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Notes off a soiled cuff: Debate over stocking wild trout streams more heated than ever in Pennsylvania
The debate over stocking hatchery fish into any streams that could and should support wild brook trout has become more heated than ever. And now there is a new voice in the argument – the

Former Ohio Division of Wildlife chiefs reflect on their experience in the role
In the midst of the 2026 Ohio State Fair, a sportmen’s summer celebration was held at the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Natural Resources Park on the state fairgrounds.
The event was hosted by ODNR Director

Securing boat covers in a snap – video
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma offers a simple solution for boaters and anglers when securing boat covers.

Angler sets new Maryland record for false albacore caught near Ocean City
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Cooper Clark, of Ocean City, as the new state record holder for false albacore.
Clark’s 28.2-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 26.0 pounds that

Pennsylvania takes final action on extending length of legal trout
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners finalized new regulations increasing the minimum legal size for trout and standardizing a method for measuring fish at their July 27 meeting here.
The board voted unanimously to make

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission buys three Walnut Creek easements in Erie County
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commissioners, at their quarterly meeting here July 27, approved the purchase of three easements on Walnut Creek, a popular steelhead waterway in Erie County.
First, the Fish & Boat Commission

Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: DEP does mosquito control in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Program conducted truck mounted ultra-low volume mosquito control efforts July 22-23 in Delaware County in the following municipalities: Ridley Township, Tinicum Township, Clifton Heights Borough, Springfield Township

New group forms to put an end to stocking over wild fish in Pennsylvania
James Neely has no problem with stocked trout. He just doesn’t want them in wild trout streams.
A lifelong outdoorsman who lives in McKean County, Neely said it’s time for Pennsylvania to rethink its

Popular in western states, float tube fishing is primed to take hold in the Midwest
Walk into almost any tackle shop out west – in California, Oregon, Colorado, or Utah – and you’ll find float tubes hanging on the wall.
Talk to anglers who chase bass or trout in