The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released a new instructional manual entitled “The I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing.” The I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing manual is composed of nine modules: … Continued
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has recently completed the release of 634,430 kokanee salmon fingerlings released into 13 lakes and reservoirs throughout the state. Kokanee were introduced into California waters to provide diverse recreational angling opportunities for … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is proposing to expand hunting and sport fishing opportunities at several U.S. national wildlife refuges. The proposed rule includes opening sport fishing of state-regulated species for the first time at Lake Andes National … Continued
Angler Kristen Brown set a new Georgia state record for shadow bass on the Flint River on June 1, 2016 using a plastic worm. Brown’s catch is the first shadow bass to be recognized for state record status, according to … Continued
In June, Andrew Slette set a Minnesota state record (catch-and-release) with a muskie that measured 56-7/8 inches long with an estimated girth of 25-1/2 inches on Pelican Lake. The catch was witnessed by angler Josh Karch, who also caught and … Continued