Making plans with family and friends over the Thanksgiving weekend? You are encouraged to put away leftovers and #OptOutside as part of day-after-Thanksgiving activities, taking place Friday, Nov. 29. You can burn those extra calories, recover from shopping excursions and spend … Continue reading →
Sophie Egizi lands a new catch-and-release Gerrard rainbow trout from Lake Pend Oreille. Congratulations to Sophie Egizi on setting a new catch-and-release record Gerrard rainbow trout! The 8-year-old angler wrangled up the 36.5-inch monster while trolling flies on on Idaho’s famous Lake … Continue reading →
Information: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) needs public input on the Gulf County (including St. Joseph Bay) bay scallop season for 2020 and future years. Share your input at an in-person workshop starting at 5:30 p.m. local … Continue reading →
Information: Florida residents and visitors can experience Florida’s unique saltwater fishing opportunities without being required to have a recreational saltwater fishing license on Nov. 30. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply. There are eight license-free fishing days each … Continue reading →
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussel larvae in water samples taken from one of three sites in Lake of the Woods on the northern Minnesota border. While no adult or juvenile zebra mussels have been reported, … Continue reading →
CDFW Offers Special Opportunities and Reduced-Fee Licenses for Disabled Veterans and Recovering Service Members November 8, 2019by kmacinty, posted in Fishing (Sport), Hunting, Public Participation Service-related injuries need not keep veterans from enjoying wildlife and the great outdoors. America’s disabled and recovering veterans get … Continue reading →
\PRATT – One of southwest Kansas’ most popular and scenic fishing spots, Clark State Fishing Lake, northwest of Ashland, is in better shape than ever after much-needed repair work to the area’s spillway was recently completed. The $1.9 million … Continue reading →
Hoop Nets, as pictured below, are an effective way to catch Channel Catfish in order to determine the number of fish in a particular waterbody. During this past late summer and fall the Fisheries Division have been setting and monitoring these … Continue reading →
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic … Continue reading →
The Michigan state parks centennial has given us an opportunity to look back at 100 years of history and highlight many of these outdoor destinations through several lenses, including a paintbrush and canvas. “Paint the Parks” is an artistic interpretation of … Continue reading →
Our coastline is like a magician’s hat – you never know what you’ll pull out! Red drum and flounder are just 2 delicious fish you might catch when you surf or wade fish. To wade fish you walk into the water, sliding your feet … Continue reading →
Cool weather makes conditions prime for trout fishing and more For many Idahoans, feeling cool morning air and seeing hints of red and gold in the forest means it’s time to lace up the boots and grab a gun or bow for hunting season, … Continue reading →
Dress for the weather and catch some trout and whitefish People may see anglers wading streams during frigid weather and wonder “what are they doing?” The short answer is, probably catching fish. Roger Phillips/Idaho Fish and Game Late fall and winter are often overlooked … Continue reading →
Population trends support harvest during ice fishing season Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fourth season in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Similar to last season, … Continue reading →
By Brent Beller, Fisheries Technician Friday, October 25, 2019 – 9:49 AM MDT Tracking the lives of thousands of tiny salmon is no easy task. But knowing where they prefer to live and how far they move and survive is invaluable … Continue reading →
Every year, our fishery biologists capture brown trout and collect more than a million eggs, which are shipped to our hatcheries statewide. Once hatched and raised, the brown trout are restocked in waters throughout Colorado. Although they are non-native, brown trout are some of the most popular fish among … Continue reading →
Here in New York, we are fortunate enough to share our coastal waters with a diverse marine life, including sharks! Sharks play an important role in the food chain by keeping populations of other fish and marine life in check. Without sharks, … Continue reading →
Has the thought of learning to fly cast kept you from fly fishing? Don’t be intimidated. With some practice, you too can hear the whoosh-whoosh of a successful cast and watch your line sail out over the water. There are several fly … Continue reading →
Good habitat is necessary for robust fish populations. Our Inland Fisheries team improves fish habitat in our reservoirs by installing plants and structures to attract fish. Pick a spot from our list of locations with fish habitat structure and take advantage of the … Continue reading →
Love the outdoors and want to make it home base for a couple of weeks? The DNR is looking for volunteers to work in Michigan state parks and some rustic forest campgrounds as campground hosts. In exchange, camping fees are … Continue reading →
