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"Fishing Getaway" has another successful Rend Lake visit
The United Special Sportsman Alliance recently rolled in to southern Illinois with a convoy of 12 families, 23 children and 18 anglers for its 7th annual “fishing getaway” at Rend Lake. The USSA is the
Much-needed perch stocked at St. Marys
St. Marys, Ohio – Finally, some good news to share about Grand Lake St. Marys. DNR officials conducted an experimental stocking of yellow perch at Grand Lake St. Marys on May 23. The goal of
Hiking trail honors science teacher
A new hiking trail, named for a beloved West Jefferson science teacher, opened June 2 at the Big Darby Headwaters Nature Preserve in Logan County. The Gary J. Jainshig Trail leads visitors on a 2.5-mile
Ultimate honor for Olcott Beach
Olcott Beach, a small hamlet on Lake Ontario in the Town of Newfane, Niagara County, is relatively quiet, unassuming … and a good spot to go fishing! After a monthlong voting process and a record
On the road: Swine and dine
I’m on the road a couple days this week, which is a bit refreshing for a guy who works out of his home and could use a little socialization once in a while. This home
If I could have only one lure in my box? Safety pin spinnerbaits
You can’t ask for a more versitle lure than the spinnerbait. These baits have evolved through the years but their basic style and design has remained the same. A simple lead head with a skirt
Conlin says he will continue pushing for Fish Management Fund
After the failure last week of Senate Bill 1566, also known as the “DNR Sustainability” bill, two questions many anglers in the state immediately asked were, “Does this mean there is still a chance for
Bullfrogging: Is it hunting or is it fishing?
With bullfrog season kicking off June 15, I find myself once again thinking of the opening line of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “To be or not to be, that is the question.” The question for me is
Kasich misses boat on water bill
Ohio Gov. John Kasich missed the boat this week in signing House Bill 473, which sets water withdrawal limits from Lake Erie and its tributaries. He vetoed a supremely industry-friendly, ecologically insensitive version a year
