Indiana man sentenced with Lacey Act violations for paddlefish trafficking
USFWS Reports
April 25, 2022
Man fined $5,500 and will pay $64,465 in restitution to the Ohio DNR.
Paddlefish
World-record paddlefish caught in Oklahoma
Site Staff
July 1, 2021
The 164-pound fish was snagged near Tulsa recently.
Investigation, escalating violations lead to suspension of paddlefish seasons on Alabama River
Staff and News Reports
August 10, 2018
During the 2018 season, reports of illegal fishing methods used by some permitted paddlefish harvesters lead to ADCNR law enforcement officers initiating an intensive investigation, which resulted in 135 convictions for violations.
On Texas-Louisiana border, efforts continue to introduce more paddlefish
Associated Press
August 14, 2017
Aquarium officials look to find home for threatened species in Caddo Lake.
North Dakota paddlefish snagging season to close May 8
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
May 5, 2017
The 2016-18 fishing proclamation allows for the closing of the snagging season early if it appears the harvest will exceed 1,000 paddlefish.
North Dakota paddlefish snagging season nears; Game and Fish to provide free cleaning service
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
April 25, 2017
It opens May 1, and depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department.
Missouri, Big Sioux rivers paddlefish season opens March 1
Iowa DNR
February 15, 2017
The Iowa DNR and other state fisheries agencies tag paddlefish to better understand and manage populations.
‘Paddlefishing’ in Iowa? License deadline approaching
Iowa DNR
January 10, 2017
Average length of fish harvested in 2016 was about 33 inches, but paddlefish have the potential to reach lengths of over 50 inches and weigh over 50 pounds
Proposal would allow Oklahoma hunters to use dogs for tracking game
Associated Press
December 30, 2016
Hunters may soon be able to use blood-tracking dogs to find wounded deer in Oklahoma
