Fishing
River rapids, white bass, and a fish I couldn’t stop while fishing Minnesota’s Driftless Region
The jerkbait had almost returned to the rocky limestone shoreline after my first cast of the evening when the line stopped short. My rod tip began to lurch like a wild bronco was attached to
Metro Area Fishing Report – June 7, 2026 – video
Some stable conditions this past week but things look to be changing as we look ahead. Regardless, we have some consistent patterns developing as we focus on late spring into early summer.
Chris Bartelt receives Wisconsin’s Shikar-Safari Club Wildlife Officer of the Year Award
Chris Bartelt, law enforcement supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Woodruff, has received the 2025 Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year Award.
The award is presented each year to
Floating Pennsylvania’s Juniata River… where scenery and bass fishing are superb
There is a stretch of the Juniata River that I am very familiar with and heartily recommend to anyone looking for a fishing adventure.
It begins just below the spillway of the Raystown Dam
Education expo brings outdoors to thousands of Wisconsin students, teachers
Outdoor experiences reached 5,013 Wisconsin students, teachers, and chaperones during two free events in Milwaukee and Poynette in May.
Each year the Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo (MOHEE) brings direct access to outdoor pursuits
Fly-fishing from a drifting boat for bass is effective; here’s how to do it
Topwater drift fishing can be spectacular during summer evenings, low-light mornings, post-spawn periods, and calm conditions after wind. Bass key heavily on surface disturbance.
Steve McComas: June is when Minnesota waters really hit their stride
For many outdoor enthusiasts in Minnesota, the summer opener is Memorial Day. I have been on lakes since ice-out and all indications are the lake critters and plants are on hitting their stride for early
New York Fishing Report – June 5-12, 2026
Lake Ontario harbors and low ends of tributaries are good spots for a variety of warm-water species.
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: New ATV, UTV rules kicked in June 1
The Department of Natural Resources urges ATV and UTV riders to review recent law changes that took effect June 1. Numerous law changes and updates pertaining to ATV and UTV operation are detailed in the
