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A lesson in patience and tactics while chasing whitefish
Whisperings from the whitefish whisperer on shorter leaders, perhaps, to put more fish in the cooler.

Understanding Pennsylvania’s stream trespass laws is important – Part 1
Most commonly held beliefs about Pennsylvania’s trespass laws are incorrect, and ignorance is no excuse under the law.

9-year-old’s trophy lake trout highlight of memorable Lake Michigan fishing outing
Each of the three children fought and boated a fish to take home for a fish dinner; none of the dads were too upset for not boating fish of their own.

Sometimes, even this know-it-all just needs to trust his fishing guide
In the end, they likely know a lot more about their fishery and will put you on more fish – if that’s what you’re after.

High water? Yes, but Lake Ontario is open for some great fishing
Fishing was great in the spring and good salmon fishing is still being reported in the month of June all along the south shore of the lake.

Don’t wait, take that hunting/fishing trip of a lifetime now
Don’t wait for later, when you likely won’t be able to enjoy the adventure nearly as much because of the physical limitations brought on by age.

Governor, DNR secretary slowly dismantling conservation agency
Decisions on the DNR magazine, forestry mill tax and the DNR’s presence – or lack thereof – at the state fair are the latest examples of Gov. Scott Walker’s intent.

Only one-third of Illinois waterfowl hunters are aware of duck stamp’s purpose
Illinois Natural History Survey used results of random surveys of waterfowl hunters who purchased a state waterfowl permits in the 2002-03 and 2015-16 waterfowl seasons.

The column Rob Drieslein’s wife didn’t want you to read in 1999
Now, in all its glory, 18 years after he originally penned the piece, a tongue-in-cheek essay comparing fishing and childbirth.