TweetContact(s): Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes district fisheries supervisor, Bradley.Eggold@Wisconsin.gov, 414-382-7921; Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, Jennifer.Sereno@Wisconsin.gov, 608-770-8084 MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Lake Michigan anglers reported significantly improved results for many species in 2016, reeling in nearly 385,000 salmon and trout, including … Continue reading →
TweetContact(s): Ryan Koenigs, DNR Lake Winnebago sturgeon biologist, Ryan.Koenigs@wisconsin.gov, 920-303-5450; Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, Jennifer.Sereno@wisconsin.gov, 608-770-8084 OSHKOSH, Wis. – When sturgeon spearing gets underway on Lake Winnebago and the upriver lakes this Saturday, spearers can look forward to seeing some … 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 … Continue reading →
TweetLake Winnebago System sturgeon spearing opens this Saturday and fisheries crews checking water clarity found average readings have dropped about a foot over the last week and a half but remain fair to good at an average of 9.4 feet. … Continue reading →
TweetAll individuals who participate in darkhouse spearfishing must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and Fish Department office. Two notable changes from last year related to spearing are that … Continue reading →
TweetThe capital of the Cyclades, Syros, will host the 30th CMAS World Spearfishing Championships (15 – 19 September). The five-day event will host participants from some 21 countries, dozens of athletes and hundreds of visitors and fans. The ancient method … Continue reading →
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TweetContact(s): Ryan Koenigs, DNR senior fisheries biologist, 920-303-5450, Ryan.Koenigs@wisconsin.gov; Jennifer Sereno, communications, 608-770-8084, Jennifer.Sereno@wisconsin.gov OSHKOSH, Wis. – When the 2016 sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 13, spearers won’t have an easy time pursuing their quarry. … Continue reading →
Tweet All 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 department’s website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and … Continue reading →
Tweet ‘Tis the season to think about special gifts for that special angler in your life. We hope you will take a look and enjoy some of the great gift ideas offered by TBF and affiliates. Bring a smile to … Continue reading →
TweetAll individuals who participate in darkhouse spearfishing this winter must register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department prior to participating. Registration is available at the department’s website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and Fish Department office. North Dakota’s … Continue reading →
TweetMADISON — As fall approaches, Aug. 1 marks a key deadline for many hunters, trappers and spearers in Wisconsin. Those planning to participate in the fall turkey, sharp-tailed grouse, bobcat, fisher, otter or Upriver Lakes sturgeon seasons must have their … Continue reading →
TweetAt its June meeting in Sarasota, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a new and exciting opportunity that will encourage divers to remove invasive lionfish by allowing them to take one extra spiny lobster each day during … Continue reading →
TweetThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved several changes to the spiny lobster commercial dive endorsement at its meeting April 15 in Tallahassee. Commercial harvesters targeting spiny lobster while diving are required to have a crawfish commercial dive … Continue reading →
Tweet PIERRE, S.D. – Spearing of northern pike and catfish is now allowed on all South Dakota/Minnesota border water lakes for anglers possessing a valid South Dakota fishing license and a game fish spearing and archery permit. Spearing is not … Continue reading →
Tweet Hot off the press and en route to the mailboxes of TBF youth members and schools, the Fall issue of Spearfish is packed full of great features including some cool facts about Sailfish and how they got their name, … Continue reading →
Tweet After sawing a wide rectangle into the ice, a person holds a fish spear at the ready while looking through the water, past a small decoy meant to lure northern pike into range. A well-placed throw results in a … Continue reading →
TweetThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program has scheduled a one-day darkhouse spearfishing class Jan. 10 at the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Minot. Women interested in attending the class must register online at … Continue reading →
Tweet GFP Commission Proposal on Statewide Spearing of Game Fish PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission is proposing to open up game fish spearing statewide. The proposal was made as a result of an … Continue reading →
Tweet PIERRE, S.D. – Underwater spearfishing is a popular pursuit for many SCUBA divers in the Pierre and Ft. Pierre communities. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) would like to remind spearfishing anglers and boaters of rules and … Continue reading →
