Apr 05
FLIPPIN, Ark. – Recognizing the tremendous contributions of the thousands of brave men and women who currently serve or have served our country, Ranger Boats recently launched “Operation Gratitude,” an incentive program designed to show visible appreciation to the members of the United States Armed Forces community who enjoy the rewards of the fishing and boating lifestyle.
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Apr 05
Cartersville, Ga.- Spring has arrived and so has the time for the 12th Annual Muzzy Classic and Alabama State Championship. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss your chance to join other bowfishermen from across the country as they gather for some exciting bow-fishing action and a little friendly competition at one of the top bowfishing tournaments in the country.
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Apr 05
April 1 2011 A clear, bright morning greeted us in Ft. Lauderdale as we welcomed the opening day for vermillion snapper. About a dozen people from Il
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Apr 04
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Nearly 16 percent of United States anglers found one of their fishing spots closed to their use last year, and of that group, the single leading reason cited for that closure was that the area was posted as “no trespassing.” The findings were part of a monthly survey of recreational fisherman conducted by AnglerSurvey.com.
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Apr 04
Alexandria, VA – April 4, 2011 – Improving catch-and-release survival rates in saltwater fish is a key concern for the recreational fishing community. Last month, anglers, scientists, environmental groups, state and federal agencies and sportfishing industry representatives met to evaluate how much is known about marine fisheries catch-and-release survival rates and explore ways to improve fisheries management and catch-and-release techniques. Representatives met from March 15-17, in Atlanta, Ga., for the FishSmart Barotrauma workshop. Barotrauma, a significant cause of mortality for many saltwater fish, most often occurs when deep water fish are unable to adapt to the change in pressure when brought to the surface, making it difficult or impossible for the fish to swim back to the bottom when released by the angler.
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Apr 04
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife invites anglers to learn the latest information affecting fishing waters around southern Colorado at two upcoming angler roundtable meetings. These forums, planned for Pueblo and Colorado Springs, give anglers a chance to ask questions of fishery biologists from the DOW.
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Apr 04
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — Some of the best spring turkey hunting in Colorado can be found in the ponderosa pine forests near Pagosa Springs. Learn to hunt wild turkeys at a free seminar, 4-6 p.m., April 15, in the extension building at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds.
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Apr 04
OAK CREEK, CO. – The Colorado State Parks staff invites the public to attend the second open house regarding the recommendations set forth in the Draft 2011-2021 Stagecoach State Park Management Plan. This meeting will be conducted in a public open house format, without a formal presentation or speakers. The management plan outlines the planning framework for Stagecoach State Park, which will help guide park-level planning and decisions.
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Apr 04
LAKE GEORGE, CO – Eleven Mile State Park officials opened the reservoir to boating on Monday, April 4. The North Shore Boat Ramp will be open each day from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset through October. For the time being, the Witcher’s Cove Boat Ramp will remain closed, but park officials will open it in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Night time boating is prohibited at Eleven Mile Reservoir.
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Apr 04
It’s tricky to stay informed about the latest fishing regulations. Slot sizes, bag limits, seasons, and closed areas are frequently changing. I’ve fou
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Apr 04
Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun family outing are the objectives for this m
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Apr 04
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its spring quarterly meeting on April 11-12 at its Harrisburg office.
Commission committees will meet beginning at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, April 11, and again at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12. Formal consideration of the agenda by the full Commission will begin at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12. All committee meetings and the formal meeting are open to the public.
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Apr 04
Volunteers from high schools, sporting clubs, civic groups, colleges, and other people with a passion for rivers, fish, or fishing are needed to assist the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) personnel in stocking 1.5 million salmon fry (juvenile fish) as part of the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon restoration program. According to Dr. Caleb Slater, DFW’s Anadromous Fish Project Leader, stocking begins in April through early May to release salmon fry into dozens of Connecticut River tributaries. The fry will come from MassWildlife’s Roger Reed Hatchery in Palmer and the White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel, Vermont. Fry will be trucked to meeting sites where volunteers will gather and caravan to release sites. The tiny fish will then be moved from truck to water by bucket using volunteer man- and womanpower. The Fry Stocking Schedule and details on meeting locations and stocking tips are posted at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/fisheries/anadromous/salmon_fry_stocking.htm.
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Apr 04
Bay State anglers with cabin fever and their 2011 freshwater fishing license can look forward to over 529,800 feisty brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout being stocked this spring. These are sizeable fish; 71% of the fish average 12 inches or longer. “We have some high quality fish this spring,” observes Chief Fish Culturist Dr. Ken Simmons. “We had to deal with severe drought conditions last summer and early fall resulting in reduced water flows at two hatcheries. The prolonged, severe snow and ice conditions from this winter were also a challenge at all our facilities, but the hatchery crews did an excellent job with the fish.”
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Apr 04
BRANDON, Miss.- The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Ross Barnett Reservoir April 9 for the second of five stops in the Mississippi Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.
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