Fishing
Effective Feb. 9, perch daily limit on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs drops to 5
The Lake Mille Lacs yellow perch bite is shaping up to be another productive one this winter with Minnesota anglers as of Jan. 18 having harvested about 47% of their allowable 36,500 quota. Tribal anglers
Inland ice is a big go right now for Ohio anglers
Inland lakes around Ohio were making ice in mid-January just before a major snowstorm on the weekend of Jan. 24-25 dumped as much as 15 inches of snow in some parts of Ohio.
What
Bill Hilts, Jr.: Lake Ontario salmon outlook good for 2026?
What does the coming fishing season have in store for salmon and trout fishermen and women in Lake Ontario? While anglers, fisheries managers and biologists don’t have a crystal ball to conjure up forecasts for
National corner crossing debate still hot after SCOTUS ignores it
The hunting media is abuzz with talk about corner-crossing.
On Jan. 5, when Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico, visited the MeatEater podcast to discuss conservation and public lands, the topic of
Steve Sarley: Illinois fishing show reminds us about value of fellow fishermen, DNR
I just spent a very long weekend at the Chicagoland Fishing Show in Schaumburg.
I actually wish I could have been able to spend more time walking the aisles of the Schaumburg Convention Center.
State Roundup: Wisconsin spring hearings on the horizon
Just a reminder that Wisconsin sportsmen may participate in the annual spring fish and wildlife hearing process prior to the April vote – in-person hearings are always the second Monday in April, which is April
Michigan Fishing Report – February 4, 2026
The coho salmon bite remained steady for anglers waiting it out for schools to come in here.
Steve Carney: Four tips before Minnesota’s inland waters walleye angling ends Feb. 22
These cold temperatures lately really take a toll on your body, so I advise setting up late and staying fresh for the night bite. Yes, it’s inconvenient and pretty much negates the dinner hour, but
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show set for Feb. 6-8
The 38th annual St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show runs Feb. 6-8 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center. This is central Minnesota’s biggest sports show.
