Date: 12/19/2017
Enjoying the marine environment doesn't have to stop when the warm weather ends
Date: 12/19/2017
Register and renew boats for 2018 now and save
Date: 12/12/2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- While many of the more than 63,000 boats damaged as a result of 2017 hurricanes will be repaired and have more years of life on the water, some used boat buyers in 2018 could end up with storm-damaged lemons.
Date: 12/8/2017
The Antiquities Act was put in place to protect America’s special outdoor sites.
Date: 12/6/2017
For FxR+ subscribers: 20% off Dynamic Lures
Date: 12/6/2017
North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2016-18 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the state Game and Fish Department's website for winter fishing regulations.
Date: 12/6/2017
You Asked for Less Ethanol With Your Gas EPA Adds More
Date: 12/6/2017
Sportsman's Warehouse Sheridan No. 190
Date: 12/6/2017
Many big game hunting seasons are coming to a close, and so are the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMA).
Date: 12/6/2017
Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a new chief of services. Dee Dee Hawk was selected chief after serving for 23 years in the Wildlife Forensics and Fish Health Laboratory, including 12 years as the director.
Date: 12/6/2017
Residents and non-residents can save in the month of December on annual fishing, small game and game bird licenses, fishing licenses and lifetime licenses and stamps for the 2018 season.
Date: 12/6/2017
Hodgman® designs waders to give anglers the fit needed to succeed in any element. With new technology infused throughout the new Aesis™ Sonic series, Hodgman is once again leading the way, allowing anglers the opportunity to exceed the limits.
Date: 12/1/2017
More Than 11,000 Episodes Part of Exclusive Outdoor Lifestyle Programming
Date: 12/1/2017
Date: 12/1/2017
Best Ice Fishing this Season Promises to End Two-Year Drought
Date: 12/1/2017
Cheyenne - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will soon wrap a series of conversations with the public about grizzly bears and grizzly bear management.
Date: 12/1/2017
WILMETTE, Ill. – (Marine NewsWire) Boating Writers International's (BWI's) Annual Writing Contest celebrates its Silver Anniversary this year with 17 categories offering $17,000 in prize awards
Date: 12/1/2017
KENNESAW, Ga.--The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) honored Yamaha Marine Group with a 2017 MarCom Platinum Award in the digital media category for the newly launched website YamahaOutboards.com. Judges reviewed more than 6,000 entries before selecting the 2017 winners.
Date: 12/1/2017
LARAMIE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department stocked 1,000 brood cull rainbow trout in Crystal and Granite reservoirs on Tuesday.
Date: 11/10/2017
LARAMIE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department welcomes Fisheries Biologist Chance Kirkeeng to the Laramie Region. Kirkeeng replaces Lee McDonald, who retired in August.
Date: 11/9/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission finalized a set of standards for landowners to follow when marking nonmeandered water over private property.
Date: 11/9/2017
St. Croix's new Legend Black ice rods offer superior sensitivity and extreme performance
Date: 11/9/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission removed the 15 inch minimum size restriction for walleye on Lake Poinsett at their November meeting last week. The length limit removal will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Date: 11/8/2017
What follows are a number of fisheries around North Dakota that, depending on ease of access and other factors, could provide good ice fishing opportunities for walleye, northern pike and other species.
Date: 11/8/2017
AUSTIN, Texas - Lew's Holdings Corporation ("Lew's"), a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Strike King Lure Company ("Strike King"), a leading supplier of branded fishing lures, sunglasses, and other fishing accessories.
Date: 11/8/2017
WETMORE, Colo. – On a recent cold October morning, a team of 20 aquatic biologists, other staff and volunteers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service fanned out across five drainages in the rugged foothills of the Wet Mountains.
Date: 11/8/2017
Entries are due soon for the Wyoming Wildlife photo contest.
Date: 11/8/2017
A Wyoming Game and Fish Department employee recently received national recognition for her dedication to conservation.
Date: 11/2/2017
Date: 11/2/2017
CHEYENNE – An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed northwest of Cody by an off-duty game warden Chris Queen as the bear charged him. The warden reported the event immediately.
