
Chock full of bronzebacks… check out U.P.’s Deer Island Lake
If you’re longing for some quiet fishing time and a wilderness adventure, the western Upper Peninsula’s Deer Island Lake might make your dreams come true.

If you’re longing for some quiet fishing time and a wilderness adventure, the western Upper Peninsula’s Deer Island Lake might make your dreams come true.

The simplicity of a hair jig is stark and wonderful. So is its effectiveness, especially in the cooling waters of fall and early winter.
Looking like a mustache in need of a face, the

Pennsylvania now has representation on a bipartisan caucus designed to protect and advance hunting, fishing and other outdoor pursuits.
In early October, Gov. Josh Shapiro was named to the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, becoming the

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Nov. 7, 2025 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.

Tired of reading about scams emerging in Washington D.C. to steal the public lands legacy that we hold dear? Me, too. Nonetheless, there are a couple of big topics that demand the sporting public’s attention.<br

A lot more hunting than fishing happening this week. Here’s a look at the Minnesota fishing and hunting report on Nov. 4, 2025.

The best action remains in 15-25 feet of water along traditional fall locations from Pine Island to Morris Point Gap, Zippel Bay, Long Point, and over to Twin Islands.

A lot of focus has been on Oahe and when it will start producing trophy walleye again and it has.

Warm-water species like smallmouth bass are putting on the feed bags and trout fishing is improving every day.
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