Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7. Buy your special paddlefish license and tags on the Iowa DNR online licenses sales website at www.iowadnr.gov or by telephone at 800-367-1188. … Continue reading →
Spending time outside with family is time well spent. That’s why a state park permit makes such a great gift! A park permit is good for all of 2019 and offers access to 76 gorgeous parks. Whether someone’s into traditional … Continue reading →
Although it’s still a few days until Christmas, and probably a few more than that before you start putting away the lights and ornaments, the AGFC’s Wil Hafner at Cook’s Lake Conservation Education Center is putting out the call now, … Continue reading →
Lou Gabric (right, holding 8- and 13-pound stripers) at Hummingbird Hideaway Resort said, “Norfork Lake fishing has been exciting as always. There have been fantastic days of catching along with some mediocre days, but it is always a great day … Continue reading →
Wanted to reconnect on a potential story on Top Destinations Across the World for a Nature Immersion Getaway in 2019? In short – The Global Wellness Institute shared that in 2017, travelers took 830 million wellness trips. What’s next? According to Health and Fitness … Continue reading →
We welcome a new reporter to our Fishing Report crew as angler Bennie Goodman has joined the team, and he’ll be reporting from such lakes as Overcup near Morrilton and Atkins near Russellville regularly. Glad to have him on board. … Continue reading →
Follow #25DaysOfFishmas on Instagram to learn more about some of Oregon’s more interesting and unusual fish. Add bird watching to your holiday to do list Join other birders from around the state in the Audubon Christmas bird count around the holidays this … Continue reading →
At its December meeting in St. Augustine, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved draft changes to shark fishing regulations, including management changes for the shore-based shark fishery. These changes will increase survival of released sharks, … Continue reading →
Latest Bites – December 2018 Trout Fishing is HOT! We have completed fall stocking in most Trout Management Areas, Trout Management Lakes, and Trout Parks. Over 50,000 trout were stocked this fall. Get our stocking news on Facebook, the interactiveTrout Stocking Map, or our Current … Continue reading →
Recipes Some of our staff collected their favorite recipes to share so you can take advantage of rebounded West Coast groundfish. For more information on West Coast groundfish and to find more recipes, explore FishWatch, and check out our “Catch of the … Continue reading →
Innovative women and female offerings forge a positive imprint on the Colorado tourism landscape. Throughout Colorado, female makers and shakers create valuable travel experiences for visitors as well as some great goodies to take back home to friends and … Continue reading →
An orange basket star covers a Picasso sponge at Davidson Seamount, California. Most people are surprised to learn that deep-sea corals exist at all, let alone that they live in waters of every region of the United States. Deep-sea corals appear in … Continue reading →
The wildlife refuge at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County will be open for public use, including hunting and trapping, on Dec. 18. The main purpose of the refuge is to provide a safe resting and feeding area for … Continue reading →
Early Entry for Operation Sailfish Ends December 19! Save $800 on your entry fee for Operation Sailfish when you register by December 19th, 2018 Head over to operationsailfish.com or REGISTER HERE. Quest for the Crest … Continue reading →
Our stocking of surplus Atlantic Salmon will be completed by Mid-December. Each fall the salmon being raised at the Kensington State Fish Hatchery are screened by staff. The first group to be stocked are 2 year old salmon that are … Continue reading →
Survey Information The FWC is working toward a long-term season structure that it proposes to be effective in 2020. To have your feedback included in this planning, participate in the survey by visiting SurveyMonkey.com/r/BayScallops2018. A draft rule on this season structure … Continue reading →
Mystery Fish Revealed Last month’s Mystery Fish was the LITTLE TUNNY, commonly referred to as FALSE ALBACORE. False Albacore are visitors to Long Island Sound, usually showing up around early September and staying for only a month or two. When these speedy fish arrive … Continue reading →
Tags: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, coral spawning Wednesday 28 November … Like an orchestra in rehearsal, hard and soft corals on Moore Reef off the coast of Cairns, Queensland slowly began releasing eggs and sperm last night ahead of what marine biologists … Continue reading →
Check out the December issue of Conservationist to learn about the black-capped chickadee, a true “Winter Warrior,” and how other reptiles, amphibians and even insects have adapted to survive our cold winters. You can also read about efforts by teachers and students … Continue reading →
Registration is now open! Register below. Workshop Purpose and Goal Through a collaborative process, we will develop potential management approaches for the recreational groundfish fishery that balance the need to prevent overfishing with enabling profitability in the for-hire fleet and worthwhile … Continue reading →
