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Feb 2026
Indiana State Record Longnose Gar
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently recognized a new state record for longnose gar. On December 30, Indiana resident Justin Brown caught the record-setting gar on the Ohio... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
Maryland Trout Stocking 2026
Based on feedback from angler surveys, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making changes to the state’s put-and-take trout stocking program. Enhancements will include a 26% increase in... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Abundance Reports
Adult sea lamprey continue to show decreased abundances in most of the Great Lakes, according to a Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) report. Sea lamprey control program success is measured... READ MORE
3
Feb 2026
Idaho State Record Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
On the last day of 2025, angler Robert Gregory set a new Idaho state record for Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the certified weight category. Gregory caught the 19-inch 3.08-pound cutthroat... READ MORE