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Tweet The table below provides the total number of billfish (January 1, 2018, through, December 31, 2018) landings in numbers of fish for Atlantic blue and white marlin, roundscale spearfish, and western Atlantic sailfish. We can see as stated in a previous … Continue reading →
Tweet SHERIDAN – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host a Living in Large Carnivore Country workshop on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Sheridan Fulmer Library. The workshop will be led by Game and Fish Bearwise Coordinator and … Continue reading →
Tweet D Programs for students entering grades 7-12 Summer field experiences for students interested in learning more about conservation and the marine environment are offered at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center in Barnegat Bay. Sessions range from … Continue reading →
Tweet Size: The state record is 2.34 pounds. The Big Catchminimum qualifying sizes are 1.25 pounds or 11 inches for adults, and 0.75 pounds or 8 inches for youth (BigCatchFlorida.com). Identification and similar species: A dark fish, the oscar is black with variable olive to … Continue reading →
Tweet “The more things change, the more they stay the same!” This can be true of both life and fishing, and a good example is line. When braided Dacron was introduced around 1950, it was a modern marvel and a … Continue reading →
Tweet Size: 9,327 acres. Location: Lake County. Description: Lake Griffin is the third largest lake in the Harris Chain, located in Lake County, Florida. Lake Griffin has benefited from fisheries and habitat management such as reconnecting Emeralda Marsh, installing fish attractors, bass stocking, and … Continue reading →
Tweet Scales are one of the things that define fish. To biologists, scales are one of a fish’s most distinctive features. Scales come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, provide protection, and may even be useful for telling … Continue reading →
TweetTrolling crankbaits for walleye is the ultimate team sport. Jake Jadlowski shares his tips. Keith Jadlowski (left), Brett Smith and Jake Jadlowski show off a stringer of walleye at Lake McConaughy. STORY AND PHOTOS BY JADE JADLOWSKI Like most of … Continue reading →
Tweet Bring the entire family to Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm for a one-of-a-kind Easter weekend getaway. The Easter Family Getaway Package includes an overnight stay at Lied Lodge on Saturday, April 20, plus four tickets to Arbor Day … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — If you are getting excited to take your fishing boat out for the first time this season, these five Utah lakes and reservoirs are a good place to start. Otter Creek is known for having football-sized … Continue reading →
Tweet More Flexibility for Visitors Wishing to Camp Last Minute New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that for the first time visitors to DEC campgrounds are now able to make reservations as late … Continue reading →
Tweet In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be giving away up to 20 free tree and/or shrub seedlings per person to promote native landscaping and wildlife habitat in your backyard. … Continue reading →
TweetHOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK — The eighth annual Hot Springs Fishing Challenge on Lakes Hamilton and Catherine begins May 1 and runs through July 31. Sponsored by Visit Hot Springs in partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Andrew … Continue reading →
Tweet Jared Harvey caught this 8 lb. 11 oz. largemouth on April 7 at McGee Creek Lake. The fish was caught on a jig and trailer and released unharmed. Share your photos with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Related … Continue reading →
TweetTurtles are crossing Missouri roads this spring looking for grub and a mate JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation urges drivers to be cautious on the roads this spring and give turtles a brake. These reptiles are … Continue reading →
Tweet This April 10, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is encouraging communities, organizations and individuals to help conserve Florida’s only native tortoise. This year, five counties – Alachua, Hernando, Miami-Dade, Martin and Palm Beach, along with several … Continue reading →
Tweet I Love My Park Day is an annual event that brings together thousands of volunteers to celebrate and enhance New York’s parks, historic sites, and public lands. DEC has events at a variety of locations across the state. These locations include trails … Continue reading →
Tweet BATON ROUGE, La.–At its April meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission undesignated a portion of the Public Oyster Seed Grounds east of the Mississippi River. This action will not occur until the first lottery phase of the oyster … Continue reading →
TweetBy Brian Pearson, Conservation Public Information Specialist Monday, April 8, 2019 – 1:38 PM MDT F&G manages Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch reservoirs for quality kokanee fishing Prized for their fighting ability and great table fare, kokanee salmon’s popularity continues … Continue reading →
TweetBy Brian Pearson, Conservation Public Information Specialist Friday, April 12, 2019 – 4:17 PM MDT A large crop of crappie from 2017 is now coming into prime size for anglers The stars have aligned for another crappie “boom” at C.J. Strike … Continue reading →
