After several days below zero, many lakes and rivers in North Dakota are frozen over. And now is the time when many people ...

Jul. 6—When Kenneth Breidinger learned that Western Montana had opened the door to more spearfishing opportunities, his first thought was, "This is something I'm going to try too." Despite working as ...

WEST FARGO – Have you ever been darkhouse spearfishing for pike? It’s relatively new, compared with most outdoor recreation in North Dakota, having started a mere 25 years ago, but for those who have ...

The regulations for darkhouse spearfishing remain unchanged this season, but starting next year the requirement for online registration will be removed. Greg Power, fisheries chief with the North ...

Bass, pike, walleye and lake trout may soon become fair game in parts of Idaho for anglers who prefer shooting spears to baiting hooks. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing to allow ...

In 2025, Michigan expanded underwater spearfishing, simplified turkey hunting and changed who can kill a buck, but the state ...

I’m sitting in a darkhouse, a fish hut with the door shut and the lone window almost completely blocked by a sheet of insulation. There’s just enough light in here to see whether I’ve got company. I ...

This weekend is your opportunity to take your kids fishing anywhere in Minnesota, for free! No license is required, thanks to the DNR. With cold temps in the forecast, another popular angling sport ...

The last time you tried something new, did you have a hint of apprehension, or at least a little adrenaline rush triggered by anticipation? Whether it's a new recipe for venison or test-driving a used ...

North central Northern Pike zone: In the north-central zone, anglers can keep 10 northern pike, but not more than two pike longer than 26 inches; and all from 22 to 26 inches must be released.