Tweet UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz designated the Tuscarawas River in eastern Ohio as the state’s 15th official water trail during a small ceremony today in Uhrichsville, Ohio. “The Tuscarawas River Water Trail will … Continue reading →
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Tweet Non-Residents Launching Boats in Montana Watercraft owners are reminded that they must stop at ALL open inspection stations. Watercraft coming into Montana from out of state must be inspected prior to launching. Non-residents bringing watercraft from out of state, … Continue reading →
Tweet DEC’s Marine Permit Office is closed to walk-in customers until further notice. Please send all applications by mail and contact the Marine Permit Office with questions or concerns by calling 631-444-0470 or email MPO@dec.ny.gov. Car gear rack netting … Continue reading →
Tweet Deadliest year in nearly a decade As Minnesotans continue to enjoy the outdoors and boating in record numbers, the Department of Natural Resources encourages people to stay safe. Unfortunately, this year has been the deadliest boating season in nearly … Continue reading →
TweetE.J. Brewer forwarded to us a couple of photos from a recent outing where his son, David, and E.J. both hauled in 4-plus-pound largemouth bass while kayak fishing. The calm waters of our major lakes such as lakes Ouachita or … Continue reading →
Tweet Nineteen people have died in boating accidents in Wisconsin in 2020. Fourteen of the those were not wearing life jackets, and one person’s life jacket was incorrectly secured. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – Life jackets save lives! The … Continue reading →
TweetAs more and more people are getting outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, DEC Operations staff have been working tirelessly to maintain DEC sites for everyone to enjoy. In particular, Region 1 (Long Island) staff recently completed the installation of a railing … Continue reading →
TweetFish barrier dams are an essential tool for the protection of native and restored fish communities from non-native species that could devastate the current native fish populations. The Little Fish Pond barrier dam is the lowermost fish barrier dam protecting … Continue reading →
TweetI hate to admit it, but for years, our two neon-orange over-the-neck life jackets (aka personal floatation devices or PFDs) acted primarily as seat cushions in our 40-year-old canoe. We didn’t have much money, and the thought of spending $40 … Continue reading →
Tweet With a few weeks left in the whitewater boating season in the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA), CPW river rangers and aquatic biologists alike are praising a new $9.1 million boat chute/fish ladder that opened on the Arkansas River … Continue reading →
Tweet TRUMANN — The latest water trail added to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s watchable wildlife destinations has been a long time in the making — about 208 years. St. Francis Sunken Lands Water Trail in Poinsett County takes … Continue reading →
Tweet Major improvements have been completed at Cleveland Dock, located at 69 State Route 49 in the Village of Cleveland, Oswego County. This dock provides access to the excellent fishing on Oneida Lake and draws visitors for other recreational activities including fishing, … Continue reading →
Tweet 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 … Continue reading →
TweetEager to get on the water? Yeah, me, too. This is a perfect time to float Nebraska’s water trails. During the current pandemic, you can easily go with the folks in your household, (socially) distance yourselves from others, and keep … Continue reading →
Tweet Our coastline is filled with sport fish, and one of the best ways to get to them is in a kayak. A kayak takes you farther out than wade fishing, and it gives you access to the nooks and … Continue reading →
TweetGoing tubing on a river? Here are the things to know before you go! greg wagner July 7, 2020 Comments Offon Going tubing on a river? Here are the things to know before you go! Ahhh … Leisurely floating on one of … Continue reading →
Tweet DNR’s Division of Outdoor Recreation has launched a new interactive ‘Where to Paddle‘ map that is designed to highlight Indiana’s water trails. The ‘Where to Paddle’ interactive map is a free resource designed to help paddlers who own a … Continue reading →
Tweet Trailblazer July 2020 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 … Continue reading →
Tweet<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 →