Date: 11/2/2017
CODY- Last week, a hunter and her guide were injured by a grizzly bear in the backcountry while elk hunting on public land south of Cody. Both individuals were injured in the attack, but the injuries were not life threatening.
Date: 11/2/2017
CASPER – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Natrona County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating an incident on lands enrolled in the Access Yes program known as the Muddy Mountain Hunter Management Area.
Date: 11/2/2017
BAGGS—Wyoming Game and Fish Department Baggs Game Warden Kim Olson is seeking information on one deer and two elk poached in Elk Hunt Area 21 near Baggs, Wyo., between October 24 and 29.
Date: 11/2/2017
"Clark, I’ve heard Game and Fish use the word “fishery” a lot. What is a fishery?"
Date: 10/24/2017
GREEN RIVER—Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cokeville Game Warden Neil Hymas is seeking information on another case of elk over-limit and waste in Elk Hunt Area 105.
Date: 10/23/2017
ENCAMPMENT – A fish passage project on a tributary to the North Platte River near Encampment will make it easier for fish to move upstream to spawn without obstacles.
Date: 10/23/2017
October is the golden month for fall fishing.
Date: 10/10/2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission proposed to remove the 15-inch minimum size restriction for walleye on Lake Poinsett at their October meeting.
Date: 10/10/2017
Maurice Sporting Goods to be Acquired by Peak Global Holdings
Date: 10/6/2017
MONTROSE, Colo. – An innovative project developed cooperatively by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the city of Montrose has resulted in the establishment of a new state wildlife area for CPW and a new park for the city
Date: 10/6/2017
The legislative hearing and witness testimony can be found here.
Date: 10/6/2017
A millennial offers tips for getting younger boaters on the water
Date: 10/5/2017
Raymarine Axiom Software Update
Date: 10/5/2017
Salmon, trout and steelhead don't stand a chance against Seaguar's STS 100% fluorocarbon leaders Fluoro So Tough It'll Stop a Silver Bullet
Date: 10/5/2017
Date: 10/5/2017
BOZEMAN, Mont. - It's October, which not only means the time has come to take full advantage of fall fishing but also, to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Once again, Simms Fishing Products has released a limited edition collection of product that commemorates the month long event and benefits Casting for Recovery®.
Date: 10/5/2017
KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yamaha Marine Group announced today the "Why Wait for Spring" sales event, a new promotion that gives customers a great way to add even more value to new Yamaha four-stroke outboard purchases this fall.
Date: 10/5/2017
Longtime Employees at the World's Leading Fishing Tackle Manufacturer Will Build Upon Successful International Marketing Strategies
Date: 10/5/2017
Following its agreement with German manufacturer Neander Shark for exclusive global distribution of the game-changing Dtorque 111 twin-cylinder 50 hp diesel outboard engine, YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL (YMI) has announced the official launch of this exciting new propulsion product.
Date: 10/5/2017
Date: 9/20/2017
he Association of Collegiate Anglers is pleased to announce the continued support received from Mustang Survival for the 2018 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.
Date: 9/20/2017
The Bureau of Reclamation is preparing an environmental assessment (EA) for the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program, Proposed First Increment Extension. Reclamation, working with the states of Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska, water users, and environmental and conservation organizations, proposes to extend the First Increment of the basin-wide, cooperative Recovery Implementation Program by 13 years. Reclamation is doing this to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act.
Date: 9/13/2017
Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the Association of College Anglers announced that Power-Pole shallow water anchors will continue their support of the series
Date: 9/9/2017
WHEATLAND - If you were traveling on highway 270 in eastern Wyoming between August 31 and September 2 you could help solve a wildlife crime
Date: 9/4/2017
Ingenious new optics accessories compatible with modular Quick Attachment™ System
Date: 9/4/2017
Region 6 bull trout coordinator Wade Fredenberg teamed with noted Geographic photographer Joel Sartore in 2009 to capture underwater and aquarium-staged shots of bull trout in British Columbia's Wigwam River drainage, the headwaters of the Kootenai River, known as the "crown jewel" of bull trout spawning areas.
