The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program recognizes fishing excellence by maintaining the fish record lists for all public and private water bodies across the state. Launched in 1971, the program has continued to grow every year. … Continued
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is now acknowledging archery taken fish for State Record recognition in a special archery fishing category. Archery fishing, commonly known as bowfishing, is becoming increasingly popular among anglers of Virginia. In … Continued
Paddlefish fishing will return to the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers for the first time since 1986, when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources opens the season on March 1. The paddlefish season had been closed on Missouri River in … Continued
Four years ago, floatline fishing, also known as jug fishing, was introduced in selected Kansas impoundments. Floatline fishing consists of a placing a floating device in the water that has been fitted with a line, hook, and weight. The floating … Continued
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed a new state record for the spotted gar taken by method other than rod and reel (Class B). Jim Ulerick, of Kokomo, Ind., took the fish by archery on April 14 that … Continued