Several large rivers in the U.S. are less acidic now, due to decreasing acidic inputs, such as industrial waste, acid mine drainage, and atmospheric deposition, according to new research from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The study showed that alkalinity, … Continued
With a special permit, anglers can handfish for flathead catfish in select Kansas waters from sunrise to sunset June 15-Aug. 31. Kansas is one of a handful of states that offer this special season. Commonly referred to as “noodling,” handfishing … Continued
A multi-year walleye tagging study that will eventually include thousands of fish was initiated on the Missouri River earlier this spring. The study area is big, running from Garrison Dam in central North Dakota downstream to Lake Oahe Dam in … Continued
High water levels on the Missouri River have closed or restricted access at virtually every public boat ramp from the Garrison Dam south to the Maclean Bottoms area, according to Bob Frohlich, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries development … Continued