Fishing
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Look shallow for panfish as walleye season slows
With the game fish season coming to a close on inland waters in Minnesota, there’s still plenty of opportunity to get on a great crappie and bluegill bite.
Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s Niagara Fishing Expo ‘teaches fishing’
For the better part of 35 years, I attended sport, travel and outdoor shows throughout the northeast from January through April. It was the heyday of these kinds of shows, attracting people from far and
Illinois’ Terry Brown nominated for Bass Fishing Hall of Fame class
An Illinois man who has been a strong voice for fishing in the state – both inside and outside of the media – may finally have been hooked by the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.<br
State Roundup: Wisconsin’s fall turkey harvest numbers are in
When Wisconsin Natural Resources Board members meet Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Madison they will receive updates on proposed fish and game advisory questions from the DNR and Conservation Congress that will appear on the annual
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026
Look for good late-winter and springtime fresh steelhead action ahead.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – February 17, 2026
Now that boats have access, look for the Niagara Bar and Coast Guard drifts to be hotspots.
Illinois Mixed Bag: Tradeswomen’s Fishing at William Powers a hit
The Illinois Conservation Foundation and DNR helped host the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Tradeswomen’s Fishing Event, which took place earlier this month at William Powers State Recreation Area on Chicago’s far southeast side.
Illinois pro Drew Gill lands two monster largemouths to open 2026 with big victory
Illinois pro angler Drew Gill landed an 8-pounder and a 9-pounder to kick off the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit the same way he kicked off the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season – with a
Long-running ice tourney attracts hundreds
Any fears winter would not provide for central Illinois ice fishing tournaments in 2026 went out the door when frigid conditions arrived with the new year.
And so hundreds of ice anglers braved cold
