New York’s fishing and hunting report on Nov. 20, 2025
Staff Report
November 20, 2025
Hunting is where many are investing their time. Here’s a look at the New York fishing and hunting report on Nov. 20, 2025.
Fishing
Here’s the weedy truth about early ice panfish
Glen Schmitt
November 20, 2025
Like most fish species, panfish – we’re talking bluegills, crappies, and even jumbo perch here – are all usually super active during the early ice period. Those first few weeks of hard water are a
Fishing with forward-facing sonar offers a different perspective
Doug Clifford
November 20, 2025
No letters in bass fishing have caused more controversy than FFS. It stands for forward-facing sonar, but every company that produces these types of units has its own name for it.
While anglers have
Looking for holiday gift ideas for the outdoors lover in your life? We’ve got you covered
Dan Durbin
November 20, 2025
Who wouldn’t want to find some of the great gifts below in their stocking or under their tree?
Some might keep your feet dry, your body warm, or help you catch more fish. In
Michigan DNR’s assessments of juvenile walleyes provide mixed results
Rick Fowler
November 20, 2025
Fall juvenile walleye assessment surveys by the Michigan DNR returned mixed results on several lakes in the northern Lower Peninsula.
Good recruitment was evident in Black, Mullett, Burt, and Long lakes while less-than-favorable results
Bass, pike, panfish thriving in Craig, Morrison lakes in southern Michigan
Bill Parker
November 19, 2025
Healthy panfish and bass fisheries make Craig and Morrison lakes worth a look if you’re seeking a good day on the water in southern Lower Michigan.
Maple Lake gets some fishy assistance from a good neighbor in Minnesota’s Douglas County
Glen Schmitt
November 19, 2025
Structure-wise, there’s a lot going on within the 831 acres of Maple Lake in Douglas County.
The lake’s lower portion is loaded with submerged and emergent vegetation, which provides ideal spawning and rearing habitat
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Anonymous tip helps catch snaggers
Staff Report
November 19, 2025
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Nov. 21, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Outdoor Calendar
Staff Report
November 19, 2025
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the Nov. 21, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
