It is now unlawful in several Mid Atlantic states to harvest or possess river herring, a popular baitfish, without a valid receipt from a state or jurisdiction where harvest is permitted. The term river herring is collectively applied to two … Continued
A new law passed by the North Carolina General Assembly requires hunters and anglers to obtain written permission from a landowner or leaseholder before hunting or fishing on privately-owned posted property. The law applies to land, waters, ponds or legally … Continued
Power plants and other industrial facilities throughout the New York will be required to use the Best Technology Available (BTA) to protect aquatic wildlife when seeking cooling water intake permits under a new policy finalized by the New York State … Continued
Although traditional fishing techniques are practiced by the vast majority of anglers, there are actually a variety of methods for taking freshwater fish. Recently, alternative methods such as bowfishing, spearfishing, gigging, noodling, bush bobbing, and jug fishing have gained popularity … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is banning felt soles in Maryland waters beginning March 22, 2011 to protect and preserve native wildlife and habitats. The new regulations are an effort by the state to combat didymo, an invasive … Continued