If Fish Could TalkFishing Conservation
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Drought Prompts Fish Evacuation at San Joaquin Hatchery
With a fourth year of extreme drought conditions reducing the cold water supply available, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is moving fish out of the San Joaquin Hatchery near Fresno for the first time.
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California Halibut Fishery to Close Today (Aug. 13)
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announces the recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close Thursday, Aug. 13 at 12:01 a.m. for the remainder of 2015. The last full day of Pacific halibut fishing will be Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Responsible Angling Practices Help Conserve Sturgeon
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is asking anglers to use caution and extra vigilance to help conserve California's white sturgeon and green sturgeon populations, both of which are being impacted by the drought.
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Carp Reduction Efforts in Great Lakes Area
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources last week sent several fisheries staff to assist the Illinois DNR with an ongoing Asian carp removal project. The goal of the project is to respond to the leading edge and reduce population levels of Asian carp threatening the Great Lakes via the Chicago Area Waterway System
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Conservation and Environment Workshop Offered to New Hampshire Educators
A Project WILD Aquatic and WET workshop is being offered on Friday, August 21, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at N.H. Fish and Game Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. The cost is $100, and includes the workshop, two manuals, and snacks. Space is limited, so register today.
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Angler Wrangler Hoe-Down Fundraiser Set for Florida's Bergeron Ranch Oct. 3
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Universities - Teaching conservation and marine stewardship to new anglers, ladies and families, as they enter the sport of fishing.
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New Trawl Survey Set for Lake Erie
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will conduct a trawl survey in Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan, beginning Monday, Aug. 10, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 14.
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Fly Fishing Museum Opens in Cherokee, N.C.
Cherokee NC's newest attraction – the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians – is now open. Through exhibits and videos visitors will learn about past fly fishing legends, the evolution of rods and reels, basic knots, fly-tying, types of gear, types of gamefish, regional fishing waters, and the history of fly fishing in the Southeast.
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Take a Survey on Bonefishing for BT&T Research
Do you fish for bonefish in south Florida? If you do, then we need your help. Bonefish and Tarpon Trust has partnered with researchers at Florida International University to create PROJECT BAY BONES to investigate changes in South Florida waters and how these changes may affect the quality of bonefishing.
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Georgia DNR Recommends Summer Catfishing Hotspots
Fishing for catfish is a summertime tradition and a great way to put some delicious meals on the table. Whether you are an experienced angler, a newbie or just a casual fisherman, you can find fantastic catfishing opportunities in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.
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B.A.S.S. Lends Support To Center For Coastal Conservation
B.A.S.S., the world's largest fishing organization, yesterday announced its corporate sponsorship of the Center for Coastal Conservation. The sponsorship underscores the commitment of B.A.S.S. to the preservation of recreational angling and conservation of U.S. waterways.
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Congressional Hearing Explores Impacts of Biscayne National Park Fishing Closure
Members of the recreational fishing industry testify on the importance of maintaining reasonable public access
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B.A.S.S. Urges Congress To Restore Funding For Fishing And Hunting
B.A.S.S., along with 30 other conservation organizations, has signed a letter urging Congress to restore funding for sportfishing projects suffering under the current federal budget impasse.
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Rain Changes Fishing Opportunities in S.E. Colorado
Much needed precipitation has fallen on southeast Colorado through the spring and early summer, providing significant relief to this drought-stricken part of the state.
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House Files "Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act" to Stop Federal Fishery Closures
On the heels of the recent announcement to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to fishing, a coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3310, that will help stop this and similar unwarranted fishing closures from occurring.
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Ohio's Lake Lavere Now Closed to Fishing
Division of Wildlife Update! Lake Lavere at the Lake La Su An Wildlife closed to fishing as of Monday, July 27.
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Whirling Disease Found in Wautauga River Rainbow Trout in NC
Whirling disease, a disorder affecting trout, has been confirmed in rainbow trout collected from Watauga River near Foscoe in Watauga County — the first occurrence of the disease in North Carolina.
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Pond study at Salamonie Lake
Families are invited to get muddy and explore the diversity of life at the Wildlife Management Pond at Salamonie Lake, Aug. 1. The pond study meets at 10:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center and runs for about an hour. Participants should wear clothes they don't mind getting dirty.
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I-Phones Help Defend Against Invasive Species
In efforts to help curb the spread of invasive species, a unique partnership between Wildlife Forever, Hennepin County and the Star Tribune uses geo-targeted marketing to inform, educate and protect Minnesota lakes.
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Three People Plead Guilty to Paddlefish Trafficking
Arkadiy Lvovskiy, 54, of Aurora, Colorado., and Dmitri Elitchev, 49, of Centennial, Colorado., pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth to participating in a conspiracy to illegally traffic in paddlefish and paddlefish eggs in violation of the Lacey Act. Artour Magdessian, 48, of Lone Tree, Colorado., pleaded guilty to trafficking in paddlefish and paddlefish eggs in violation of the Lacey Act.
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