Date: 9/4/2017
Sheridan - Bighorn Reservoir and surrounding private land is enrolled in the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Access Yes program as Johnson County Walk-In Hunting Area #2 and Tongue River Walk-In Fishing Area #2. Bighorn Reservoir Company is repairing the dam at the reservoir and Game and Fish wants to alert sportsmen there will be heavy equipment working in the area this fall. Please give equipment the right-of-way and allow plenty of space for repair operations.
Date: 9/4/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your help to promote positive sportsmen/landowner relations.
Date: 9/4/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) has been stocking fish in alpine lakes via helicopter since the 1970s and stocks several lakes each year. Most alpine lakes do not have suitable spawning habitat to support a naturally reproducing fish population, thus requiring pe-riodic stocking to maintain a sport fishery. The helicopter stocking occurs in August as most alpine lakes are high elevation and late summer is the only time they are free of ice.
Date: 9/4/2017
OCEANSIDE, CA – Hobie, a leading manufacturer of premium kayaks and watersport products, today introduced its Mirage Compass as the newest addition to the brand's wildly popular MirageDrive kayak line at Paddlesports Retailer in Madison, Wisconsin. The new Compass couples Hobie's superior quality and innovative technology with a beautifully simple platform that is a balance of features and value.
Date: 9/4/2017
Collierville, Tenn. – One of the things that has made Strike King successful for over 50 years is that we are owned and run by anglers. We know what it takes to make a bait that functions and performs the way anglers expect
Date: 9/4/2017
Drop in on Trophy Game Fish with the New Weighted Soft Bait
Date: 9/4/2017
Nate, I hunt and fish around wetlands. What can I do to help protect them?
Date: 9/4/2017
In early 2017, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Wyoming initiated a first of its kind moose research project in the Bighorn Mountains.
Date: 9/4/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $5,000 grant from Wyoming Flycasters to assist with fish passage and aquatic habitat projects on the Encampment River.
Date: 9/4/2017
In cooperation with Bowhunters of Wyoming, Western Bear Foundation and Wyoming Outdoorsmen, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will distribute bear spray to hunters at no cost on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Date: 9/4/2017
MANILA — Whether you're a visitor to the area, or a local who has attended for years, if you visit Sheep Creek to see kokanee salmon on Sept. 16, pack a lunch so you can spend the day enjoying everything the area has to offer.
Date: 8/30/2017
The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Garmin will continue its support of the 2018 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.
Date: 8/29/2017
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking public comment on
the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s (DNRC) application to amend an incidental take permit to authorize additional incidental take on 81,416 acres of proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) land.
Date: 8/28/2017
Already known as one of the largest and longest supporters of competitive collegiate bass fishing, Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is once again boosting their support and long-standing partnership of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the Association of Collegiate Anglers.
Date: 8/23/2017
West Virginia and North Alabama sit in 2nd and 3rd
Date: 8/21/2017
Ranger Boats and the Association of Collegiate Anglers have renewed their long-standing partnership of the 2018 Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.
Date: 8/21/2017
Matt, how does Game and Fish help the public have more access for fishing, hunting and other activities?
Date: 8/21/2017
Date: 8/21/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is holding a public meeting in Cheyenne and has opened a comment period to gather public input on proposed regulations governing access to records, fur dealers and tanneries.
Date: 8/21/2017
Hunters prepping for their Wyoming hunts need to add one more crucial item to their packing list - a conservation stamp.
Date: 8/21/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $5,000 donation from the Wyoming Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Date: 8/16/2017
Shimano's New Sustain Spinning Reels
Date: 8/16/2017
Carter Lake (NE) Suspect for Zebra Mussels
Date: 8/16/2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission will take action on a petition proposal to designate Swan lake in Clark County as a "no boating zone" from Oct. 20 to Dec. 31 at their upcoming meeting in September.
Date: 8/16/2017
This fire ban is meant to keep the public safe and protect wildlife habitat.
Date: 8/14/2017
GREEN RIVER—Air and water temperatures are soaring and river flows are coming down and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Green River fish management staff is very concerned about the impacts to both fish and anglers in the Green River.
