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White bass run in Ohio may come a bit early this year
While the white bass migration in Ohio peaks around mid-May, catchable numbers often linger to the end of the month. The timing and duration of the spawn is governed by the weather. No guarantee predicting
Don’t miss these April fishing opportunities in Michigan
April has anglers smiling. Winter is finally over, at least mostly… though a mid-April snowstorm is never out of the question.
On the other hand, towards the end of the month, it can be
Minnesota’s Pro Tip of the Week: Time to prepare for springtime walleye fishing
Thinking outside the box can be difficult moving into a new open-water fishing season. Our 2023-24 winter was a nonevent that we hadn’t previously experienced. With warm weather and little snow, lakes and rivers likely
Steve Carney just says no to forward-facing sonar
I just viewed a short snippet on forward-facing sonar provided by legendary angler Hank Parker, who spoke about this relatively new phenomenon.
In a nutshell, he said that he’s not a fan of the
Five early-spring fishing tips – video
Don’t get caught out in the cold this spring.
Modest crowd turns out for Public Lands Day in Minnesota
A light crowd of about 110 people attended a Public Lands Day rally last Friday, April 5, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Organizers chalked up the light attendance to fine conditions out-of-doors
More details on wolf shot in southern Michigan, the first sighting in a century
An animal a Michigan hunter thought was a big coyote when he shot it in January has been determined to be a gray wolf, the first time the species has been found in southern Michigan
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Bear taking up residence in Cambridge storm drain
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the April 12, 2024, edition of Outdoor News.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes wolf-hunt bill, antlerless ban
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 41 bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature on March 29 – rejecting a $3 billion Republican tax cut, political loyalty pledges for higher education employees, and a plan setting
