Coastal Land Preserved on 15th Anniversary of Major Oil Spill off Puerto Rico

422 Acre San Miguel Natural Reserve Protects Beachfront, Habitat for Fish, Turtles and Birds
On the 15th anniversary of a million-gallon oil spill that damaged the coastline of Puerto Rico, NOAA and partner organizations are celebrating the purchase of 152 acres to expand a coastal reserve near one of the areas hardest hit by the spill.
NOAA, [...]

North Carolina Waterfowl Hunters Urged to Use Caution on the Water

RALEIGH, N.C.  – Waterfowl hunters are reminded by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to use basic safety precautions when boating.
Capt. Chris Huebner, the state’s hunting and boating safety coordinator, recommends the following guidelines:

Wear a proper personal flotation device and insist that passengers wear one also.
Be aware that small, flat-bottom vessels are prone to capsizing and [...]

Tog Fishing – The Basics

Tautog fishing is at its best in the fall. Commonly called “tog”, tautog is one of the most challenging species to pursue while fishing over New Jersey’s Artificial Reefs.
This fall the posession limit increases to six fish a day on November 16 (it is a one fish limit at the time this is being written [...]

Mississippi Anglers Get Three Days of Free Fishing

JACKSON – Mississippi is observing National Fishing and Boating Week June 1-8 by waving fishing fees and boat launching to fish for anglers on Mississippi State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes for three weekend days, June 1, 7 and 8. A valid Mississippi freshwater fishing license or proof of exemption is still required.
“This is [...]

New Tool Helps Fight Quagga Mussels

Bill gives officers authority to stop, inspect and detain boats and vehicles
Utah has a new tool to help prevent quagga and zebra mussels from entering the state—Senate Bill 238.
Passed during the 2008 legislative session, SB-238 gives Utah law enforcement officers and port-of-entry agents the authority to stop, inspect and detain vehicles and boats that may [...]