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About eelpout: Attitudes and appetites have changed
Long considered a nuisance fish – caught incidentally while fishing for “proper” table fare such as walleyes – eelpout have nonetheless caught on with both anglers and epicures during the past decade or so. As

The Cutting Edge: A few good knives can cut through any task
After watching the infomercial for more minutes than I should have, I thought of the knives I have and why I own the ones I do. My Buck Pathfinder is more than 50 years old

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – March 2, 2023
We are starting to see more and more walleye and sauger being caught suspended 3-4 feet off the bottom. If you are marking anything higher in the water column, it’s worth getting your bait in

Recent Minnesota DNR surveys show booming Lake Superior prey fish numbers
Preliminary Minnesota DNR surveys indicate that 2022 may have been an exceptional spawning year for Superior’s native prey species.
“I’ve been doing those (fall) surveys since 2012, and I’ve never seen a fraction of
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Big sports shows coming up in March
A look at outdoor-related news items, including a list of popular sports shows, coming up from around Minnesota.

New fishing regulations in effect for Big Sandy, other Minnesota lakes
The Minnesota DNR recently announced its list of water that will see new regulations come March 1. There are five special regulations and two experimental regulations that will apply at that time.

Minnesota DNR in early stages of modernizing its licensing system
The Minnesota DNR is in the midst of a two-year project that will upgrade the department’s the electronic licensing system. In the end, the system will make it easier for people to buy licenses for

Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tired of interference? Update your electronics
When fishing with sonar in the winter, you might encounter problems with interference from other nearby units. This can be even more of an issue when you’re fishing in 25 to 35 feet of water

Gear & Gadgets: Top hunting and fishing gear
Details on some of the top hunting and fishing gear available.