A cooperative effort of the Oregon and Washington departments of fish and wildlife seeks to re-establish chum (keta) salmon on the Oregon side of the lower Columbia River. In April, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released 106,000 … Continued
In many areas, white perch provide excellent early season fishing opportunities for anglers. During their spring spawning runs, white perch are caught with live and cut baits as well as artificial lures. In brackish creeks of coastal areas, bloodworms are … Continued
Sturgeon for Tomorrow is seeking volunteers to join in its effort, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division. The organization works to protect lake sturgeon, a fish species that is threatened in Michigan and rare … Continued
Maryland’s 2011 Hickory shad run has begun. Recreational fishing for these acrobatic fish should continue until mid-May. “Now is the perfect time to fish Hickory shad,” said Tom O’Connell, director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service. … Continued
According to biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, anglers who like sauger, white bass or muskellunge might want to plan a trip to the Kentucky River this spring. In March, population sampling on the Kentucky River … Continued