New laws take effect
Hunting and firearms groups fear that the new law, which does not allow hearings or appeals, will allow targeted complaints.
The Fish Thief highlights Great Lakes conservation
The Fish Thief documentary examines how the once seemingly infinite Great Lakes fisheries were nearly decimated by various factors.
Classifying rivers and streams
Connections between headwater habitats in rivers and streams and greater aquatic ecosystems are huge. Practise catch-and-release when able.
2025 Fishing Annual available
OOD's 2025 Fishing Annual enhanced digital issue is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.
TBT: Driving snowshoe hares
Sitting snowshoe hares can be difficult to see, but the motion of a running animal can be detected easily.
Praising rubber muskie baits
The appeal of rubber muskie baits is multi-faceted but remains rooted in their large profile and lifelike action.
Top forward-facing sonar baits
You don't need forward-facing sonar to go out and catch a few fish. However these are my top choices for forward-facing sonar baits.
Save the Waves targets threats to water
A conservation organization is now using the Save the Waves crowdsourcing app to help take on threats to the waters it’s aiming to protect.
Keeping your fishing gear light
Fishing gear collecting can be addictive; the more you have the more you want. Here's how to keep your fishing gear lean and mean for trips.