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- Illinois and Army Corps of Engineers at impasse on carp projectTo prevent the movement of invasive carp into the Great Lakes, the states of Illinois and Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers need to sign an agreement –...
- For Minnesota lakes in springtime, timing is everythingAfter a mild winter, lakes are now waking up. Algae and plant growth, and fish spawning, work off environmental cues, and the cues have been a little “off” ...
- Episode 481 – MN-FISH letter on Mille Lacs, a new book by author Tony Jones, Iowa update, and Bassmaster Classic reportTop topics on this week’s program include news that the MN-Fish Sportfishing Coalition has asked the Minnesota DNR to explain its catch-and-release regulation...
- Better understand turkey habits to tag a gobbler this springHunters eventually learn mature gobblers are tough to tag. If you haven’t already, you will encounter extremely wary birds. Pressured gobblers become shy of h...
- Wisconsin’s Jackson County may see first bull elk season this fallThe Wisconsin DNR will present the Natural Resources Board (NRB) with a plan to open the Central Elk Zone in Jackson County to a hunt this fall when board membe...
- Iowa’s Mark and Denise Nelson win Farmer of the Year Award from Pheasants ForeverPheasants Forever announced on March 28 that Mark and Denise Nelson of Claremont, Iowa, earned the organization’s 2023-2024 Farmer of the Year Award.&nbs...
- Revamped Illinois brood survey providing valuable information on turkeysNearly 55% of wild turkey sightings in the revamped Illinois Brood Survey were observed by non-scientists spending time outdoors last summer who “happened to ...
- Illinois’ statewide fishing report on March 29, 2024Anglers wait for bass to warm up, crappies still hot. A look at the Illinois fishing report from across the state on March 29, 2024. The post Illinois’ statew...
- Ohio’s Indian Lake State Park to reopen on March 29 after tornado tore through communityGov. Mike DeWine announced that Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29, following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan C...
- Turkey poult survival focus of a new study in WisconsinHaving a handle on poult survival provides wildlife biologists with a solid indicator of which direction a turkey population is heading, so to that end a gang o...
- Oconto County buys old Wisconsin DNR ranger stationThe Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the sale of the old Oconto Falls DNR ranger station building and accepted the donation of 9.22 acres near E...
- Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Man dies in Devils Lake State Park March 18The DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement is investigating the death of one person Monday, March 18, at Devil’s Lake State Park in Sauk County. DNR law enforcement of...
- New York DEC holds black bass meeting, preliminary talks focus on St. Lawrence, east OntarioOn March 14, the fisheries staff of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation held a public meeting in Alexandria Bay to discuss the status of...
- Episode 43 — Adirondack Brook Trout PlanNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Bureau of Fisheries Chief Steve Hurst joins Dan Ladd for a solid discussion of the forthcoming Adirondac...
- Wisconsin State Roundup: Tips on where to see great egrets closer to homeIt’s always nice to hear from readers. Recently, reader Jim March contacted our columnist Christine Thomas to share his positive comments on her visit to the ...