Circle hooks are an important tool for freshwater anglers. Originally used in commercial fishing, these uniquely engineered hooks work quite differently than most other hook styles. As anglers continue to release more and more fish, circle hooks have become an … Continued
A nearly 17,000-acre area encompassing freshwater marshes, uplands and river on the shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin has became the 28th member of NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Federal, state and local officials officially welcomed the site into … Continued
Largemouth bass virus (LMBV) is a disease that impacts several fish species but only appears to cause death in some largemouth bass. First discovered in Florida in 1991, LMBV spread throughout the southern United States and was responsible for a … Continued
A new type of bait was provided at no charge at kid’s fishing events across Wyoming this spring and summer thanks to a donation from Stubby Steve’s Bait Company of North Tazewell, Va. The company donated 7,000 packets of its … Continued
Colorado Division of Wildlife has issued an emergency order prohibiting the transport of live crayfish from Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area following the discovery of invasive rusty crayfish at the popular southern Colorado reservoir. An aggressive and invasive fresh-water crustacean, … Continued