For the first time, starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, streams in an eight-county area in southeastern Minnesota will open to catch-and-release trout fishing. The new regulations that went into effect this year make trout fishing in the southeast more accessible. … Continued
In December, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission congratulated Canada Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea for proposing new regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful invasive species. The recently proposed regulations would prohibit the importation, possession, transportation, and … Continued
A declining lake trout population in the Apostle Islands region of Lake Superior has prompted the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to adopt an emergency rule reducing the 2014-15 harvests at its December meeting. Population assessments over the last six to … Continued
North Dakota’s darkhouse spearfishing season opens Dec. 1, 2014 and extends through March 15, 2015. During this unique season, fishermen are allowed to harvest northern pike and nongame species thru the ice, using only a spear. Anglers should refer to … Continued
Anglers can comment on Florida’s proposed change to largemouth bass management by filling out an online survey or attending a local meeting. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is currently considering a five-bass daily bag limit, only one … Continued