The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program recognizes fishing excellence by maintaining the fish record lists for all public and private water bodies across the state. Launched in 1971, the program has continued to grow every year. … Continued
Staff at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) hatcheries throughout the state are busy with threadfin shad stocking efforts, which should improve future fishing conditions for anglers. More than 4 million threadfin shad have been raised in hatchery locations and … Continued
The Fourth Annual Elkhead Reservoir Fishing Classic is in the books and now that the 2019 numbers have been compiled and annual fish stocking has been completed, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the angling contest continues to be a success … Continued
In Wisconsin, a new Lake Michigan stocking plan seeks to sustain diverse fishing opportunities and expand partnerships to insure that more stocked trout and salmon survive to catchable size. The plan, developed over more than two years of discussion and … Continued
Fishing remains popular in Wyoming, according to a recent estimate of annual fishing license sales by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). In 2015, fishing license sales increased by 6%, according to WGFD. Final numbers for 2016 are not yet … Continued