Lost Grove Lake offers paddlers a protected carry down access a few feet from a paved parking lot in Back Cast Bay. The bay has a trail along shore and offers excellent shore fishing access and a popular fishing jetty. … Continue reading →
<d Watching the River Flow Testing the waters Nothing says summer like dipping your toes in the water and floating down river. And if you get some ice-cream afterwards, you know you are doing summer right. Scroll down for water … Continue reading →
Big Fork State Forest, Big Fork River Eight new state forest maps from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources feature recreation highlights to help Minnesotans find their perfect adventure. The maps, in print and mobile formats, are available for Bear Island, Big … Continue reading →
Dreaming of Adventure Travel? Mammalz – a New Nature App – Offers Chance to Win a Trip for Two! Imagine a safari, tiger trek, or dive trip in your future! Last day to enter is July 31, 2020 [San Diego, … Continue reading →
Our scientists use technology and ingenuity to get their work done from home. Alaska Chris Gburski with his cellphone and dissecting microscope set up. Photo: NOAA Fisheries. Sometimes it’s a good thing to “take your work home with you.” … Continue reading →
Effective 0001 hours, Sunday, July 12, 2020 the possession limit for the commercial harvest of black sea bass will be increased from 60 pounds to 100 pounds. This increase in the commercial possession limit is possible because the Department was … Continue reading →
Fishing a river does not require much gear and can easily be done from the bank or while wading. Children should use shorter rods and smaller, lighter reels. Five-and-a-half-foot rod and reel combos are not expensive and are great for … Continue reading →
Near-infrared analysis of otoliths differentiated 13 species from four large marine ecosystems around the United States. Aim a beam of near-infrared light at an otolith, and it reflects a literal spectrum of information on the biological and environmental history of … Continue reading →
The DNR will begin to allow group camping for groups of 50 or less with reservations on Monday, July 13. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will begin to allow group camping for … Continue reading →
A Hawaiian hawksbill turtle swims underwater. Photo taken with NOAA USFWS Permit #TE-739923-8. May 15 marks Endangered Species Day, a time when we celebrate the protection of endangered species and their habitat. Hawai‘i is often called the endangered species “capital” … Continue reading →
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission discussed several changes to state saltwater fishing regulations, including updates to the recreational and commercial flounder fishery regulations and paddle craft all-water guide license. The following changes to the 2020-21 Statewide Recreational Fishing Proclamation, details … Continue reading →
for 2020-2021 Hunting, Fishing Season AUSTIN— In the latest change driven by the current public health situation, the Texas Outdoor Annual Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations will be going all-digital for the upcoming hunting and fishing license season, starting when … Continue reading →
All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Various Days — Sign Up for Environmental Response to Oil Spills (EROS) Course. This free three-day course will be held October 13-15, 2020 at the Granite Bay Activity … Continue reading →
Little Payette Lake’s diverse fishery received a much needed boost in late June when staff from the Idaho Fish and Game transplanted 600 adult smallmouth bass to the lake from Oxbow Reservoir on the Snake River. Located just east of … Continue reading →
July is a popular month for anglers and F&G provides lots of fish Idaho Fish and Game has continued stocking fish during COVID-19, and despite this being an abnormal year, most of Idaho’s angling opportunities remain unchanged. Here’s a sampling of … Continue reading →
The complete July issue of the Missouri Conservationist is available for viewing and/or download at mdc.mo.gov/conmag This month’s features: From Big-Eyed to Beautiful Deception — including false eyes — helps spicebush swallowtail caterpillars survive to adulthood. Chasing Missouri Monsters Anglers test their … Continue reading →
Fish travels nearly 200 miles annually between Hells Canyon and Central Idaho Salmon and steelhead are famous for their amazing migrations, but trout and char can pull off some pretty impressive migrations as well. In the fish business, the term “fluvial” … Continue reading →
Two trail projects from the Next Level Trails grant program have recently opened. The Veterans Memorial Trail in Hebron held a ribbon cutting on June 6. Hebron’s first trail is part of a regional effort to connect Hebron to Crown … Continue reading →
The 2019-20 license extensions expires at the end of June. Individuals wanting to hunt or fish will need a valid 2020-21 Indiana hunting or fishing license. Licenses can be purchased online, at a local retailer, or through the DNR Customer Service Center. … Continue reading →
Chain O’Lakes State Park has created the sixth challenge at Indiana State Parks and the first that is water-based. The park’s 9 Lake Challenge tests paddlers by having them cross the park’s nine connected kettle lakes, a feat that covers a … Continue reading →
