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 →
TweetThe next time you see a group of people crawling face down up a stream in wetsuits, don’t be alarmed. It’s probably an Idaho Fish and Game snorkel survey crew collecting information to help better understand and monitor Idaho’s salmon … Continue reading →
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 →
