HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut hunters and anglers contribute millions to the state’s economy each year and play a vital role in conservation efforts, but over the last several years, hunting and fishing license sales are trending downwards.

According to the financial ranking site 247WallSt., Connecticut comes in at No. 45 on their list of ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Opening days are holidays for Minnesotans who hunt or fish or love professional baseball.

Now, some canoeists are carving out a day to celebrate paddling in the same way.

Organizers of the Mississippi River Paddling Weekend of races and touring have rebranded the June 13-15 event as the “Minnesota Paddling Opener.”

The aim...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Given recent announcements by the Department of Natural Resources that this summer’s Mille Lacs walleye limit will be increased from a year ago, while its yellow perch limit will be dramatically decreased, a reasonable conclusion could be that walleyes are doing pretty well in the lake, while yellow perch — which walleyes ...Read more