Tag: conservation

Fishing remains one of America's favorite outdoor pastimes, but a new report reveals some surprising trends that could shape the future of the sport.   Special Report Provides Fishing Insights ...

Programs like the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund help keep access points like this open, safe and ready for anglers across the country.   Catfish Conservation: Key Funding ...

Thousands of invasive silver carp jump from the water as biologists attempt to capture them from a specialized electrofishing boat. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS) Clearing a River of Invasive Carp ...

Protecting Kentucky’s rivers and catfish populations: Game wardens conducted a 10-month investigation into illegal commercial fishing activity known as Operation River Raid. Photo by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife River Raid ...

Flatheads grow fast in the Susquehanna River system, attain large body sizes and can eat a variety of prey. Because adult flatheads have few natural predators, they can exert strong ...

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife game wardens recently executed 10 search warrants as part of a seven-month investigation into the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky ...

As good with a fishing rod as he was with a camera, Ron Wong spent his final years sharing the joys of angling with everyone who would listen. His contributions ...

Nebraska catfish anglers should be able to catch more whiskerfish thanks to recent stockings by the state Game and Parks Commission. (courtesy of NGPC) Channel Catfish Stockings Boost Angling Opportunities ...

Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration Act has made moments like this possible—public access, healthy waters and the joy of passing it all down. (photo courtesy of G3 Boats) Celebrating ...

Crews installed the channel catfish spawning boxes in Illinois’ lakes Mattoon, Paradise and Charleston in June. Photo courtesy of Illinois DNR Nesting Boxes Aim to Boost Illinois Catfish Populations.  By ...