Fishing
Vicki Mountz is a true outdoor trailblazer in Ohio
If you looked up the word trailblazer in the dictionary, Vicki Mountz’s picture and bio very well might be right next to the definition. She is the epitome of an outdoor trailblazer in Ohio.
Small conservation group honored for doing big work in western Minnesota
Since 1986, the Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society has handed out an annual conservation award that recognizes organizations and individuals that show outstanding commitment to the state’s natural resources.
This year’s Conservation Award
Suspending jerkbaits are deadly in early spring, and for more than just bass
Across Pennsylvania and around the bassing world, suspending jerkbaits are widely celebrated as outstanding springtime producers.
During early spring, some days seemingly the only lure that garners any action is this kind that rests
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – March 25, 2026
Hookups here are coming on egg sacks or big-profile jigs or flies. Drifts or swings will need to be deep and slowed down for best chances.
Michigan Fishing Report – March 25, 2026
Coho salmon fishing returned to the excellent level seen before a recent storm here.
Between fishing seasons? White suckers of spring are ‘running’ for Minnesota anglers
While first typing these words, March 2026 was delivering a foot of snow to Minnesota. Last week looked and felt like winter, but warm weather already had ruined the ice. What is an angler to
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Time for bull bluegills on late ice
Fish aren’t stuck in their winter patterns anymore. They are staging for spring and spreading out. If you’re looking for bulls, don’t chase big schools; big late ice bluegills run solo or in pairs.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Chime in on DNR lake management review process by March 31
There is still time to connect with DNR fisheries offices across the state on lake management plans. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and the public
Outdoor Insights: Lead ammo, tackle debate rages on at Minnesota, federal level
The Minnesota and federal governments are debating lead ammo and fishing tackle again.
Where population-level effects exist for a species, I believe lead bans are fair game. The feds made the right decision banning
