A recently published U.S. Geological Survey study combines climate change and invasive species research by examining how native brook trout interact with non-native brown trout under rising stream temperatures. During the study, which is one of the first experimental studies … Continued
The Lake Michigan Committee recently proposed a lake-wide reduction of 62 percent in the number of Chinook salmon stocked into Lake Michigan. The proposal followed extensive consultation with angler groups and other stakeholders, and more than three years of research … Continued
The Government of Canada is making an investment in new infrastructure to help prevent the spread of invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes and their tributaries. The additional $8 million investment over two years to the Great Lakes Fishery … Continued
Vermont Fish and Wildlife recently announced that a ban on the use of felt-soled waders in Vermont has been repealed, effective July 1, 2016. Using felt-soled waders and boots was prohibited in 2011 out of concern about the spread of … Continued
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers to monitor their live bait purchases to look for juvenile invasive (Asian) carp. Many people don’t realize that juvenile invasive carp (bighead and silver) pose a threat to Michigian waters, … Continued