Hook and Bullet
Mike Schoonveld: Here are clear options for coping with murky fishing waters
Few places where walleyes are caught regularly are as susceptible to rapidly changing water clarity as the western basin of Lake Erie. A stretch of calm weather can leave the water relatively clear, but strong
Ohio’s Outdoor Trailblazers: Jonathan Sorg gives back through mentoring
Jonathan Sorg has built his life around mentoring kids and adults in the sports of deer and turkey hunting. He is the wildlife federal aid coordinator for the ODNR Division of Wildlife, and he says
Outdoor Insights: An early look at how the Minnesota DNR’s new electronic licensing system is working
After work last Tuesday, I quickly downloaded the new MN DNR Licensing smartphone app from the Apple store, then it probably took me 15 minutes to successfully log in.
I think most of that
Tyler Frantz: When noticing nature, it’s a matter of perspective
Members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association hailing from different regions of the state prepare to go on a kayak trip with Susquehanna Outfitters’ Matt DeLuca, second from right.
These seven lures will catch all the smallmouth you can handle
There are a lot of reasons anglers love smallmouth bass but one of the biggest is that they tend to be aggressive and will bite darn near anything you throw at them.
But remember:
Steve Carney: Dealing with excessive heat on the water
The recent heatwave in Minnesota was intense and hard to believe. We were barely into June and already had suffered August-like heat. Those excessive temperatures really disrupted the bite.
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Orphaned trumpeter swan cygnet turned over to CO, then to wildlife rehabbers
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the June 19, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
North Dakota breeding waterfowl survey reveals slightly drier conditions, fewer ducks
The N.D. Game and Fish Department’s Breeding Duck Survey conducted across the state on May 11-13, estimated 2.4 million ducks – a decline of more than 250,000 ducks from 2025. Notably, the 2026 estimate is
Ducks Unlimited, partners dedicate Orange Waterfowl Production Area in west-central Minnesota
More than 100 Ducks Unlimited supporters, philanthropists, and project partners on June 13 celebrated the restoration and enhancement of 186 acres in 48 prairie pothole wetlands in Minnesota’s Orange Waterfowl Production Area.
The event
