Weekly Fishing Report Michigan

On Friday April 1st, all anglers 17 years of age and older will be required to have their 2011 Michigan Fishing License. Copies of the new Fishing Guides are available at all license vendors. With many seasons closed right now, anglers are reminded that it is unlawful to take or attempt to take any fish outside the open season.

The spring steelhead migration is on in Indiana

As of March 28, a total of 2,181 steelhead have been counted moving past the South Bend fish ladder.

Spring Turkey Season (open in all Ohio Counties)

A special “Spring Turkey Hunting” publication will be available January 2011 at license sales outlets and online at wildohio.com.

Maumee and Sandusky River Spawning Runs: Walleye Fishing Forecast for 2011

River Spawning of Walleye

 Walleye are present all year long in the MAUMEE and SANDUSKY RIVERS in relatively low numbers; however, the number of walleye dramatically increases during annual spawning runs up these tributaries from Lake Erie.

Ohio Wild Turkeys

A true conservation success story,

Wild turkeys had disappeared from Ohio by 1904.

Thursday, March 17, 2011 Michigan Recreational Fishing Report

 

 
Ice fishing is coming to an end in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula so anglers are advised to stay off any remaining ice. Conditions to the north might hold on for another week or so. Walleye, pike and musky season on the inland waters closed on March 15th however; Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes remain open all year.

THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, March 18-20, 2011, Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne, IN

My wife and I attended the Fort Wayne Outdoor Sports Lake and Cabin Show yesterday at the Memeorial Coliseum.  We had a great time.  Here’s a taste of what you’ll find at the show

Indiana: The spring steelhead migration is just begining

As of March 7, a total of 68 steelhead have been counted moving past the South Bend fish ladder. This brings the total steelhead count up to 1,250 fish since the run began last fall. Steelhead fishing should start getting good once river temperatures hit 42 degrees which should happen any day.

Lake Erie walleye outlook is good

Division of Wildlife predicts good perch fishing, but only fair for smallmouth bass.

Indiana Spring Turkey Season 2011

Seasons and Bag Limits

Spring - The 2011 spring season will be April 27-May 15. The bag limit is one bearded or male turkey for the spring season. Spring turkey hunting is allowed statewide

Thursday, March 10, 2011 Michigan Recreational Fishing Report

Ice fishing is still going strong in both the northern sections of the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula due to the cold temperatures.

Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo (Central Ohio Events)

Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo (Central Ohio Events)
Start Date/Time:	Friday, March 18, 2011 2:00 PM
End Date/Time:	Sunday, March 20, 2011 4:00 PM
Recurring Event:	One time event

Lake Erie Walleyes

As of 3/9 most of the western basin of Lake Erie still has ice coverage.  Within the next few weeks the lake should start opening up to allow the beginning of early season jigging and trolling for walleye
How to catch them.

Final numbers in Ohio's White-tailed Deer Season

COLUMBUS, OH- A total of 239,260 deer were killed during Ohio's 2010-11 hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. This season's total was below the record 2009-10 total of 261,260.

Scientist discover 12,000 year old fishing tackle



People are discovering antique fishing tackle all the time, in closets and at garage sales, but none of that compares to discoveries made recently by archaeologists at two of the Channel Islands off Southern California.

Top Ten Fishing Tips

Here some tips that can help both the new angler and the seasoned veteran put more fish in the boat.

Lake Michigan Fishing Report Indiana

Fishing report update MAR 03 2011 03:27 P.M. For lake Michigan in Indiana.
 

  Pat Elkins

 

2011-12 Deer Hunting Proposals Made to Ohio Wildlife Council

COLUMBUS, OH– One change was proposed to the deer hunting regulations for 2011-12, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.