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- Wisconsin Fishing Report – February 2, 2026Walleye here were being caught in good numbers with sizes varying daily. On the good days, fish up to 26 inches were caught with an average size of 16 to 20 inc...
- Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 2, 2026Most fishing is happening in 28 to 32 feet of water on this part of the lake, and the bite remains consistent. The post Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – Feb...
- Public invited to comment on Minnesota DNR’s proposed harvest limits for native rough fishThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to comment on proposed rules related to daily and possession limits on native rough fish. Under...
- Stockings at Chain boosting Pistakee Lake in northeast IllinoisIn 2025, biologists stocked more than 340,000 fingerling walleyes in the collection of lakes that make up the Fox Chain. That, of course, includes Pistakee, whi...
- Illinois’ Outdoor CalendarA look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar app...
- Poacher suspected in killing of popular Yellowstone wolfA prominent wolf that lived among Yellowstone’s most famous wolf pack is believed to have been illegally shot and killed just outside the park last month, acc...
- Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Archer not wearing blaze orange during CWD firearm seasonIllinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Outdoor News. The post Illino...
- Hunting case from Illinois involving retired MLB pitcher draws pleasThe poaching case in southwest Illinois that involves former Major League pitcher Danny Cox saw some movement in late January. Freeburg Mayor Seth Speiser and t...
- Illinois angler’s 57-incher latest to earn Wisconsin muskie recordAn Illinois firefighter and paramedic who also happens to be an avid muskie angler has been getting attention in the winter of 2026 for a fish he caught in the ...
- Illinois Mixed Bag: Bald eagle viewing events planned statewideDNR is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The best time to see the majest...
- Illinois Letters to the Editor: Antlerless-only hunts have an important role for huntersReader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Illinois Outdoor News. The post Illinois Letters to the Editor: Antlerless-only ...
- Ralph Loos: Deer report again verifies Illinois hunters can handle a bowArthur Herbert Fonzarelli – you might know him as “The Fonz” – could never have imagined his signature thumbs-up would play such a prominent role in wha...
- Wisconsin’s Wild Rose hatchery bolsters Green Bay spotted muskieThe Wild Rose Fish Hatchery has been restoring and enhancing Wisconsin fisheries for more than a century. Trout, salmon, sturgeon, and walleyes are all raised a...
- Dan Ladd: New York’s lifetime license holders should have plastic cardThis reader went to his local Department of Motor Vehicles to update his driver’s license with the intent of adding an icon showing proof he has a lifetime hu...
- WI Daily Update: Nominate great educators in hunting and archeryThe Wisconsin DNR is seeking nominations for its 2025 hunter and archery eduction awards. Listen here for details. The post WI Daily Update: Nominate great educ...