The United States Department of the Interior recently announced the creation of a new federal partnership. The Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) is a federal union of 11 agencies. The partnership aims to stimulate regional and local economies, create local … Continued
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently certified a gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) gigged by Hayden Crouch, Bradleyville, as the first state record for that species. Crouch, 12, was gigging with his family on Beaver Creek in Taney County on … Continued
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has established a walleye stocking program in Watts Bar Reservoir by recently releasing over 220,000 fingerlings in the lake. The young walleye were raised at the Eagle Bend Fish Hatchery and were stocked in various … Continued
In 2011, American anglers will have more access to fish, hunt or enjoy outdoor recreation on private land. In June, USDA announced the approval of eight additional states and one tribal government to participate in the Voluntary Public Access and … Continued
The common carp is found across North America, Europe and other parts of the world. Carp are popular among freshwater anglers and can be caught using a variety of techniques. Common carp are omnivorous; they eat aquatic vegetation, insects, crustaceans, … Continued