Fish
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Saratoga (WY) National Fish Hatchery Celebrates 100 Years in Operation
DENVER- The Saratoga National Fish Hatchery is celebrating 100 years in operation on July 3rd and 4th in the town of Saratoga, Wyoming.
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Drought Prompts Fish Evacuation at American River and Nimbus Hatcheries
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 American River and Nimbus hatcheries for the second year in a row.
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Bass Fishing: How to fish a Popper
Matt Allen of http://www.tacticalbassin.com discusses how to fish a popper for big bass during the summer months.
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Senate Appropriations Bill Casts Uncertainty on Conservation Funding
Deep cuts to key conservation programs in Senate legislation prompt partisan backlash that could impede the bill; sportsmen urge Congress to address funding decreases
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Essential Toolkit for Your Boat
When you are out on the open water, the last thing you want to think about is something going wrong. If something does happen to your boat when you are on the open water, would you have the tools on board to fix it? Do you know what tools to keep on board for common boat problems?
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Using a Beast for a Smallie on a Negotiator
Using an Abu Garcia Revo Beast for a smallie. First fish on the first trip with my newest swimbait, The Roman Made Negotiator.
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Using a Beast for a Smallie on a Negotiator
Using an Abu Garcia Revo Beast for a smallie. First fish on the first trip with my newest swimbait, The Roman Made Negotiator.
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Fisheries Restoration Grants Deadline Extended
The grant application deadline for anadromous salmonid restoration projects that address impacts of the ongoing drought has been extended, due to the recent addition of a consultation requirement.
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Cabela's to Hire 180 for Huntsville, Alabama Store
Online applications being accepted now; doors scheduled to open fall 2015 SIDNEY, NE – Cabela's is now accepting online applications for approximately 180 full-time, part-time and seasonal positions at its new Huntsville, Alabama, store. "This staff will have the opportunity and privilege of being a part of the first Cabela's store to open in Alabama," said Steven Smith, general manager of the new store.
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Cast Your Vote for State-Fish Art People's Choice Award
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN -The worldwide online public voting for the 2015 People's Choice Award is now open for Wildlife Forever's State-Fish Art Contest, presented by FLW. As the saying goes ... the one with the most votes wins! The People's Choice last year was a brook trout painting by Claudia Jo, a talented 6th grader from New York. .
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NOAA Seeks Comment on Reallocation of Commercial/Recreational Red Snapper Harvest
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for Amendment 28 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) is considering an action to reallocate the red snapper harvest between the commercial and recreational sectors.
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CDFW Law Enforcement Now Recruiting Current Peace Officers
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is recruiting current peace officers who are interested in a career as a wildlife officer. Applications are open only to those who have:
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Lake Fish Stocking to Continue
Efforts to re-establish a viable fishery in Lake Altus-Lugert will continue after recent sampling efforts that show the lake has not recovered from two deadly golden algae blooms. "We are doing everything we can, because it is our highest priority," said Larry Cofer, southwest region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
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Expanded Hunting and Fishing on Wildlife Refuges Represents Increased Access, Opportunities for Sportsmen
A decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to expand hunting and angling opportunities on 21 national wildlife refuges across the country drew praise from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, which works on increasing sportsmen's access to places to hunt and fish, particularly on publicly owned lands.
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Hot Creek Hatchery Tests Positive for Whirling Disease, Trout Stocking to Continue in Area Waters
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently learned Hot Creek Hatchery near Mammoth Lakes has tested positive for the parasite that causes whirling disease. Whirling disease was detected in wild trout populations in Inyo and Mono Counties more than 30 years ago.
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California Encourages Anglers to Return White Sturgeon "Report Cards"
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to keep the state's white sturgeon population from declining precipitously. Much of that work is estimating the number of fish harvested (kept), the harvest rate and population size.
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6 Reasons That Floating Ocean Plastic Cleanup Gizmo is a Horrible Idea
It's all over the internet these days: a floating boom to be set out in 2016 between Korea and Japan to collect improperly discarded plastics. The two-kilometer float, to be deployed off Tsushima Island in the Korea Strait, is a bit of a test run for much larger versions the creators hope to moor in open oceans around the world within the next five years.
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Family Fishing Tips from Anglers for Conservation
Fishing on the water with family and friends is priceless. Summertime Fishing Tips For Kids and Families Schools out! Now we're in the time of year when the weather is perfect for early and late day fishing adventures. Here're a few tips for kids and families who wish to experience the fun and excitement of summertime fishing. Fishing should take place where fish congregated. Kids have a difficult time practicing delayed gratification, so they want to catch something quickly! Personally, in these situations, I would start off fishing for the easier species to find and catch.
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San Francisco Bay Area Abalone Poachers Fined $20K Each
Three San Francisco men received thousands of dollars in fines and other penalties after pleading no contest to illegally poaching 59 abalone in November 2014. The daily bag limit for abalone is three.confiscated abalone Jinfu Wu, 43, Wei Q Wu, 27, and Jin He Li, 35, all of San Francisco, were each fined $20,000 (Wu and Li had $5,000 suspended) and sentenced to 36 months of probation and 240 hours of community service.
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Alabama Bass Trail Unveils New Specialty License Plate
Decatur, AL – Anglers can now show their passion for Alabama fishing while supporting the state's only fishing trail. The new Alabama Bass Trail specialty license plate will be available for pre-order beginning June 1, 2015.
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