Way out in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness area, 30 miles from the nearest road, Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) staff are learning more about salmon and steelhead in one of the most wild places in … Continue reading →
The “dog days” of August don’t always correllate to good fish days, but some days are still special. Guide John Duncan, who reports for us from DeGray Lake and Iron Mountain Marina with YoYo Guide Service, forwarded along this photo of … Continue reading →
Clamming, and most crabbing, remains closed to nonresidents Clamming and mussel harvest along the entire Oregon coast remains closed to nonresidents. Crabbing is open to nonresidents only from Cape Falcon (between Seaside and Tillamook) south to the OR/CA border. Halibut fishing opens … Continue reading →
Additional weekend in East Elliot Bay also announced OLYMPIA – Anglers will have an opportunity to keep one additional Chinook salmon as part of their daily limit in three Puget Sound Marine Areas starting Friday, Aug. 7. Washington Department … Continue reading →
* Game and Parks’ new outdoor discovery adventure. In this non-traditional geocaching game, players will travel to four parks in the Platte River Valley and solve clues at park landmarks. A great way to spend an afternoon or weekend! Learn more. … Continue reading →
AUSTIN – With more Texans heading to the water during quarantine to recreate and physical distance naturally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has seen an uptick in fishing license purchases compared to this time last year. Recognizing this, TPWD … Continue reading →
Improvements at State Facilities and Lands Statewide to Enhance Access New York State is National Leader on Disability Rights and Commits to Continuing to Improve Recreational Opportunities for All New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today renewed DEC’s … Continue reading →
It’s looking good For a diver in South Florida, spiny lobster mini season is considered a special time. The purpose of the two-day miniseason [July 29 and 30] is to allow recreational divers the opportunity to harvest spiny lobster before … Continue reading →
Staying in? Keep learning with ocean science activities that kids and families can do during school closures. With kids home from school, you might be looking for educational activities to keep them engaged and learning. Here are some free educational resources … Continue reading →
Whether it’s leisurely flat water paddle on a pond or lake or the excitement of whitewater on a raging river, there is a range of paddling opportunities in New York State to meet the desires of all paddlers. Many DEC Campgrounds are situated on … Continue reading →
Summertime at Kolomoki Mounds State Park This summer, dive into history and a lake at Kolomoki Mounds State Park. The oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the Southeast was occupied by native populations from 350 to 750 A.D. Today, visitors can climb … Continue reading →
PIERRE, S.D. – The Game, Fish and Parks Commission removed the $20 administrative fee for lost or destroyed licenses, permits or game tags. However, the license agent’s fee established by SDCL 41-6-66.1 will still be charged by license agents and … Continue reading →
Catfish are hard fighters and catching them can be an adventure for anglers, some of whom spend evening and night hours plying major rivers with sturdy rods and reels loaded with heavy line. A successful angler holding one of these … Continue reading →
Trade in that outdoorsy videoconferencing backdrop for the real thing and camp this fall. The season not only brings colorful scenery, cooler temperatures and longer evenings, but also offers a great opportunity to set virtual offices or classrooms close to … Continue reading →
2020 Fall Shrimp Season Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release August 6, 2020 Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the fall inshore shrimp season based on information provided by biologists from … Continue reading →
A new federal task force has submitted recommendations that will be the basis for a strategy to help level the playing field for the U.S. seafood exporters and importers when doing business with other countries. Yesterday, as required by the … Continue reading →
Stress tests in the lab suggests this coral colony is a “super coral” with a high heat tolerance. Thanks to a partnership between NOAA, the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), and others, specific reefs in Hawai‘i are receiving batches of … Continue reading →
Looking to get out and experience new outdoor adventures, but don’t have exactly what you need? The DNR works with many business partners to provide rentals and access to unique outdoor experiences in our state parks, trails and waterways. From kayak, RV … Continue reading →
Kokanee fishing should be bigger and better than last season Fisheries Biologists recently completed an annual sampling of the kokanee population at Ririe Reservoir and are pleased with what they found. “We estimated the majority of the fish we … Continue reading →
Public Boat Launch Access Now Available at Each of 11 Finger Lakes The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the new boat launch site on Otisco Lake is complete and open to the public. Prior … Continue reading →
