TweetGFP 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 →
Tweet DENVER – After careful consideration of current spearfishing regulations and a large volume of email, phone calls and public meeting comments, Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists have opted to maintain the state’s current spearfishing regulations. No proposed changes … Continue reading →
Tweet A multi-year partnership between NOAA and The Nature Conservancy will help build capacity for coral restoration in the U.S. Pacific Islands. Pacific Islands A school of lined butterflyfish swim above a shallow coral reef at Kona, Hawaii. Photo: Christine … Continue reading →
Tweet A full moon over spearing shanties on Lake Winnebago off Neenah.Photo credit: DNR Contact(s): Ryan Koenigs, Winnebago System Sturgeon Biologist, 920-303-5450, ryan.koenigs@wisconsin.gov OSHKOSH, Wis. – Anticipation is building for another season of lake sturgeon fishing on the Winnebago System. The 2020 … Continue reading →
Tweet Enjoy great visibility while diving in the Cayman Islands. Photo courtesy Brac Reef Resort. One of the accommodations at Uepi Island Resort, a unique eco-resort on Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands. Photo courtesy Uepi Island Resort. Tiger … Continue reading →
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TweetAs cold temperatures begin to make ice on Minnesota lakes, ice anglers and spearers are gearing up for winter fishing action. For many, winter is a time to seek out the eager-to-bite northern pike. This will be the first ice … Continue reading →
Tweet The 2019 REEF calendar is now available! REEF surveyors and ocean enthusiasts alike will appreciate this collection of stunning full-color marine life photographs, all taken by our members. The calendar is a special tribute our citizen science volunteers. Each … Continue reading →
TweetNorth Dakota’s darkhouse spearfishing season opens on most state waters whenever ice-up occurs. Legal fish are northern pike and nongame species. Prior to this year, the darkhouse spearfishing season had opened on Dec. 1. All individuals who participate in darkhouse … Continue reading →
TweetContact(s): Ryan Koenigs, DNR sturgeon biologist, 920-303-5450 OSHKOSH, Wis. — Sturgeon spearers have until Aug. 1 to apply for a 2019 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing license or purchase a preference point to be used in future drawings. Benjamin Berger’s 2018 opening … Continue reading →
TweetAll individuals, regardless of age, who participate in darkhouse spearfishing are reminded to register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department prior to participating. Free registration is available at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and Fish … Continue reading →
TweetIndividuals interested in darkhouse spearfishing can sign up for a workshop offered Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge office northwest of Minot. Sponsored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department … Continue reading →
TweetNorth Dakota’s darkhouse spearfishing season opens on most state waters Dec. 1 and continues through March 15. Legal fish are northern pike and nongame species. All individuals who participate in darkhouse spearfishing must first register online at the North Dakota Game and … Continue reading →
TweetFor 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 raised … Continue reading →