Date: 8/14/2017
VERNAL — You can make fishing better at Starvation Reservoir by keeping the small walleye you catch. And you can do the same thing at Red Fleet Reservoir by keeping the yellow perch you catch.
Date: 8/14/2017
LARAMIE – Laramie Region Fisheries Biologist Lee McDonald retired from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department on Aug. 4 after 41 years of dedicated service.
Date: 8/14/2017
To enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime-experience, boaters can prepare by making sure their boats are ready to launch with an aquatic invasive species (AIS) decal and inspection as well as safety equipment.
Date: 8/14/2017
Seven landowners from across the state were recognized by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with the 2017 Landowner of the Year Awards.
Date: 8/11/2017
Must catch all four subspecies of native Wyoming trout
Date: 8/11/2017
What's Happening With Renner Reservoir
Date: 8/11/2017
Local crews have begun rehabilitation assessments and restoration work
Date: 8/10/2017
Completed in 2016, reports provide current information about traffic and parking, as well as visitor demographics, values, experiences, and expectations.
Date: 8/10/2017
A short section of Forest Service Road 25, the Canyon Creek Road, will be closed beginning August 14, 2017
Date: 8/9/2017
Jenny Lake Rangers recently conducted two overnight search and rescue efforts.
Date: 8/8/2017
Bighorn Reservoir Company is repairing the dam at the reservoir and Game and Fish wants to alert sportsmen there will be heavy equipment working in the area this fall.
Date: 8/8/2017
Saltwater can be a double-edged sword! It's in our blood and it's what fuels our passion to keep searching for that next trophy. But, it is also the great enemy of fishing tackle.
Date: 8/8/2017
BoatUS' How-to videos are easy to watch.
15 new film shorts by BoatUS Editors on how to fix, learn,
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Date: 8/8/2017
Weekly Programming Highlights
Date: 8/8/2017
LINCOLN, Neb. – A health alert is in effect for Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County.
Date: 8/8/2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - While all 62 current Bass Fishing Hall of Fame members have waited for a place where others could honor them, the class of 2017 Hall inductees are being afforded a special benefit.
Date: 8/8/2017
More people are exploring the outdoors in Wyoming through hunting and fishing according to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department 2016 license sale data.
Date: 8/8/2017
This July, Game and Fish worked on a prescribed fire in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at Pine Grove in the Wyoming Range.
Date: 8/8/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with many partners, invested $6.3 million in direct on-the-ground contributions for habitat projects in 2016 to make sure all of the more than 800 species in Wyoming remain for future generations.
Date: 8/8/2017
BIG PINEY - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding two swans that were shot and killed on a pond about one mile east of the Sublette County Landfill
Date: 8/5/2017
SARATOGA –The Storer-Saratoga Lake Wetland near Saratoga is undergoing maintenance that will ensure proper function and keep the wetland healthy into the future.
Date: 8/5/2017
Public Access Areas Reopen!
Date: 8/5/2017
CODY- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, will tentatively conduct a helicopter fish stocking operation August 7 in the Absaroka Front and Beartooth Plateau areas of the Shoshone National Forest and other non-wilderness lands within the forest boundary.
Date: 8/5/2017
CASPER – With dry conditions, and county and federal fire restrictions in place, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is banning open fires on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands within the Casper Region.
Date: 7/27/2017
SHERIDAN - With the dry conditions and local county fire restrictions, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is banning open fires on all Game and Fish Commission-owned and administered lands within the Sheridan Region.
Date: 7/27/2017
Ed, I noticed a Game and Fish stocking truck with a school of kokanee salmon on the tank. Can you tell me what waters kokanee are stocked into each year?
Date: 7/27/2017
If you haven't been fishing yet this summer, it’s time to pack your gear.
Date: 7/27/2017
CASPER - With the retirement of Al Conder and promotion of Matt Hahn, the Casper Region of the Wyoming Game and Fish welcomes Jeff Glaid to the fisheries management crew.
Date: 7/21/2017
frogg toggs showcased two new products that were recognized for premier design during the “Best of Show” awards.
Date: 7/20/2017
The Clean Drain Dry Initiative has been honored once again with a special award for Outstanding Achievement by the Reduce Risks from Invasive Species Coalition (RRISC).
