Fishing
Iowa’s John Prochnow, Berkley fish scientist, reflects on Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame induction
In July of 2022, the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame released its 2022 class of Hall of Fame inductees. One of the six inductees was John Prochnow, renowned chemist, inventor and lure designer with Pure
Wisconsin State Roundup: Time for hunters, trappers and anglers to have their say
As of March 30, NRB members were expected to address the following topics: new technology related drinking water system sources and more; the 2023-24 migratory bird season framework and regulations;…
Pike spearing? Earlier gun deer hunt? A look at Wisconsin’s Conservation Congress advisory questions
Wisconsin sportsmen and sportswomen will find 37 advisory questions from the various Conservation Congress committees on this year’s spring hearing agenda when the virtual-only voting system goes live at noon on Monday, April 10.
On Wisconsin! Leadership needed to push more conservation funding
For a state ranking fifth nationally in licensed hunters and sixth in licensed anglers while generating $8.7 billion and 89,000 jobs in outdoor recreation annually, why does Wisconsin settle for 50th in helping folks enjoy
Accessorize your boat on a budget this spring
Let’s say you acquired a “new-to-you” boat over the off season – a great time to find used-boat bargains – but it took most of your hard-earned boat savings to pay for it. What’s more,
Crappies, saugeyes are a double dose of fun at Ohio’s Alum Creek Reservoir
What is better than catching a nice mess of crappies or saugeyes in early spring? I would have to say only a mess of both! If that is something you are interested in, Alum Creek
Salmon, trout remain top targets for Illinois charter boats on Lake Michigan
Anglers using Illinois charter boats last year caught 26,138 salmon and trout on Lake Michigan.
While the total number of salmonids caught decreased by 23% compared to 2021, the catch rate actually rose from
Here’s how to scratch an Alaskan fishing trip from your bucket list
For many anglers, fishing in Alaska is a dream trip. But all too often, this bucket-list experience remains just a dream.
After spending a few summers working in Alaska, I’ve seen The Last Frontier
Time is fish: simple tips to keep your bait in the water when snags are inevitable
Both steelhead and trout relate to the bottom, especially in the cold waters of spring. If your offering is not within inches of bottom then you’re less likely to encounter strikes. Unfortunately, the bottom also
