BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A study analyzing the economic impact of recent hurricanes on the state’s fishing industry found losses estimated at $579 million. The study by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), LSU, and Louisiana Sea Grant focused on coastal damage from hurricanes Laura, Delta, Zeta,Read More →
Hardy ended 2021 with a slew of new products. From a range of great fly rods (which I’ll review in an upcoming post, so stay tuned!) to a handful of new reels, there are plenty of bright and fun new toys to play with for Hardy aficionados. One of theseRead More →
The money sportsmen spend on hunting and fishing licenses is a major contributor to conservation funding across the country. Today’s license fees are the basis for tomorrow’s opportunities. If we hope to pass on our national commitment to conservation to future generations, athletes must continue to lead the way. ThisRead More →
NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford firefighters put out two fires Wednesday in which a town garage caught fire early in the morning, before a fishing boat also caught fire hours later. No injuries were reported in the two incidents, according to statements released by firefighters. At 3:45 a.m. on JanuaryRead More →
DOUG LEIER ND Game and Fish Department The current state of winter fishing is best appreciated and understood if we look back at where we were when the ice receded last spring. “At that time we had around 430 lakes in North Dakota and as we move into the newRead More →
Commercial fishermen from a previous lost fishing gear recovery project begin to unload a boat full of lost or abandoned crab traps. Photo: Coastal Federation of North Carolina The Coastal Federation of North Carolina began the 2022 version of its lost fishery last weekg gear recovery project, an effort toRead More →
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, MICH. – Next month, one of Michigan’s most anticipated fishing seasons is set to return for four days – although it could very well end in a matter of hours. A beloved regional tradition that draws hundreds of anglers and spectators, the lake sturgeon fishing season on BlackRead More →
All spinnerbaits have a few basic components. Using the lead head, hook, and wire harness as a starting point, you will then slide at least one of the small metal beads onto the spinnerbait’s wire or arm. This is put here to prevent the little U-clevis that then just slipsRead More →
item Ice fishing on Big Muskego Lake MADISON, Wisconsin. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting a free fishing weekend January 15-16. No fishing license or stamp for trout and salmon is required. Anglers can fish in state waters where there is an open season. All other fishingRead More →
The pandemic has forced people to rethink how they would protect their health and well-being in 2021, and one of the ways they did so was to retreat outside. Michigan hunting and fishing license sales have surged in the past two years, according to the Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesRead More →