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Jun 2026
Kansas State Record Longnose Gar
This spring, a new Kansas state record was set for longnose gar, surpassing a record that had stood for more than 50 years. On April 18, 2026, Michael Barnett of... READ MORE
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May 2026
Vermont Master Angler 2025 Report
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) has released the Vermont Master Angler Program 2025 Report with 1,222 entries and 90 Master Angler Award recipients. The Vermont Master Angler Program... READ MORE
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May 2026
West Virginia State Record Fish 2026
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that multiple state fishing records have been broken as the 2026 fishing season heats up. The new records highlight the exceptional... READ MORE
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May 2026
Ohio State Record Hybrid Crappie
A new Ohio state record hybrid crappie was caught in April by Ohio angler Jesse Miller. The record setting fish had a length of 18.3, girth of 16 inches, and... READ MORE