Fishing
Minnesota’s new muskie plan will put an emphasis on yearling stocking
A session at the 2025 Minnesota DNR Roundtable on Friday, Jan. 10, focused on state muskie research and future management of the species. Brian Herwig and Mike Knapp from DNR Fisheries along with Aaron Meyer
Outdoors-related bills already in play during early stages of Minnesota Legislative session
During this year’s legislative session, the Minnesota DNR’s efforts will be focused more on the budget than on pushing policy, which had been a primary focus in previous sessions.
“We’ve done so much policy
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 21, 2025
Some local anglers are hitting the ice for panfish or pike or walleyes.
Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
The Iowa DNR released the numbers from the 2024 hunting and fishing seasons in the state that details how many hunters and anglers purchased specific licenses last year.
Illinois to receive $24.9 million to support conservation efforts
Illinois is set to receive $24,965,653 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of over $1.3 billion in apportionments to support efforts to fund conservation.
This funding is generated by manufacturers who
Illinois’ Lake Shelbyville fish to benefit from Christmas tree donations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance, and DNR will place discarded Christmas trees into Lake Shelbyville to enhance the fisheries. Donated trees are bundled together in small groups and submerged
Public invited to learn more about Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago sturgeon, walleyes Jan. 22
Lake Winnebago system lake sturgeon and walleye enthusiasts interested in learning more about both species may attend an in-person and virtual session entitled The Winnebago System: History And Status of Lake Sturgeon And Walleye Management
Looking for a new fishing boat? There are great 2025 options
Anglers know the importance of a reliable, high-performance fishing boat to handle the region’s diverse waterways. From the expansive Great Lakes to hidden fishing spots on smaller rivers and reservoirs, the 2025 lineup offers options
ASMFC looking ahead following December striped bass meeting
As coverage in the Jan. 10 edition of New York Outdoor News reported, The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board met on Dec. 16 to decide whether to reduce 2025 striped
