A recently released report by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates provides details about recreational fishing’s economic impact on all 435 Congressional districts and the 50 states. The report, Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts, was … Continued
In Texas, anglers can now enjoy fishing access at four sites along the Guadalupe River. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has signed temporary leased access agreements with four Guadalupe River property owners to expand public fishing access to … Continued
Fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania have released an updated walleye management plan for Lake Erie. The plan, which is an update of the original plan of 2005, sets new fishery goals and objectives for walleye … Continued
Vermont’s third annual Free Ice Fishing Day is January 30, 2016. To celebrate the event, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) is holding an Ice Fishing Festival at Lake Elmore State Park. The festival, which features instruction, a fish … Continued
Massachusetts will provide $72,000 in state grant funds for river restoration efforts in Andover, Freetown, and Pelham, matched by more than $1.1 million in federal grants. The funds have been awarded to implement ongoing projects coordinated by the Massachusetts Department … Continued