New Mexico Weekly Fishing Report – 9/30/2008

Lake levels — Click here for the latest water storage reports from New Mexico reservoirs.
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
Catches of the week
Ute Lake: Sept. [...]

Florida Fish Busters’ Bulletin – Fishing remains a fun, healthy tradition available to everyone

Freshwater fishing is one of the many outdoor recreational activities encouraged by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
The FWC views outdoor recreation as a tremendously beneficial opportunity that should be available to all residents and visitors, and it strives to provide quality fishing, hunting and wildlife-viewing opportunities. 
Cheryl Charles, president of the Children and [...]

Delaware Youth Waterfowl Hunt Scheduled for October 4

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is again providing young and disabled (non-ambulatory) hunters a special opportunity to hunt waterfowl Saturday, Oct. 4. Hunting is permitted statewide on private and public lands, including state wildlife areas and federal refuges. Check specific area regulations for lottery times and blind availability.
Young hunters must be between 10-15 [...]

Flounder Limit of 10 Fish Enacted in Alabama

For the first time, Alabama anglers are now restricted in the number of flounder allowed in the daily creel limit. Barnett Lawley, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, signed the new saltwater fishing regulations, which contains a 10-fish daily creel limit on flounder, as well as increases in the minimum size [...]

Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week in Your State October 12-18, 2008

Whether it’s taking a walk among the fall colors, spotting a rare bird species, or learning about the cultural resources that are part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation mission, National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 12-18, 2008, celebrates the diversity and resources of America’s 548 national wildlife refuges.  And it’s a great opportunity [...]

South Carolina Saltwater Fishing Trends – 9/29/2008

Little River – Grand Strand – Charleston – Hilton Head – Tides – S.C. marine recreational fishing regulations (PDF file). Saltwater Fishing License site.
Fishing trends courtesy www.SCFishingReport.com. Check the site for recent updates and detailed reports.
Little River

Bluefish: Good to very good. Bluefish around the jetties. These fish are concentrating on schools of mullet; dead finger [...]

South Carolina Freshwater Fishing Trends – 9/29/2008

Fishing trends courtesy www.SCFishingReport.com. Check the site for recent updates and detailed reports.
Mountains Area
Lake Jocassee:

Bream: Excellent. For keeper sized bream move off the banks a bit and fish in 10-15 feet with crickets.
Catfish: Very good. Fish in 15-20 feet in the mouths of rivers and creeks. Anchor nightcrawlers or minnows on the bottom.
Trout: Good. [...]

Rainbow Trout to be Released in Ohio Waterways

COLUMBUS, OH – Approximately 25,000 rainbow trout, measuring 10 to 13-inches in length, will be released into 25 Ohio waterways this October, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
“This annual stocking provides excellent opportunities for anglers to continue fishing through the fall all across Ohio,” said Elmer Heyob, hatcheries program [...]

National Wild Turkey Federation Announces Kansas Habitat Projects for 2009

$18,175 allocated for specific projects; another $30,000 for outreach and education
ALLEN — The Kansas State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently announced selection of the following Hunting Heritage Super Fund proposals for funding 2009 projects in the Sunflower State. These proposals had been evaluated and ranked earlier by the Kansas Super Fund [...]

Reading Those Signs Can Improve Your Deer Hunting

LITTLE ROCK – A sensible step on the road to becoming a better deer hunter can be simply studying signs.
These signs aren’t the ones erected by highway departments. They are the ones made by the deer themselves, according to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff members.
Deer hunters toss that term “sign” about freely. “I found [...]