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Tweet Last week, at its monthly meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the 2019-20 oyster season based on the annual oyster stock assessment provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and comments received from members of … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s storytelling time! As part of the Michigan state parks centennial, the Campfire Storytelling Project was created to look back at our last 100 years of memories. At these events (the next one scheduled Aug. 17 at Algonac State Park), seasoned … Continue reading →
Tweet August, 2019 Introducing… Trailblazer! You’re receiving this email because you have subscribed to The Traveler: The Minnesota State Parks and Trails newsletter is now Trailblazer. Same updates, new name and look. We hope you enjoy it! Send us a note if you have … Continue reading →
TweetWhether you’re in the woods, a park, or your backyard – nature helps! JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Work or school have you stressed? Need a break from the mundane? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recommends taking a dose of nature … Continue reading →
Tweetk CARIBBEAN CONSERVATION LEADER – SABA – HOLDS 17th ANNUAL “SEA & LEARN” – PAIRS TRAVELERS WITH GLOBAL RESEARCH LEADERS Annual Environmental Awareness Month Immerses Visitors In Island’s Unique Ecosystem With Hands-On Field Exploration Click To Tweet: #Caribbean #conservation leader @SabaTourism holds … Continue reading →
Tweet Residents and visitors can fish for free through Labor Day in the New York waters of Lake Ontario (including the Lower Niagara River) and the St. Lawrence River without a fishing license now throughSeptember 2, 2019, at 5 p.m. Fishing in … Continue reading →
Tweet Hawaii’s Seafood Experiencing Hawaii’s seafood bounty is a must on any visit to the Islands. From fish markets and poke shops to fine dining restaurants, there are countless places statewide where visitors can taste seafood procured from Pacific Ocean … Continue reading →
Tweet The beautiful whistling song of the Eastern Meadowlark is a common sound in fields and pastures across the eastern United States. Photo by Andy Wraithmell, FWC. Songs and calls of birds—the rattling cry of a Sandhill Crane, the seemingly … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Anglers may retain up to two Chinook as part of their two-salmon daily limit. Effective date: August 10, 2019. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Location: Marine Area 2. Reason for action: Sufficient quota remains for Chinook in Marine Area 2 to allow retention of … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced a new women’s state saltwater gamefish record for Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis), landed Aug. 4, 2019, by Janet Monroe about 60 miles east … Continue reading →
Tweet The Great New York State Fair will take place August 21 – September 2 in Syracuse. This year, the Fair is hosting Family Fishing Days on Thursday, August 22 and Saturday, August 24. Admission is $1 for anyone presenting a valid New York State sporting license at the … Continue reading →
Tweet A portion of Washington’s Skagit River estuary. In the Skagit River estuary—part of Washington’s Puget Sound—the work of NOAA and partners to restore habitat for Chinook salmon is showing positive results. On a project-by-project basis, restoration efforts are accomplishing their goals … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s easy to feel small standing on the shore of Lake Superior. It was mid-February, and the lake was roaring like a freight train. Awestruck visitors to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park watched a mesmerizing display of icy tectonics … Continue reading →
TweetThe late summer kokanee fishing has been heating up recently on Lake Pend Oreille. This comes as a nice surprise because Fish and Game biologists were expecting kokanee to be abundant, but also on the small side, and kokanee smaller … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s sea turtle nesting season in Florida, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing guidelines on how you can make a difference for these endangered marine reptiles. As hatchlings begin to appear on beaches throughout … Continue reading →
Tweet A zebra longwing feeds at a firebush in Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area’s native plant garden. Photo by Travis Blunden, FWC. Last month we visited Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) in Hernando County, six miles north of Brooksville. This Trail … Continue reading →
TweetVERNAL — Colorado River cutthroat trout are a prized fish that attract anglers from all over. Anglers typically target the high mountain streams of the Intermountain West to find and catch this species. In an effort to help cutthroat trout … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Closes pink salmon retention. Effective date: Aug. 17 through Oct. 31, 2019. Species affected: Pink salmon. Location: Marine Area 8-1. Reason for action: Early season abundance indicators confirm the returning Skagit River pink salmon run is below harvestable levels. This conservation measure is … Continue reading →
Tweet There are four species of sea turtles that are found in New York’s marine waters including; green, loggerhead, leatherback and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. These species range in size, the smallest being the Kemp’s ridley that grows to lengths of approximately … Continue reading →
Tweet Do you enjoy watching birds? Then take part in one of our two birding challenges! If you are 16 years or younger and a resident of New York State and you have an interest in birds, take our I Bird … Continue reading →
