Fishing
Federal agency to consider protections for lake sturgeon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said an initial review had yielded “substantial information” on continuing threats to the sturgeon, justifying a more detailed study of whether they should be listed under the Endangered Species
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 23, 2019
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: The trout and salmon bite has dropped off a bit with the fish pushing out
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a
New York Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 23, 2019
Western New York In the lower Niagara River, Mike Rzucidlo of Niagara Falls managed to climb around the gorge a bit and caught some nice smallmouth bass, walleye and silver bass from shore. Water was
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 23, 2019
AMERY AREA The 10- to 14-foot weedlines are producing sunfish on Pike, Big Round, Deer, Balsam, and Bear Trap lakes. Bass action also is strong on the deep weedlines of most lakes. Muskie reports have
Getting schooled on sportfishing rods
That graphite fishing rod you’re using? It’s probably not graphite.
Records: Upper Peninsula mine approved despite concerns
The mine would send acidic mining wastes into the river and surrounding waterways, which would then spill into the Great Lake, staff said. More acres of wetlands would be harmed than the mining company was
Study: Plenty of food to support Asian Carp in Lake Michigan, Great Lakes
A study led by University of Michigan researchers found that despite a drop-off in plankton, the tiny plants and animals on which bighead and silver carp typically feed, the lake has enough dietary options to
Walleye size limit change on the Manitowish chain to be discussed
The current regulations allow one fish over 14 inches and two fish under 14 inches to be harvested. WFT would like to see that changed to a harvest limit of three fish daily between 15
