National Fishing

Biloxi, Miss. (AP) _ Menhaden is a small fish creating a big controversy on the Mississippi Gulf Coast between those who want a catch limit and greater controls on the industry and Omega Protein, the

Des Moines – Keep your head up and your eyes peeled for majestic bald eagles along Des Moines’ rivers this winter. While taking leisurely walks around Gray’s Lake, or fishing on the bridge at the

Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife’s Fish Ohio program was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame for 2009. The Fish Ohio program is the only honoree

Des Moines – The new daily bag limits on bluegills and crappies became effective on Jan. 21 for all public waters in the state. The new bag limit does not apply to private farm ponds

Registration will be 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 21, at the regional Fish, Wildlife and Parks office, 4600 Giant Springs Road. Classes will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 27, 29, 30, May

Harrisburg – Samples taken from the 39 hunter-killed elk during the state’s 2008 hunting season have all tested negative for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to Dr. Walt Cottrell, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s wildlife veterinarian.

Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) are launching a monofilament fishing line recycling program across the Commonwealth. Both state agencies will install PVC

Registration will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., March 17; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 18-20, at the Region 4 Fish, Wildlife and Parks office, 4600 Giant Springs Road. A parent or guardian