How do wildlife survive the harsh realities of winter?
Jeff Frischkorn
January 25, 2019
Animals, fish have adapted to the conditions over time, biologists say.
Fish
Bass virus confirmed in additional lakes in northern Lower Peninsula
Michigan DNR
January 24, 2019
This time LMBV was found in smallmouth bass in Beaver Lake (Alpena County) during the investigation of a fish kill and in Avalon Lake (Montmorency County). These latest discoveries indicate the virus is spreading northward
Ballyhooed Burbot? Idaho approves fishing for species after population rebounds
Associated Press
January 4, 2019
The fishing season is the first greenlighted by state officials since 1992.
Wildlife officials seek cause of Lake Champlain salmon decline
Associated Press
January 2, 2019
Biologists aren’t sure what’s up, but they are paying attention.
Ohio DNR: Lake Erie’s central basin sees strong walleye hatch
Ohio DNR Reports
December 19, 2018
The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s results from the 2018 survey indicate that young-of-the-year walleye catch rates were the highest recorded in the past 20 years of the central basin trawl survey.
Wisconsin researchers work to breed yellow perch
Associated Press
December 5, 2018
“It will mean that when you go to a perch fry, you will probably actually get yellow perch. Because right now, if you ‘value shop’ your fish fry, you are more than likely not getting
In North Dakota, ‘One of the highest collection of eggs in the history of the salmon program’
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
November 9, 2018
Average size of Lake Sakakawea female salmon was 6 pounds, and once again there was an abundance of young male salmon, which typically forecasts a good run the next couple years.
Minnesota, Wisconsin propose fishing regulation changes on Mississippi
Staff and News Reports
November 1, 2018
Would include the combined daily bag limit for walleye and sauger from six to four, with one over 20 inches, and include an option to further reduce the bag limit for sauger in Pools 5
State’s first catch-and-release record for pike comes on Mille Lacs
Minnesota DNR Reports
October 22, 2018
Fish measured 43-1/2 inches and was caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota.
