the area that’s now Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area in western Minnesota near Madison, bison, antelope, elk, mule deer, and eastern gray wolves roamed free throughout the region. Even the occasional

Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Here’s how to use minnows to catch fall walleyes
I absolutely love to fish for fall walleyes. It seems that each year there are more and more anglers who like to hang onto the last days of open-water fishing. I won’t stop fishing until

Michigan Fishing Report – October 18, 2023
Anglers reported great success when fishing for perch in this area.