Catch-and-release has become the overwhelming mode of operation for many anglers, particularly for muskellunge, bass, and trout. Even anglers looking to harvest fish often have to release some because they are not of legal size.<br
Dipping water temperatures have triggered some action. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing report from across the state on Aug. 28, 2026.
Hunting seasons start in September as summer nears an end. Here’s the New York fishing and hunting report on Aug. 27, 2026.
Mississippi River Bellevue Management District Contact Person: Dave Bierman – 563-872-5495 Mississippi River water levels are extremely low across the district; use caution when navigating in off-channel areas. Water temperatures are in the upper 70s.
Two of the biggest names in fishing — Minn Kota and Humminbird — have spent decades on the water together. On October 6 their relationship will enter a whole new chapter.
Minnesota is surrounded by states that have a Citizens Conservation Advisory Council or conservation commission. It’s time for Minnesota to join them.
Why do we need such a council? Transparency in government is a
With an abundance of vegetation above and below its surface, Becker County’s 632-acre Lake Ida is built for largemouth bass and panfish. It just has the right components to consistently produce high numbers of bass,
Watching a hefty fish battle my 6-weight fly rod, I chuckled at my good fortune:
“Sometimes it pays to be the old guy.” The first to exit the campfire ring and march to my
Michael Dombeck was the director of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001. That included the era when the Clinton administration finalized the landmark Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. After a lengthy
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