Tens of thousands of people boat and fish in our coastal waters. Boating activity, along with natural forces, has caused destruction of the seagrass that provides fish habitat, and that habitat provides us with some of the best coastal fishing in … Continue reading →
MDC’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center to host in-person bow-making workshops in October Participants will get a chance to learn how to make a traditional longbow. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Those interested in creating a primitive yet wildly popular and sometimes competitive … Continue reading →
Corals on the coral nursery platform. On November 6–7, 2019, several federal, state, university, and NGO partners hosted a symposium to discuss coral bleaching in Hawai‘i—and how to combat this growing threat. The Hawai‘i 2nd Coral Restoration and Bleaching Symposium … Continue reading →
Gopher tortoise ( Tax changes included in the pandemic-focused CARES Act offer new incentives for donations to nonprofits. But only in 2020. Benefits are available for individual and corporate donors. Consulting a tax professional for details. Donations to the Georgia Wildlife … Continue reading →
Thursday, September 17, 2020 – 7:45 PM MDT Kokanee salmon are landlocked sockeye and popular fish for Idaho anglers, but save for a few rare lakes, they didn’t historically exist in most Idaho waters. So how did they get there, … Continue reading →
SCDNR biologist Matt Perkinson sutures up a cobia fitted with an acoustic transmitter, which will allow researchers to track its movements. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. ( — For over two decades, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has been a leader … Continue reading →
White ibis at sunset on Altamaha WMA Exploring wildlife and history on Georgia’s coast is easier and more engaging thanks to a new website and app features announced today by DNR. Creating georgiabirdingtrails.com and adding a trail function to the Go Outdoors Georgia app … Continue reading →
The official start of Autumn brings all of the excitement of Colorado’s leaf-peeping gold rush. Plan ahead to Care for Colorado, Leave No Trace and ensure you’re peeping responsibly. DENVER – As fall officially begins and the aspens start putting … Continue reading →
OLYMPIA – This year’s Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery, which for 30 years has paid anglers to catch qualifying northern pikeminnow in the Columbia River basin, has been extended through Oct. 11 at select registration stations. In addition, the program has … Continue reading →
New unique and fun lodging options available: reserve your spot up to 12 months out No matter which state park or recreation area you’re headed to next, you’re likely to find overnight lodging options with many amenities of home. We have … Continue reading →
1) This fishing season has some new regulations, including: Flounder – minimum length is now 15″. 2) When you buy your fishing license online, you can use your emailed receipt, or the record of it found in the Outdoor Annual app, … Continue reading →
Crappie’s sweet, white meat makes it a popular spring fish. But now is also a good time to fish for crappie, and we’ve found 12 hot spots where you can try your luck. Brian Van Zee, Inland Fisheries Regional Director, … Continue reading →
Temperatures have started dropping in Texas, but summer is not quite ready to leave. Take advantage of the last of our warm weather to hook some of these popular fish in their end-of-the-season hangouts. Largemouth bass Sam Rayburn Reservoir – N.E. … Continue reading →
In accordance with the governor’s extension of the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, all state lands will continue to be closed to the public through May 4. OLYMPIA – The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Washington State Parks and … Continue reading →
The Gulf Islands National Seashore spans and protects over 150 miles of barrier island coastline in Florida and Mississippi. Just outside of Pensacola, the Fort Pickens area of the seashore offers excellent opportunities. The site’s impressive eBird list boasts over 300 species, including … Continue reading →
A common complaint heard every hunting season by Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) officers and biologists involves the violation of motorized vehicle restrictions. Few things are more frustrating for hunters than to rise well before sunup, hike to a favorite … Continue reading →
GFP Commission Finalizes New Rules for AIS, Spearfishing and More September 4, 2020 Commission Changes Rules for Spearfishing, Boating, Trout Limits and Aquatic Aeration PIERRE, S.D. – At their September meeting, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission … Continue reading →
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission repealed the rule allowing for the creation of Local Boat Registries. Boaters in certain areas of the state, who only used their watercraft on specific waters infested with … Continue reading →
eports show that Texas anglers aren’t catching as many bass as they have in the past, despite healthy fish populations. So we’ve launched a study that tracks the habits of largemouth bass to try and figure out why this is … Continue reading →
A project to restore the shoreline at the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park will begin Oct. 5, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Parks and Trails. The work will address erosion by restoring the original … Continue reading →
