A Maine angler got an unexpected treat on Halloween. Anders Olafson of Starks Maine landed the rainbow trout on Oct. 31, 2010, while fishing on the Kennebec River. The fish was weighed 8.42 pounds and was weighed on a certified … Continued
Federal and state agencies have received $27.5 million to restore conditions for fish, birds, sensitive habitats, wildlife and recreational use of the Delaware River areas impacted in 2004 by an oil spill from the vessel Athos I. NOAA, the U.S. … Continued
Although many people associate largemouth bass with summer fishing, these popular members of the sunfish can be caught throughout the fall and winter in many parts of North America. Bass fishing techniques begin to change as cool fronts begin moving … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has revised the 2005 critical habitat designation for bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), a threatened species found throughout much of the Pacific Northwest and protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. Approximately 18,975 miles of … Continued
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly appraisal of the current status of plants and animals considered candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Among the five new candidate species … Continued