Date: 7/19/2017
Applications Open for National Safe Boating Advisory Council
Date: 7/19/2017
ICAST 2017 hosted the largest gathering of the domestic and international sportfishing trade
Date: 7/19/2017
LANDER- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your help to promote positive sportsmen/landowner relations.
Date: 7/19/2017
This week, ten hunters received the call of a lifetime from the Wyoming Game and Fish Director Scott Talbott.
Date: 7/17/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with many partners, invested $6.3 million in direct on-the-ground contributions for habitat projects in 2016 to make sure all of the more than 800 species in Wyoming remain for future generations.
Date: 7/11/2017
Lander- A large habitat enhancement project will continue this month in the South Pass area near the Beaver Creek Nordic Ski Trails and along the Louis Lake Road. The primary focus is restoring aging aspen stands where conifers are replacing aspen through natural forest succession.
Date: 7/10/2017
LOVELAND, Colo. – Colorado Parks & Wildlife was able to retain the recreation lease for Lonetree Reservoir through June 30, 2018, however this date will mark the end of the agency's management of the Loveland fishing area. There will not be public access to the property after that date.
Date: 7/10/2017
Volvo Penta has signed an agreement to become the major owner of innovative premium outboard motor manufacturer, Seven Marine, enabling the Swedish company to extend its scope of world-leading integrated propulsion systems.
Date: 7/10/2017
Collierville, Tenn. – One of the greatest compliments to a lure company is when professional custom bait painters start requesting your baits unpainted due to overwhelming request from their customers. This is a daily occurrence at Strike King. By popular demand, we are excited to introduce our new "Nude" lineup of clear hard baits for 2017!
Date: 7/10/2017
LOWELL, Michigan – MotorGuide, a trusted fishing brand with more than 50 years in engineering trolling motors and accessories, introduces Xi3 – the quietest and easiest to use motor in its class, with out-of-the box wireless control standard.
Date: 7/10/2017
New Rapala RipStop to Debut at ICAST
Date: 7/10/2017
Panfishing Tips from South Dakota GFP
Date: 7/10/2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Minnesota's state motto is "Star of the North," which seems appropriate seeing Bassmaster Magazine has crowned the state's Mille Lacs lake as the best bass fishery in the nation based on the recent release of the publication's 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings.
Date: 7/10/2017
Date: 7/10/2017
Lander – As more roads and trails open and recreationists are able to head to the mountains, the potential for interactions with wildlife increases. Recently, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has responded to calls regarding black bears near camps and human structures.
Date: 7/10/2017
The summer is a great time to be outside in nature, but those enjoying the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s Wildlife Habitat Management Areas (WHMAs) and Public Access Areas (PAAs) can help prevent wildfires from starting.
Date: 7/10/2017
If you’ve been waiting to hit the water for fishing thus far into the summer, it’s time to pack your gear.
Date: 7/5/2017
LINCOLN, Neb. – Fishing activity is picking up, with some excellent results reported. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds anglers to heed fishing regulations whey they are out enjoying the summer.
Date: 7/5/2017
Buffalo Bill Reservoir, located approximately 10 miles west of Cody, is one of the most unique and important standing water fisheries in the Bighorn Basin.
Date: 7/5/2017
Finding a place to fish in Wyoming has never been easier. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has many online resources to take the guesswork out of finding locations and public access.
Date: 7/5/2017
LARAMIE – The Laramie Region will follow Goshen County in implementing a partial fire ban starting Wednesday, July 5 on Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-owned lands within Goshen County.
Date: 6/29/2017
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on the July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home.
Date: 6/29/2017
This new program is designed to allow consumers to take advantage of special repower financing and a six-year limited warranty on outboard engines ranging from 2.5hp to 25hp.
Date: 6/29/2017
Explorer Backpacks with Junior Trainee workbook for check out
Date: 6/28/2017
Idaho: F&G Department Officially Adopts License Price Lock
Date: 6/28/2017
8 safety tips for boating's busiest time of the year
Date: 6/28/2017
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold a free fishing workshop in Cheyenne to offer tips on where and how to fish.
