Fishing
New York’s Reel Impact Tournament making a real impact for kids with cancer
August 4, 2023 was a special day on the lower Niagara River in New York. Not only was the fishing very good for nearly every person and boat involved (and the weather was perfect on
Wisconsin budget carries license fee hikes for nonresidents
Nonresidents will pay more for hunting and fishing licenses now that Wisconsin’s new 2023-25 state budget is in effect.
Residents will see no increase in license costs, but hunters, trappers, and anglers also will see
Simple fishing in complex times: Target your local river system
As a longtime angler and fishing communicator, I’ve spent a great deal of time following the major bass and walleye tournament trails. It’s a great way to see what’s working – and what’s not –
The story of a fishing reel like no other
After nearly going extinct, vinyl record players are making their way back into the mainstream. Vinyl isn’t just coming back, it’s here to stay. Vinyl records nearly doubled in volume, from 27.5 million albums in
Iowa’s public lands: A limited but appreciated resource for outdoor users
The state of Iowa has nearly 36 million acres of land, but only approximately 1% (owned by the State of Iowa and under Iowa Department of Natural Resources jurisdiction) is public land that Iowans and
Stories from Ron Leys, longtime outdoor editor, teach lifelong lessons
Ron Leys retired over three decades ago as the Milwaukee Journal’s outdoors editor, roughly four years before Wisconsin’s largest newspaper merged with the company’s morning paper in 1995 to become the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Leys,
Lake Erie/Western New York Fishing Report – August 10-18, 2023
Anglers are reporting excellent smallmouth bass fishing in this area.
Cleaning your electronics – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma says to use a microfiber cloth and a 50/50 vinegar and distilled water mix. Avoid using commercial cleaners, which could harm the display.
A lesson learned: Fisheries folks work hard to serve anglers
John Muir said that in every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. I believe that’s true. Sometimes, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how hard state agencies work to provide an enjoyable
