Melting Sea Ice Could Lead to Pressure on Arctic Fishery

With melting sea ice opening up previously inaccessible parts of the Arctic Ocean, the fishing industry sees a potential bonanza. But some scientists and government officials have begun calling for a moratorium on fishing in the region until the true state of the Arctic fishery is assessed. When scientists with the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program began tracking 323 vertebrate species ...

OUTDOORS REPORT: Outlook good for fishing opener

Wisconsin’s general inland game fish season opens Saturday and state fisheries managers say the early spring that arrived this year should result in some excellent fishing conditions for anglers. In the north, ice-out was early and water temperatures have climbed into the low to mid-50 degree range even on northern lakes. Most lakes across the north are about 3-4 weeks past the main walleye ...

A local fishing primer for the uninitiated

How can you learn to fish? It's easier than you think.

Fish Report for weekend trout contests is good

With sunshine and temperatures in the 80s predicted, it's the perfect time to take a child fishing, and there are two trout fishing contests that kids of all ages — from 8 months to 80 years — will love this weekend.

Become a WCO for state Fish and Boat Commission

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is looking for people interested in a career as a waterways conservation officer. Applications for trainee positions must be sent to the state Civil Service Commission and postmarked by June 23. A written test with the Civil Service Commission must be completed by July 28.