Date: 6/28/2017
GREEN RIVER—When Christian Cosby threw out a chunk of sucker meat on his six pound test he never expected to catch a huge channel catfish.
Date: 6/28/2017
Date: 6/27/2017
Longtime Ranger pro returns to professional fishing
Date: 6/27/2017
Wyoming Game and Fish applauds all partners who have helped in this incredible recovery story
Date: 6/27/2017
Game and Fish reminds all of those boaters to be prepared and be sure watercraft is outfitted with the required safety equipment.
Date: 6/26/2017
Twentieth Television to National Geographic Channel's Hit Show
"Wicked Tuna"
Date: 6/26/2017
Fisher Celebrates Legacy of Crafting the World's Most Trusted Baits
Date: 6/23/2017
Date: 6/23/2017
Kids Get Reward for Safe Boating in Montana
Date: 6/23/2017
Torqeedo's Travel outboard is designed for small boats, dinghies and daysailers as large as 1.5 tons.
Date: 6/23/2017
Low-profile Fixed Mount Radios are Packed with Features
Date: 6/23/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding watercraft users to be aware of the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) laws and regulations and to Clean, Drain, Dry their boats after being in the water.
Date: 6/22/2017
Fast start proves key to pro-angler's title win
Date: 6/21/2017
Angler upgrades Ranger boat and Evinrude outboard
Date: 6/17/2017
Rattlesnake safety tips
Date: 6/16/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - With passage of House Bill 1001 by the SD Legislature, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is now in the process of removing the cables that have blocked boat ramps on nonmeandered waters primarily in the eastern half of the state.
Date: 6/16/2017
Navico's patent claims determined to be invalid by the Federal Circuit
Date: 6/16/2017
Crosslake, MN – Don't be surprised when your smartphone goes full A.I., 3D and solar powered—all at once. Or when your device lets you interact with lifelike holographic images. Or when something called 'augmented reality' endows your phone with Star Trek Tricorder powers, scanning, analyzing and enhancing anything in your world.
Date: 6/16/2017
In the next several weeks, wildlife throughout Wyoming will be bearing young. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges people who come across young animals to leave newborn wildlife alone.
Date: 6/16/2017
GREEN RIVER—After an interesting and very rewarding 39 years working for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Rock Springs Game Warden Dave Hays is now ready to retire.
Date: 6/16/2017
Steve, Game and Fish cares a lot about marshes and other wetlands. How do those help benefit uses other than wildlife in Wyoming?
Date: 6/10/2017
Take a glimpse inside the law enforcement efforts of Wyoming’s game wardens--the 2016 Wyoming Game and Fish Department Law Enforcement report is now available.
Date: 6/10/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is encouraging anyone who finds or harvests an animal that is wearing a tracking collar (or transmitter) to return that piece of equipment undamaged.
Date: 6/10/2017
"Brian, why does the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission own and manage lands?"
Date: 6/10/2017
Public Access Areas near Pinedale closed due to flooding
Date: 6/10/2017
More people in Utah's backcountry means more encounters with bears
Date: 6/7/2017
Tennessee angler adds $20,000 with Ranger Cup bonus
Date: 6/5/2017
North Alabama and University of Tennessee-Knoxville Finish 2nd and 3rd Respectively
Date: 5/31/2017
Fishing experts will be on hand to share tips, demonstrate techniques and answer questions
Date: 5/31/2017
Great news: two separate reports by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Outdoor Foundation show positive signs for fishing participation!
Date: 5/31/2017
National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) helps kick off summer with events and activities during the week of June 3-11.
Date: 5/31/2017
Earlier this month, RBFF announced the release of its 2017 Best Family-Friendly Places to Fish and Boat.
Date: 5/31/2017
Each year the Wyoming Game and Fish Department must spend an estimated $15,000 to repair, replace and remove damaged signs and infrastructure to vandalism from Game and Fish properties statewide.
Date: 5/31/2017
CASPER – Anglers near Casper have a unique opportunity to catch Arctic grayling in several community fishing ponds this summer.
Date: 5/31/2017
GREEN RIVER--The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently stocked Arctic grayling in southwest Wyoming, providing anglers an opportunity to catch this unique fish.
