A federal appeals court panel has ruled that wild steelhead remain an endangered species and rebuffed Central Valley irrigators’ efforts to relax federal government protections on the Pacific salmonid. Six irrigation districts had challenged the National Marine Fisheries Service decision … Continued
On August 23, 2010, Judge Robert Dow Jr. heard arguments on the lawsuit filed by five Great Lakes Attorneys General demanding immediate closure of the Chicago area locks and, ultimately, permanent separation of Great Lakes from the Mississippi River Valley. … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that nearly $600,000 will be awarded to nine projects targeting three of the highest priorities from the Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan for Western U.S. Waters (QZAP). “As quagga and zebra mussels spread … Continued
For panfish fanatics, having an arsenal of techniques can make the difference between success and disappointment while fishing for bluegill, pumpkinseed and other sunfish species. As sunfish are members of the same family as largemouth and smallmouth bass, it’s not … Continued
For California anglers, September 6 will be a Free Fishing Day. The Department of Fish and Game offers two Free Fishing Days each year. On these days, anglers can fish without having to buy a sport fishing license. California Free … Continued