Fishing
Michigan Fishing Report – May 17, 2023
Catch rates for smallmouth and largemouth bass increased over the last few days in this location.
Opening-day weather dampens anglers in southern Minnesota
The fishing opener arrived last weekend, and various areas around the state experienced different levels of success based on weather and time of day. The Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener took place just outside of Mankato
Steve Carney: What’s wrong with Lake Traverse?
I have had a love affair with Lake Traverse for 32 years. This Minnesota-South Dakota border water is one of the gems of the Midwest but sadly, it seems, something has happened to the fishery.
Mankato hosts its first Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener
The 75th Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener took place in Mankato last weekend. Gov. Tim Walz was absent, attending his daughter’s college graduation in Montana, but the weekend was filled with plenty of events and activities
Gear & Gadgets: Boating and more outdoor gear
A look at some top boating, fishing and more gear to get you outdoors.
Minnesota fishing license fee hike unlikely during session
The 2023 legislative session is closing in on its final days. The session must end by Monday, May 22, but many policy and budget items remain in limbo for the state House and Senate to
‘The fishing teacher’ set tone for my attitude adjustment
On a cold and snowy day back in late January, I hiked across an icy parking lot and slid into the Schaumburg Convention Center, where Outdoor News Account Executive Don Kirby and I set up
Illinois Mixed Bag: More than 500K salmon and trout stocked
A mix of outdoor-related stories from across Illinois published in the May 19, 2023 edition of Illinois Outdoor News.
Always be an outdoors ambassador
We are all aware of the need to recruit the newest generation to appreciate the outdoors instead of sitting in front of screens all day. While there are many formal programs to recruit new anglers