Date: 5/27/2017
Boaters must stop at mandatory inspection stations
Date: 5/26/2017
arleton State and University of North Alabama Sit in 2nd and 3rd
Date: 5/26/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a new chief of fisheries.
Date: 5/26/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $7,500 donation for its Access Yes Program, previously the Private Lands Public Wildlife Access Program.
Date: 5/26/2017
2017 watercraft safety
Date: 5/26/2017
"Kristen, what safety equipment do I need on my boat?"
Date: 5/26/2017
Everyone can fish without a license for statewide Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Date: 5/26/2017
June 3 is Wyoming Free Fishing Day
Date: 5/25/2017
Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ make announcement just in time for National Fishing and Boating Week
Date: 5/25/2017
ust like the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup, and the NBA Finals, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship crowns the best team in the sport.
Date: 5/25/2017
This is a good question, especially as the weather is getting warmer and many are getting ready to go boating. Boats must have four main types of safety equipment:
Date: 5/17/2017
GREEN RIVER--Many anglers probably remember when they couldn’t see the rocks along the water’s edge of Flaming Gorge Reservoir because it was teeming with smallmouth bass. Not the case today.
Date: 5/16/2017
Agreement includes largest native trout restoration in Colorado history
Date: 5/16/2017
CODY- Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Rocky Mountain Discount Sports invite the public to come and observe a Yellowstone cutthroat trout infusion in Cody on May 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of Rocky Mountain Discount Sports.
Date: 5/16/2017
"Beth, what are the proposed changes to the AIS regulations and why are they important?"
Date: 5/16/2017
Lynn Jahnke, Sheridan Regional Wildlife Management Coordinator, will retire from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department after spending 34 years working at several locations around Wyoming.
Date: 5/16/2017
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has unique ideas for the hunter, angler or wildlife lover in your life.
Date: 5/10/2017
Want a career in the fishing industry? The Next Bite is looking for an Office Manager/Producer.
Date: 5/10/2017
BoatUS photo contest good for any catch, past or recent
Date: 5/10/2017
Of all high school state championships – football, golf, soccer, speech/debate, track and field, etc. – none are more “Wyoming” than the state hunting championships.
Date: 5/8/2017
Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 State-Fish Art Contest from across the nation.
Date: 5/8/2017
Spring is a great time to get outside and catch bass, crappie, bluegill and other warmwater fish in Utah.
Date: 5/8/2017
Game and Fish is holding public meetings on the proposed 2017 gray wolf hunting seasons and has opened a comment period to gather public input.
Date: 5/8/2017
Ian, why are wetlands important habitats in Wyoming?
Date: 5/8/2017
You can learn how to catch the largest cool water fish in Utah by watching a tiger muskie seminar online.
Anglers of all ages enjoy catching tiger muskie.
Date: 5/8/2017
LARAMIE – The Wick/Beumee Wildlife Habitat Management Area will reopen to human presence on Tuesday, May 16. Foot traffic will be allowed beginning at midnight on 16th and the gate will open to vehicles at 8 a.m.
Date: 5/3/2017
Each year the Association recognizes a law enforcement officer, a biologist and a support person.
Date: 5/3/2017
Game and Fish is hosting a brand new wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation 3-day summer day camp, “Camp Wild,” for students entering 5th and 6th grade.
Date: 5/1/2017
Southwest Mississippi Community College & Bryan College Claim 2nd & 3rd, respectively
Date: 5/1/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), Health (DOH) and Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are reminding anglers to check the current list of fish consumption advisories as the 2017 fishing season begins.
Date: 5/1/2017
Tungsten Lures on Increase for Walleye Anglers
Date: 5/1/2017
VERNAL — Big changes are in store for two fisheries in the Uintah Basin. Biologists are hoping to create the best largemouth bass fishery, and the best bluegill fishery, in the area.
Date: 5/1/2017
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted a year-round ban on sturgeon fishing in the Gilbert River as well as additional seasonal angling closures.
Date: 4/29/2017
"Kim, I have heard about the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Forensics Laboratory. What kind of testing happens there?"
