Two Nova Scotians have landed lifetime passes to enjoy world-class fishing and hunting in the province. The departments of Natural Resources and Fisheries and Aquaculture announced on Dec. 17 2010, that Scott Johnson of Musquodoboit Harbour and John Webber of … Continued
Columbia River anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead will not be required to switch to barbless hooks next year, but state fishery managers are asking them to do it voluntarily. “Going barbless only makes sense in these fisheries where … Continued
A Maine angler got an unexpected treat on Halloween. Anders Olafson of Starks Maine landed the rainbow trout on Oct. 31, 2010, while fishing on the Kennebec River. The fish was weighed 8.42 pounds and was weighed on a certified … Continued
Federal and state agencies have received $27.5 million to restore conditions for fish, birds, sensitive habitats, wildlife and recreational use of the Delaware River areas impacted in 2004 by an oil spill from the vessel Athos I. NOAA, the U.S. … Continued
Anglers are reminded that three North Dakota lakes will close to fishing for several months beginning in November. The State Fair Pond in Ward County, McDowell Dam in Burleigh County and Lightning Lake in McLean County are closed to fishing … Continued