Fishing
Draft set on tribal consent decree
Liberalization of gill netting in the Great Lakes is not sitting well with conservation groups.
ASK MAX: DNR Fish Biologist Max Wolter discusses winter trout fishing
“Streams are open for catch-and-release fishing starting in mid-winter and this continues through spring. The harvest season for stream trout runs from the May fishing opener to mid-October.
DNR proposes changes to state’s fish record program
Changes would include a new category for “state historical records” and the addition of many new species that would be eligible for catch-and-release records.
National wildlife refuge in Pa. to see lead phase-out
Guys Mills, Pa. — Erie National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Pennsylvania will see a gradual phase-out of lead ammunition and fishing tackle under a recent court order from a federal judge.
Choosing between rattle and flash spoons: Which one, and when?
Often, certain fish species can be attracted to a lure or presentation based simply on their biology and what they like to eat.
Calendar of outdoor-related events from New York
Please check DEC’s website or hunting, trapping and fishing publications for specific regional regulations and Wildlife Management Units.
Budget forecast hike boosts dollars for Outdoor Heritage Fund projects
An increase in sales tax receipts in Minnesota has led to a roughly $23 million increase for the next round of Outdoor Heritage Fund project proposals heading to the Legislature this coming session, according to
A holiday wish list with the outdoors in mind
First of all, Santa, I’d really appreciate permission to hunt some private properties close to home that have a population of wild turkeys.
Lake Erie hatches exceptional once again
Results from 2022 Lake Erie hatch surveys showed western basin walleye, central basin walleye, and western basin yellow perch hatches were above average, while central basin yellow perch hatches continue to be well below average.
