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New York Mixed Bag: Weather events force Canal Corps to open waterways in phases
The New York State Canal Corporation recently announced that the New York State Canal system will open in phases this season due to severe weather that has necessitated a delay in the full opening of
Dan Ladd: There’s a lot to like about New York State outdoor opportunities
I just returned from the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s annual spring conference, held this year in Lewiston, in Niagara County.
Heading out the first morning of the weekend for some fishing on
Wisconsin cuffs and collars: Turkey investigation quickly changes focus after .22 bullet whistles past warden’s head
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the May 30, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
Lesa Kardash named Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Conservationist of Year
The DNR’s Lesa Kardash was chosen as the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation (WWF) Conservationist of the Year, with the award bestowed on Kardash at the group’s annual award banquet.
When it comes to protecting Wisconsin’s
Dean Bortz: Walleyes for Tomorrow crews in Wisconsin doing yeoman’s work
There’s a good chance most fishermen don’t know that volunteer members of Walleyes for Tomorrow (WfT) work in their behalf every spring and have been doing so for – what? – 12, 15 years now
Wisconsin’s Caleb Wistad turns a fishing dream into reality
For 20 years Caleb Wistad, of Spooner, worked as a plumber.
Then he quit to go fishing.
“It was getting to the point I had to prioritize,” said Wistad, who is now living
Bill giving Illinois DNR control over gray fox seasons advances
Lawmakers passed the measure allowing Illinois DNR to make timely adjustments to gray fox trapping and hunting. House Bill 3760 is expected to be signed into law by the governor this summer.
It could
Fly-fishing piquing your interest? This will help you get started
Some say fly fishing is a science. Your opinion comes from how much fishing experience you have at the time and your age. Your value of fly-fishing can be complex or carefree, your choice.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some brook trout gems in June
If there’s a prettier fish than a native brook trout, I’d like to see it. The worm-like markings (aka “vermiculations”) on the olive back provide the perfect back drop for the red spots and blue-edged
