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Dean Bortz: This Wisconsin hunting, fishing crew still going strong
The original epistle for this week’s space was headed in a whole different direction when I discovered the material you’ll see below. We do 26 issues a year at Wisconsin Outdoor News, so I have

Ice fishing for Minnesota lake trout… where patience actually pays off
Ice fishing for lake trout can feel intimidating, even to the initiated. They can cover miles of water in a day, swim 100 feet vertically in seconds, inhabit some of the biggest, deepest lakes around,

Christine Thomas: Oh no, stuck yet again!
Christine and Stan Thomas have collected a number of stories of getting vehicles stuck over their 50 years of outdoor adventures. Most recently they were able to free their Suburban with a yank from the

Officers, civilian recognized for rescue of Michigan ice fisherman
Nearly two years ago, a 63-year-old ice angler struggled for his life on Michigan’s Lake Gogebic, repeatedly falling into the icy surface.
A team from several Michigan agencies worked together to rescue Paul Boehm

New York Fishing Report – February 6, 2026
Yellow perch are the dominant catch lake-wide here, in weedy areas of 6-15 feet of water, and smaller perch tend to be quick to strike.

The noise factor – video
Noise on the ice and how that can affect fishing success.

As outdoor technology advances, Minnesota DNR deals with fair chase questions
At the Minnesota DNR’s 2026 Roundtable last month, one of the final sessions of the day was entitled “Future of Fair Chase and Natural Resource Sustainability.”
The discussion revolved around the role of new

Minnesota man thrives on Pacific Coast saltwater fishing tournament scene
When Jim Rosenwald takes to the water, he’s not just trying to catch a fish. He’s trying to catch the fish big enough to allow him to win big money. That’s his passion these days:

Want to buy an island? One with unique history is for sale in Lake Erie
Anyone with an extra $5 million in their pocket (or bank account) and wants to own not only a unique Lake Erie property but also a piece of Ohio and national history, can now purchase