. FLORIDA KEYS – Anglers can enter to win a two-destination vacation to fish freshwater and saltwater species in the “Northernmost to Southernmost Fishing Trip Giveaway” that spotlights recreational angling in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, and the Florida Keys. … Continue reading →
Take the New Mexico Trout Challenge! New Mexico is a state where the Rocky Mountains meet the desert. It is also a state that is rich in diversity from its many different climates to its fish and wildlife. Sportsmen and … Continue reading →
LITTLE ROCK – Winter weather may have many anglers sitting at home dreaming of warmer days, but it won’t be long until water temperatures begin to warm to the upper 50-degree range and put the crappie on the move to … Continue reading →
Bass license plate funds are used to help improve fish habitat and fishing in Texas lakes. Habitat provides a safe space for young fish to hide and a feeding location for sport fish. Well-placed fish habitats benefit boat and shoreline anglers – … Continue reading →
We work with anglers on research projects and provide assistance to organizations to improve bass populations, fish care, fishing opportunities and education on bass management. Watch TPWD geneticist Dijar Lutz-Carrillo talk about the work we do with largemouth bass DNA. … Continue reading →
SCAM ALERT: Bogus Fishing Licenses DNR customers should beware of an online fishing license scam offering fake Georgia fishing licenses. This fictious site will allow you to enter your personal information to receive a fishing license through the mail, but … Continue reading →
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will close the recreational Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) fishery in March and April of 2020. The move comes as state fishery managers seek to find a suitable solution … Continue reading →
Rainbow trout stocking is winding down, but you still have time to get out there and reel in some rainbows! In our Tips for Catching Trout video, biologist Evan Cartabiano shares his 6 strategies: Use the right size hook Use light line Use a … Continue reading →
Report horseshoe crab sightings to FWC for science It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable information about these crustaceans by reporting … Continue reading →
It’s time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale, with over one million licenses expected to be purchased in the coming year. All current yearly Tennessee hunting … Continue reading →
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for four days of digging beginning Feb. 20. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin … Continue reading →
OLYMPIA – As of Monday, Feb. 17, anglers on 77 lakes, as well as rivers, streams, and beaver ponds across Washington are allowed to keep more bass, walleye, and channel catfish as part of their daily limit under new permanent … Continue reading →
Your Texas game wardens recently exposed 10 restaurants and markets trading in illegal shark fins, including those of protected species. Shark fins are typically cut off live sharks which are then thrown back. Trade of all shark fins is prohibited in Texas. You’ll … Continue reading →
Paddlecraft fishing is growing wildly in popularity. New launch areas or facilities devoted to kayaks and canoes increase user access and provide safe locations for paddlers to enter and leave the water. The Texas Paddling Trails offer a growing number of public paddlecraft … Continue reading →
Feb, 26, Mar. 4 & 11: 10:30 AM – Rogers Env. Edu. Center: Storytime & Hike Feb. 29: 1:00 PM – Adirondack Interpretive Center: Leap Day Winter Track Snowshoe Feb. 29: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Catskills Visitor Center: Leap Day Stargazing … Continue reading →
cleared in the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area With the help of local sturgeon anglers, Fish and Game created two new sturgeon fishing access sites within the Niagara Springs Wildlife Management Area. The Snake River supports a healthy population of … Continue reading →
Recreational Fishery Information Helps Guide Striper Management The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is looking for participants to join DEC’s Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Programs to help biologists understand and maintain a healthy striped bass population. The Atlantic States … Continue reading →
Safety is always paramount when ice-fishing in Nebraska. Safe, fishable ice can disappear quickly during February or March. Daryl Bauer, fisheries outreach program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has the following tips for safe late-season ice-fishing: — … Continue reading →
Follow our journey in Exploring Nebraska’s State Parks as we learn more about Nebraska’s first state park, enjoy a birds-eye view of the state’s varied landscapes, from rugged bluffs along the Missouri to the Panhandle’s Pine Ridge and experience history … Continue reading →
Bkrisuy permits from vendors, online, or through MDC’s free MO Hunting and MO Fishing apps. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers that annual hunting and fishing permits expire at the end of February, … Continue reading →
