29th Annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show starts today

For the show that has always offered a little bit of everything for the outdoor enthusiasts, the 29th Annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show is going to be even better, especially for those that take advantage of the seminars.

Increased restoration and research efforts are in place to help stabilize Mt. Baldy

The steep trail up the southern face of Mt. Baldy has been closed since 2007 in an effort to help slow erosion there.

Monster Doe: Huge female deer recently harvested in Cedar Lake

What started out as a typical deer hunting morning on Oct. 27 in Cedar Lake for Jesse McGarr turned into somewhat of a “big” day.

Local organization stocks walleye in Wolf Lake

For what has become an annual fall event, the local fishing organization Perch America stocked Wolf Lake for the 15th consecutive year with a hearty bunch of some 4,500 walleye fingerlings Wednesday afternoon.

Salmon fishing perks up while perch slump in Lake Michigan

Depending on what you were fishing for this summer on Lake Michigan, it was either the best of times or not so hot.

Sunny Days for the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show

The weather cooperated for most of the four days during the 33rd Annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show, as did boat and accessories sales.

33rd Annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show Floats Into Town

This is the weekend that area boaters and lovers of all things on the water mark on their calendar.

Great Lakes Super Boat Grand Prix roars into Michigan City

Huge crowds and really fast boats will once again converge on Washington Park in Michigan City this weekend.

Hammond Outdoor Show lures in the fans

The 28th Annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show has come and gone, but not before thousands traveled up and down the aisles of exhibitors at the Jean Sheperd Community Center this past weekend.

28th annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show this weekend

You can never count on the weather, but one constant during the winter over the past few decades has been the arrival of the Hammond Outdoor Sports Show.

Spring Fever a success in move to Michigan City

Winter finally showed up late last week and that was quickly followed by a well received case of Spring Fever in Michigan City over the weekend.

Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show this weekend at Marquette Mall in Michigan City

Get your ice fishing gear ready. Forecasts call for a punishing Great Lakes Region winter. "The experts are saying this winter is going to be rough, so we are preparing for it," said Mike Starcevich of Hammond's Mik Lurch Fishing Tackle outlet.

Forecasts call for a brutal winter making for a potentially good ice fishing season

Get your ice fishing gear ready. Forecasts call for a punishing Great Lakes Region winter. "The experts are saying this winter is going to be rough, so we are preparing for it," said Mike Starcevich of Hammond's Mik Lurch Fishing Tackle outlet.

32nd annual Michigan City In-Water Boat Show runs today through Sunday

Summer isn't over yet, but you can get a good look at next year's boating season by checking out the Michigan City In-Water Boat Show.

Michigan City hosts the 3rd Annual Super Boat Great Lakes Grand Prix in Washington Park

The Super Boat International tour makes its annual stop on the shores of Lake Michigan this weekend for the third running of the Great Lakes Grand Prix off of Washington Park in Michigan City.

Whiting man has been traveling the globe for 22 years catching monster fish

You might dream about catching "monster fish" while watching angling shows or reading magazines.

Mom & Pop bait and tackle shops provide more than just worms

Fishing is a tough enough sport finding the fish while handling the weather, but it is multiplied for the owners of local bait and tackle shops who are also dealing with bad economic times and competition from large chain stores.

Third annual Turkey Tracks Hunt a big success

KNOX | The wild turkey-hunting season officially opened April 27 in Indiana, but 30 hunters in Knox got a special treat last weekend.

It is the perfect time to catch The Fever

The Northwest Indiana Steelheaders are hosting their 25th Annual Spring Fever Outdoor Show on Saturday and Sunday at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.

Outdoors fun for everyone: The 27th annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show is this weekend

Just in time to help burst the winter blues, the 27th annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

It Is Shaping Up to Be A Rough Winter For Fish At Willow Slough

With early lake ice and a fall drought, the current conditions at Willow Slough are leading toward a serious fish kill.

Local organization stocks walleye fingerlings in Wolf Lake

Through the fundraising efforts of local fishing organization Perch America, around 5,500 walleye fingerlings found a new home in Wolf Lake on Nov. 20.

Super Boats to invade Michigan City again

The southern tip of Lake Michigan will get a little louder and a little faster Sunday with super motor boats reaching speeds of nearly 150 miles per hour in the waters just off Washington Park Beach.

River otters returning to Indiana

River otters once again are making Indiana a permanent residence.

Skunks may be around more than you know

You can smell skunks a mile away, which is probably the closest you want to be to them.

Mute swans have a checkered presence in the area

Those large white birds with the curved necks and orange bills are both beautiful and graceful, while adding to the scenery of any lake.

The Fishing Line: What's hitting and where

Lake Michigan

The Fishing Line: What's hitting and where

Lake Michigan

Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show set for this weekend

The Northwest Indiana Steelheaders host their annual Spring Fever Outdoor Show this Saturday and Sunday at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.

Annual Hammond Outdoor Sports Show takes place this weekend

The Hammond Outdoor Sports Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

Sport fishing industry reeling in tough economy, though some businesses thrive

Mike Orr knows hard work is always recession-proof.

22nd Annual Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show takes place this weekend

The Spring Fever Outdoor show presented by the Northwest Indiana Steelheaders runs this Saturday and Sunday at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso.

Hammond Outdoor Sports Show takes place this weekend

The Hammond Parks and Recreation Department will host the 25th annual Outdoor Sports Show this Saturday and Sunday at the Jean Shepherd Community Center.

The Fishing Line

the fishing line

Gulls and the lakefront go hand-in-hand, but don't offer a handout

Among the things you hear as you approach the lakefront are crashing waves and the calls of the gulls that roam the beaches.

Boaters and watercraft manufacturers do their part to be environmentally friendly

Green boating is more than just riding out on blue-greenish waters.

The Goby made its way into Lake Michigan waters a decade ago

The first time you saw a goby, you may have wondered what it was.

Largemouth bass lurks in many local waters

It doesn't always take a big lake to catch a good-size largemouth bass.

Turtles are best left in their natural environment

For animals that have a reputation for being slow, turtles have a big lead over humans in their earthly existence.

Hammond Marina reopens following 2007 casino construction

On May 1, the Hammond Marina officially opened for the boating season for the first time in two years.

Endangered Karner blue butterfly takes up local residence

Little sections of the Indiana Dunes provide an oasis in a world that is basically a desert to the Karner blue butterfly.

Fun to catch, good to eat

Think back to some of your earliest fishing memories and they will probably include a bluegill or two.

No shortage of area arachnids

Whether you like them, are interested in them or are scared to death of them, spiders are definitely a part of our area.

Fish are enticed by a variety of worms

What would fishing be without worms as bait?

Area club forms with fly fishing and conservation in mind

A group of area sportsmen with a passion for fly fishing decided to start a club to help spread their enthusiasm for the sport.

Inflatable boats' uses and sales increase

Boaters around the U.S. are learning what the Coast Guard, military and boaters in other parts of the world have known for years: There are benefits in using inflatable boats.

Two-day safety course to be offered

Individuals born after 1986 who wish to hunt in the state of Indiana must take a hunter's education safety course administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.