As heard on Outdoor Journal Radio ​Anglers in Gimli, Manitoba, have recently observed an increase in walleye displaying wart-like growths on their skin and fins. These growths are caused by two viruses: Dermal Sarcoma and Lymphocystis. While these lesions may appear concerning, experts assure that they are…

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Michigan’s Black Lake hosted its annual sturgeon fishing event, which concluded in a record-breaking 17 minutes. This swift conclusion surpassed the previous record of 36 minutes set in 2022. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that 797 anglers had registered…

As heard on Outdoor Journal Radio Scientists have discovered that wild pigs in parts of the U.S. may be carrying and spreading chronic wasting disease (CWD)—a deadly illness that affects deer, elk, and other cervids. CWD is caused by prions, which are infectious proteins that attack the…