Author: Hooked Magazine

What would you say if we told you that the province of Manitoba is considering handing over nearly 18,500 square kilometres of Manitoba Crown land in the Seal River Watershed (about one-third of the watershed) to federal control. Such a move would represent a significant and permanent shift in authority from Manitoba to Ottawa over how this section of land and our natural resources are managed. This means a National Park, which under federal legislation (the National Park Act), licensed hunting and outfitting would be phased out over a 10-year period. While Indigenous harvesting rights would remain protected, this change…

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Enter to win all 6 flavours of KABOOM COATING MIX! Send us a photo of your catch or favourite foods cooked in any of the 6 KABOOM COATING MIXES with the KABOOM package showing, and get entered to win a prize package of all 6 of their flavours!  Send your photos to: [email protected] with KABOOM in the subject and have the Kaboom Coating Package in the photo. One winner will chosen in each upcoming issue of Hooked—Spring Summer, Fall and Winter in 2026! For retailer locations near you or to shop online visit kaboomcoatingmix.ca

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MANITOBA The time has finely come. Colder temperatures have drawn a good run of greenback walleye into the Red River. Right now and for probably two more weeks the fishing should be off the charts. There are also some big fish in the system with some 30 plus inch fish caught. I have fished the fall run for 40 some years and have written a number of articles on best ways to catch these fish. NOTE: Winnipeg has temporarily shut off ultraviolet (UV) treatment at Red River North End Wastewater Treatment Plant Avoid direct contact with river water when possible.…

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Enter your kid’s picture for a chance to get published in our next issue for a chance to win a Len Thompson prize package valued at $50! Email photos to [email protected], including your name and address. All images must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian and are considered approved to print. Images will not be shared outside of Hooked magazine print or digital media, or used for advertising purposes. Image size should be approximately 1000 x 1500 pixels. Submissions accepted until August 30th, 2025.

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Enjoy the digital version of Hooked Winter 2023. Check out all our advertiser and editorial links for more info! Enter your name & email for your free copy. Please wait a few seconds for link to appear. [email-download download_id=”13992” contact_form_id=”64a8a75”]

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From amazing fishing trips, the best in gear and our monthly tackle contest, there’s lots to enter for your chance to win! Click here for our contest page!

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