Tweet Hawaiian kanpachi. There is a growing interest in understanding where our food is coming from and in supporting local farmers. There has also been an increased focus on local fare on many menus at eateries coast to coast. In … Continue reading →
Tweet Register now with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program – just in time for Black Sea Bass season. **REGISTERING IS FREE, QUICK, EASY AND REQUIRED!** REMINDER: All saltwater anglers must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) prior … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – On March 20, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved all the proposed changes to the saltwater fishing regulations. These changes are intended to streamline regulations for the entire Texas coast for spotted seatrout and modified regulations … Continue reading →
Tweet New York’s marine waters are home to a diverse group of wildlife, including whales, seals, sea turtles, and much more! During the winter months many of these animals are migrating south along the Atlantic coast, passing through our waters … Continue reading →
Tweet At its December meeting in St. Augustine, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved draft changes to shark fishing regulations, including management changes for the shore-based shark fishery. These changes will increase survival of released … Continue reading →
Tweet March 19 Webinar for Applicants Eligible Projects Will Enhance Community and Ecosystem Resiliency and Capitalize on NY Water-Based Recreation and Tourism Ithaca, NY. New York Sea Grant and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $200,000 … Continue reading →
Tweet Bob and Shelly Stowe of Jupiter, knew plenty about freshwater fishing from their years living in Michigan, but when it came to saltwater fishing, they weren’t quite sure where to start. That’s when they found out about a … Continue reading →
Tweet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic on Feb. 17 and an Adult Saltwater Fishing Clinic on Feb. 18 in Jacksonville. The free, day-long clinics are from 9 a.m. until … Continue reading →
Tweet Suggested Tweet: FREE Women’s #Saltwater #Fishing Clinic at St. George Island on 2/3! @MyFWC: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/1d5cdbc #Florida Free Women’s Saltwater Fishing Clinic coming up on St. George Island FWC photo by Amanda Nalley. The Florida Fish … Continue reading →
Tweet The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding all saltwater anglers they must register with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) prior to fishing in 2018. Registrations expire at the end of each calendar year and must … Continue reading →
Tweet A new field guide helps scientists identify fish captured in scientific surveys Contributed by Al Brown Summary: Dan Kamikawa’s recently published Technical Memorandum, Survey Fishes, is a field guide for professionals and the general public, designed to help anyone … Continue reading →
Tweet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting an Adult Saltwater Fishing Clinic in Cedar Key on Dec. 5. The free, day-long clinic is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the FWC Senator George G. … Continue reading →
Tweet 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. 25. All bag limits, seasons and size restrictions apply. There are eight license-free fishing days … Continue reading →
Tweet Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are looking for anglers’ help to capture information about the Atlantic red snapper fishery. The recreational red snapper season opens for the weekends of … Continue reading →
Tweet Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for the Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Sarasota on Nov. 18. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will … Continue reading →
Tweet For decades, a single species of sea pens, Pennatula aculeate, has been observed on soft muddy bottoms in the Gulf of Maine. These soft corals resemble a quill pen made from a bird feather. They have no commercial value, but have … Continue reading →
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Tweet Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) are New York’s official state shellfish and an anticipated commodity this time of year. They get their name from the shallow water bodies they’re found in, such as the Peconics, Gardiners, and Shinnecock Bays here … Continue reading →
Tweet Pursuant to N.J.A.C 7:12-1.4(a) and the statutory authority granted the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.S.A. 58:24-2, the Department shall immediately suspend harvest in areas impacted by an intermittent pollution episode or emergency condition when the event has or … Continue reading →
Tweet he Billfish Foundation (TBF) respects the wisdom of Dr. George L. Hanbury, II, President of NOVA Southeastern University for the decision to no longer continue the federally permitted pelagic longline research now underway inside Florida’s east coast closed zone. … Continue reading →
