Anglers casting their lines in North Mississippi's popular fishing lakes will need to adjust to new regulations aimed at protecting crappie populations. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fish and Parks (MDWFP) has implemented stricter catch limits in response to increased fishing pressure and technological advancements.

Texas outdoor enthusiasts should mark their calendars for August 15, when new hunting and fishing licenses for the 2024-25 season go on sale. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds hunters and anglers to review their options and ensure they're properly licensed before the September 1 start date.

A game warden arrested an angler on Saturday for illegal fishing in White County, Georgia.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is closely monitoring water temperatures in northwest Montana rivers and streams, which could lead to additional fishing restrictions this summer to protect stressed fish populations.

Florida's most popular freshwater game fish has a new official name. What anglers have long known as the largemouth bass is now officially recognized as the Florida bass, following a decision by the American Fisheries Society.

For the second time in four years, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has taken extraordinary measures to protect endangered sockeye salmon from dangerously warm river temperatures. More than 100 sockeye have been transported to the Eagle Hatchery near Boise after being trapped at the Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston.

South Carolina wildlife officials are renewing their warning to anglers about the invasive northern snakehead fish, urging them not to release the species if caught in state waters.

Yellowstone National Park officials have announced fishing restrictions in several rivers and streams starting Monday, July 15, due to dangerously high water temperatures caused by an intense heat wave. This decision aims to protect native and wild trout populations from extreme stress and potenti

The Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma have announced a landmark wildlife management reciprocity agreement, allowing their citizens to hunt and fish across participating tribes' treaty territories. This historic pact, known as the Five Tribe Wildlife Management Reciprocity Agreement, marks a significant step in tribal cooperation and sovereignty.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division is casting a wide net for angler participation in a blue catfish study on the Satilla River. This unique blend of conservation and recreation aims to engage fishing enthusiasts in vital research.

Hundreds of thousands of dead fish are washing up on the shores of Lake San Antonio in Monterey County, California, prompting officials to close the popular fishing destination indefinitely. The die-off, which began on July 4, initially affected bait fish but has since spread to larger species like catfish, bass, and trout. Bryan Flores, chief of parks in Monterey County, called it the largest fish die-off the county has ever seen.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has been putting fish back into Texas bays for 40 years. They've released almost 1 billion saltwater fish to help bring back native fish populations. TPWD planned to release the 1 billionth fish on Wednesday, but bad weather from Hurricane Beryl made them delay it. The fish they're releasing is a young red drum, a popular fish for Texas anglers.

A new study says that hunting and fishing for fun can make people better at taking care of the environment. This idea challenges the belief that leaving nature alone is the best way to protect it. Dr. Samuel Shephard, who studies fish and teaches at Ave Maria University, led the research. It was published in Nature Sustainability on July 3. The study found that hunting and fishing can help people feel more connected to nature and want to protect it.

Fishers in Erie, Pennsylvania, are not happy about a rule that says they must leave some skin on their fish when using public cleaning stations. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking into this issue after getting complaints.