TV report: Michigan officials didn’t notify residents of unsafe fish
Associated Press
March 5, 2018
The state began testing fish from Freska Lake in September after residents raised concerns.
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We need to help our waterways – now
Mike Raykovicz
March 5, 2018
Individually, we may not have much of an impact, but collectively, we can do something positive to help our waterways recover.
DNR: New northern pike regs highlight 2018 Minnesota fishing rule changes
Minnesota DNR Reports
March 5, 2018
New regulations for catching and keeping northern pike will be the most significant change anglers will see when they open up the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Regulations Booklet being distributed throughout the state, the DNR said
South Dakota makes switch to catch-and-release only for muskies
Staff and News Reports
March 5, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission changed the harvest restrictions for muskellunge and tiger muskies from a statewide 40-inch minimum length limit and a daily limit of one fish to
DNR releases first Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Plan
Michigan DNR
March 2, 2018
According to the DNR, the plan sets long-term vision and goals for the Lake Michigan fishery and establishes a process to continuously involve the public to seek alignment on shorter-term strategies and tactics.
Tyson Foods fined $2 million for causing major Missouri fish kill
Associated Press
March 1, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Tyson Foods Inc.’s poultry subsidiary has been ordered to pay a $2 million fine for discharges from a southwest Missouri plant that caused a fish kill. The U.S. Justice Department announced that
In Ohio, with spring comes fish-kill possibilities
Ohio DNR Reports
February 27, 2018
According to the ODNR Division of Wildlife fisheries biologists, minor fish kills do not significantly impact fish populations or sport fishing opportunities in lakes and reservoirs. Fish kills are fairly common in Ohio, particularly right
West Virginia trout hatchery rebounding after flood
Associated Press
February 23, 2018
Most of the physical damage has been repaired, but another year and a half remains before the hatchery can fully resume its primary mission – providing rainbow trout eggs to hatcheries in 14 states.
Idaho utility continues bid to negate Oregon fish law
Associated Press
February 19, 2018
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho utility is challenging a decision by federal regulators rejecting its request to negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake
