Columbia River anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead will not be required to switch to barbless hooks next year, but state fishery managers are asking them to do it voluntarily. “Going barbless only makes sense in these fisheries where … Continued
Anglers are reminded that three North Dakota lakes will close to fishing for several months beginning in November. The State Fair Pond in Ward County, McDowell Dam in Burleigh County and Lightning Lake in McLean County are closed to fishing … Continued
An administrative rules hearing on Sept. 14 has cleared the way for a regulation that prohibits anglers from transporting fish, including bait, away from a water body in a livewell containing water. Greg Power, fisheries chief for the North Dakota … 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
Over the last 10 years, Maine has maintained its license sales while most other New England states have experienced significant declines in purchases of hunting and fishing licenses. “Maine’s outdoors remain a destination for anglers and hunters, drawing people to … Continued