The gates at the Mossy Point and Rogers Rock Boat Launches on Lake George will be closed overnight this boating season as part of the Lake George Park Commission’s (LGPC) Boat Inspection Program and DEC’s efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. … Continue reading →
Let The Adventures Begin During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7 Enjoy Free Fishing, Free Trail Passes And Free State Park Admission Enjoy free fishing, free state park admission and zero trail pass requirements on June 6-7 during Free Fun Weekend. / … Continue reading →
NEW FOR TEACHERS: GUIDE TO SANDHILLS Sandhill rosemary in sandhills habitat (Linda May/DNR) The sandhills of Georgia’s Coastal Plain are home to scores of rare plant and animal species, from gopher tortoises to hooded pitcherplants. Now there’s a handbook for educators … Continue reading →
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently outlined a plan to reopen New York State on a regional basis as each region meets the criteria necessary to protect public health. The region-by-region reopening status can be found on New York’s Regional Monitoring Dashboard. … Continue reading →
On May 18th, Governor Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7PP “Protection of Public Health and Safety during COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Phase 1 Re-Opening, Limitations on Camp Operations” https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-ExecutiveOrders/Executive-Order-No-7PP.pdf With respect to “Reopening of Outdoor Recreation and Other … Continue reading →
Recently the AGFC District 4 staff sampled Lake Pickthorne for channel catfish using baited hoop nets. Average catch per net was high compared to other lakes in the state, but average size of fish was about 13 inches. These fish … Continue reading →
Since taking on the author responsibilities for the Department’s weekly fishing report, I have been fortunate to meet so many different people from all walks of life. Naturally, our crossing paths derive from our shared interest in fishing. It has … Continue reading →
Action: Opens salmon seasons in Tulalip Terminal Area Fishery. Effective date: May 29 through Sept. 7, 2020. Species affected: Salmon . Location: Tulalip Terminal Area – waters west of Tulalip Bay and within 2,000 feet of shore from the pilings at Old Bower’s … Continue reading →
Diagonal, Iowa – Tucked away on the northwest corner of the small town of Diagonal, sits a nearly 400-acre recreation destination that is part lake, part park and a whole lot of wildlife area. Fogle Park was the product of … Continue reading →
Join in on the family fun of fishing during free fishing weekend Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. … Continue reading →
DEC, along with partners from Save the Sound and New York Natural Heritage Program, conducted a first-of-its-kind marine survey of the underwater habitats around Plum Island. The study reveals an immense abundance of animal and plant life in a wide … Continue reading →
Atlantic tripletail now have a minimum size limit of 18 inches in South Carolina, matching neighboring states. (Photo: Captain Jake Parker, Hilton Head) New limits for spadefish, tripletail CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (May 29, 2020) —Limits to help protect two popular South … Continue reading →
Media contact: Amanda Nalley, 850-404-6100 or Amanda.Nalley@MyFWC.com Suggested Tweet: The @FWC needs your input on flounder. Virtual workshops scheduled June 2 and 4: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/28dd151 #Florida #fishing FWC needs your input on future management of the flounder fishery FWC will be holding … Continue reading →
June 2020 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar Posted: 28 May 2020 01:21 PM PDT All calendar items are subject to change as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 — California Wildlife Conservation Board Lower American River Conservancy Program Proposal … Continue reading →
State reminds anglers to continue to recreate responsibly this Free Fishing Weekend OLYMPIA – Anglers can forget the fishing license June 6-7, but the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is still asking everyone to remember to recreate responsibly for this year’s … Continue reading →
Action: Allows sockeye retention and reduces steelhead daily limit in portion of Columbia River during the summer season. Effective dates: June 16 through June 30, 2020. Species affected: Salmon and steelhead. Locations: Megler/Astoria Bridge upstream to Hwy. 395 Bridge at Pasco, Washington and … Continue reading →
Kids have 1,000 more opportunities to catch a fish at Huck Finn Pond. The Laramie pond was stocked recently with 1,000 Yellowstone cutthroat trout that were raised at Wigwam Fish Hatchery. Huck Finn Pond is a youth fishery open to … Continue reading →
The fish health program traveled to Dubois Fish Hatchery and Auburn Fish Hatchery to inspect the facilities and to Buffalo Bill reservoir to collect walleye as part of a walleye removal project and a spawning and rearing project. The fish health … Continue reading →
Build A Turtle Nest Cage And Report Turtle Crossing Hotspots Help hatch a new generation of wood turtles, a state threatened species, by reporting turtle road crossings and building a nest cage. / Photo credit: Andrew Badje MADISON, Wis. – With … Continue reading →
Kiefer angler Jeremiah Mefford, with help from his son, Brody, holds the state-record paddlefish he snagged at Keystone Lake on May 23, 2020. At 143 pounds, the fish busted the previous record by 10.5 pounds. (Photo by Jason Schooley/ODWC) A … Continue reading →
