Illinois’ statewide fishing report on May 8, 2026
Outdoor News
May 8, 2026
Smallmouth bass start spring cycle, crappies improve. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on May 8, 2026.
Fishing
Research students net multiple giant sturgeon, including 90-incher at Wisconsin’s De Pere dam
Kevin Naze
May 8, 2026
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay graduate Jacob Hoffmann, of Coleman, got his feet wet fishing with his dad as a small boy years ago on the Peshtigo River.
More recently, he’s turned that love of
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Wisconsin DNR accepting shooting range applications through Aug. 15
Staff and News Reports
May 8, 2026
The Wisconsin DNR is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program through Aug. 15.
The program provides financial assistance for safe firearm or archery shooting opportunities. Managers of public or private ranges or members
Jack Ammerman: In Michigan, we’re buying $20 licenses in a $25 world
Jack Ammerman
May 8, 2026
First the Michigan Senate released its proposed budget for 2027. When the House released its proposal, Shannon Lott, Michigan DNR Natural Resources Deputy, did not seem encouraged about what it holds for the future of
Steve Carney: Keeping it simple on the Minnesota fishing opener
Steve Carney
May 8, 2026
Minnesota’s fishing opener 2026 is finally here this weekend, and most of us are gearing up for a great few days. The water temperatures have been lagging behind, so I expect we’ll be presenting some
Northern Minnesota’s Stu Osthoff says timing is key to fishing success in canoe country
Marshall Helmberger
May 8, 2026
Stu Osthoff has been fishing Minnesota’s canoe country for 50 years. He still goes out every summer, still guides 10-day wilderness trips, and still gets a little bothered when someone drifts a line while paddling.<br
Federal judge in Wisconsin suspends Lac du Flambeau fishing limitations placed on non-tribal anglers
Doug Etten
May 7, 2026
Wisconsin’s non-tribal members trolled, used live sonar and fished for walleyes and muskies on state waters within the Lac du Flambeau (LdF) reservation on opening day after all, thanks to an injunction ordered by a
Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on May 7, 2026
Outdoor News
May 7, 2026
Anglers finding fish in cool, shallow water up north. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report across the state on May 7, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on May 7, 2026
DNR Report
May 7, 2026
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on May 7, 2026.
