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Ohio’s statewide fishing and hunting report on May 16, 2024
Water temps on the climb, fishing gets better. A look at the Ohio fishing and hunting report on May 16, 2024.

State legislator questions the appointment of Pennsylvania Game Commission’s new executive director
Stephen Smith’s tenure as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission is being challenged by a state legislator, who said the appointment violates the state Sunshine Act.
Smith was appointed to the

Oak Duke: Remembering the best day fishing the upper Genesee River
At my age, you sure don’t want to wish your life away. Every day is precious and a gift, especially in the springtime during trout season.
But I can’t help but to look forward

Steve Carney: Post-opener in Minnesota is time to target crappies
After a long wait this spring, crappies are now shallow and are cooperating with anglers. Cold and rainy weather in April finally gave way to higher water temperatures, and crappies have responded.
Here are

Steve Sarley: Live bait has its place in a fishing world where artificials often rule
A hot-button subject in the world of fishing is the use of live bait.
I’m talking about minnows, worms, leeches, and all of the other critters that fishermen use to try to coax an

Gear & Gadgets: TideWe showcases water-resistant hunting clothes, and more
We designed the Altus Whitetail hunting jacket and pants to withstand variable conditions all season long. You can wear the suit alone in the warmer months or paired with a mid-layer during colder months.

Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: First boat checked on opener is angler without a license
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from Minnesota DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the May 17, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.

Pheasants Forever acquisitions expand public lands base in Minnesota’s Kandiyohi, Big Stone counties
Pheasants Forever recently announced that two new land acquisitions will enhance upland habitat and public access throughout Minnesota’s primary pheasant range. Totaling 800 acres, the Lake Lillian Waterfowl Production Area addition and the Thielke Lake
Minnesota Mixed Bag: DNR accepting applications for elk hunt
St. Paul — Minnesota hunters have through Saturday, June 15, to apply for one of the 10 elk-hunting licenses offered this year by the Minnesota DNR.