Fishing
Ohio Division of Wildlife stocked 52 million fish in 2022
Fish were stocked during spring, summer, and fall at 203 locations statewide. The total represents a 15% increase over the annual production and stocking goal of 44 million fish, thanks to excellent production conditions that
Understanding the latest underwater technology
Breaking down the four main sonar technologies and how they might improve your fishing.
Tiny baits, little fish, and a visit in the ice house from an otter
Tiny minnow imitators have been the most successful at catching large bluegills lately. Believe it or not, they work just as well without wax worms or larvae as they do with the bait, but there
Fish population assessments show promising results at Pyramid State Park in Illinois
DNR fisheries staff conducted fall fish population assessments at Pyramid State Park in November. Results appear promising, especially for Mallard Lake, where saugeyes were captured (top photo) at a rate of 40 per hour, indicating
Outreach of New York conservation officers touches many
For the hundreds of environmental conservation officers who patrol the woods and waters of New York state, their mission extends far beyond protecting wildlife and enforcing the law.
Through the New York State Conservation
Aerators deliver breath of fresh oxygen to winter waters, but some Minnesota lakes may benefit without them
Many fisheries officials in the southern Minnesota region – where fish kills are more commonplace – would rather manage a fishery by letting nature take its course. Aerators, they say, oftentimes work against resetting a
Memories made on an ‘unusual’ fishing trip
I got a call from a friend who spends a lot of time on the water year-round, offering to take us out fishing on a Sunday afternoon in January. A quick look at the weather
A look at Iowa license sales by the numbers from 2022
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources released data from hunter and angler license sales from this past year. Here is a look at the numbers from 2022.
Where do most of Illinois’ channel cats come from? Little Grassy Hatchery
Channel catfish are one of the most highly sought-after fish in Illinois. They put up a good fight and make great table fare.
While naturally reproducing populations are often found in rivers and large
