Indiana Fishing Report – February 9, 2023
Site Staff
February 9, 2023
With unseasonably warm weather, boaters have been getting out to catch good numbers of jumbo perch here.
Fishing
Where do most of Illinois’ channel cats come from? Little Grassy Hatchery
John Zeigler
February 9, 2023
Channel catfish are one of the most highly sought-after fish in Illinois. They put up a good fight and make great table fare.
While naturally reproducing populations are often found in rivers and large
Chain pickerel: Icing the leopard of the lakes
Vic Attardo
February 9, 2023
If you’ve had the privilege of seeing a pickerel attack via an underwater camera, you may have witnessed a ophidian-shaped fish perform like a corkscrew, turning on a dime, a gaping V-shaped mouth with needle
Commentary: For conservationists, what was most important issues on a long list?
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
February 9, 2023
Here are the conservation issues that convinced the most sportsmen and sportswomen to speak up.
Minnesota Letters to the Editor: A believer in ‘Curly’ Lehn and his big largemouth bass
Minnesota Letters To The Editor
February 8, 2023
Reader-submitted letters to the editor from Minnesota Outdoor News.
Minnesota lands bill passes, more legislation introduced of interest to outdoor users
Margaret Stevens
February 8, 2023
Authorizing the Minnesota DNR to buy or sell land has historically been noncontroversial and routine. But legislation in 2022 to do that was in an omnibus bill that failed to make it into law.
Minnesota Mixed Bag: St. Cloud Sportsmen’s Show kicks off on Friday
Staff Report
February 8, 2023
Central Minnesota’s biggest and best sport show brings together boats, camping equipment, travel destinations, and family entertainment. Kids can fish in the live trout pond or learn from Bwana Jim about wildlife.
Lower Mississippi walleye strain gaining prominence in southern Minnesota lakes
Brian Mozey
February 8, 2023
During the past five years, the DNR has performed a “paired stocking” program that’s included the Lower Mississippi strain of walleyes and a northern strain in select southern lakes. Data have shown that LMS walleyes
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers ‘Icebreaker’ focuses on ’23 goals
Brian Mozey
February 8, 2023
The Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers chapter’s North Country Icebreaker event in Isle in late January included seminars, conversation, and a message from Land Tawney, national CEO of BHA.
