Those We Honor

You’ll find more than just fishing celebrities in this list. One can make a significant impact
on the lives of many without ever being well known. It is important to honor all of
those who had a great influence on the great sport of fishing, whether famous or not.
Corporate advances tend to be much more visible to us. For it’s their products that
shape the evolution of the sport of fishing.

Outdoor News

Outdoor News

Inducted 2012

Outdoor News has proudly served the fishing information needs of anglers across Minnesota since 1968. Published each week, Outdoor News’ mission is to provide the very best in fishing news and information while being the “watch dog” for all Minnesota anglers. Publisher and owner Glenn Meyer has been a tireless advocate of Minnesota fishing since acquiring the newspaper from founder Jim Peterson in 1988. He leads a team of the very best fishing and outdoor writers in Minnesota, like Rob Drieslein, Terry Tuma, Joe Fellegy, Gary Clancy, Tim Lesmeister, Steve Carney and others. They all cover the Minnesota fishing scene for Outdoor News and give anglers the information they need to be informed and successful on the water.

Over the years, Outdoor News has been an instrumental voice on behalf of Minnesota anglers who count on the publication to cover the issues critical to preserving Minnesota’s fishing tradition for future generations. Each weekly issue contains critical facts about fishing news and legislation, along with how-to content that anglers trust. It is Outdoor News’ passion for fishing that makes them the most popular fishing and outdoor publication among Minnesotans from Aitkin to Zumbrota.