Date: 4/29/2017
"Dusty, what are some ways I can prevent bear encounters and be “Bear Aware” when I’m recreating outside?"
Date: 4/27/2017
Just because you're boating in a state with legalized marijuana doesn't mean you can bring it on board.
Date: 4/27/2017
The Association of Collegiate Anglers and the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series will be returning to Lake Pickwick in Florence, Alabama for the 2018 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship
Date: 4/25/2017
Date: 4/25/2017
STURTEVANT, Wis., – BRP, a world leader in powersports, announced today an industry-leading, eight year, factory-backed extended service coverage on all Evinrude E-TEC and Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines. This exciting new, unparalleled offer runs from April 17, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
Date: 4/25/2017
Solid body swimbait rolls and thumps seductively
Date: 4/25/2017
On April 15, Montana's full response to the invasive mussels began statewide with more than 30 inspection stations, decontamination stations for boats leaving Tiber and Canyon Ferry Reservoirs and a broad outreach and education effort to help ensure people recreating on Montana's waterways are practicing clean, drain and dry techniques at all times.
Date: 4/21/2017
Date: 4/20/2017
Bryan College Remains 1st with a slight 29-point Lead over University of North Alabama
Date: 4/20/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - In compliance with the recent Supreme Court ruling in Duerre v. Hepler, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is closing Department-managed boat launches on non-meandered bodies of water.
Date: 4/20/2017
Heroes on the Water Announces New CEO
Date: 4/20/2017
New Study on Attracting First-Time Boat Buyers
Date: 4/20/2017
Boaters who have their watercraft inspected for aquatic invasive species (AIS) will be eligible to win prizes through the 2017 Wyoming AIS Boater Appreciation Raffle.
Date: 4/20/2017
Here is a rundown on what you need to know when you're out negotiating access between public and private land.
Date: 4/20/2017
Get an early start on your fishing this year and head out to Flaming Gorge and Gray Reef where the fishing is heating up with the spring.
Date: 4/18/2017
Native westslope cutthroat trout swim in the north fork of the Flathead River in northwestern Montana. However, cutthroat trout populations are threatened by hybridization from mating with rainbow trout.
Date: 4/14/2017
Angler wins Z518 with top finish in Ranger Cup program
Date: 4/14/2017
The Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is proud to announce after a record turn out in 2017
Date: 4/14/2017
Florida angler adds $25,000 Ranger Cup bonus
Date: 4/13/2017
With the coming of spring and warmer weather conditions, snakes of many species are through hunkering down, making human encounters with these elusive creatures more likely.
Date: 4/13/2017
Texas Collegiate Challenge
presented by Abu Garcia
Date: 4/13/2017
Angler rallies with two 23-plus-pound bags on final two days
Date: 4/12/2017
Three New Nebraska Records So Far This Year
Date: 4/12/2017
The 2018 Conservation stamp will, for the second consecutive year, feature the work of a Wyoming artist.
Date: 4/12/2017
Boaters who have their watercraft inspected for aquatic invasive species (AIS) will be eligible to win prizes through the 2017 Wyoming AIS Boater Appreciation Raffle.
Date: 4/12/2017
Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Check Station Moved to WYDOT Rest Area in Sheridan
Date: 4/10/2017
Trout Unlimited commissioned a study of the economic impact of trout fishing and stream restoration activities the Driftless Area.
Date: 4/7/2017
Matt, how does Game and Fish manage for walleye?
Date: 4/6/2017
General Tire Launches "Reel Job" Sweepstakes
Date: 4/6/2017
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourage boaters to enroll in a boating education course prior to the kickoff of the boating season.
Date: 4/6/2017
Montana's Fish and Wildlife Commission, in a special teleconference meeting last week, approved new rules for boaters at Canyon Ferry and Tiber reservoirs.
Date: 4/5/2017
"Brian, why does the Game and Fish have seasonal closures on many of its Wildlife Habitat Management Areas?"
Date: 4/5/2017
The public is invited to attend the 34th annual Wyoming Game and Fish Conservation Stamp Art Show on Friday, April 7 beginning at 5 p.m
Date: 4/5/2017
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) recently committed $422,763 to projects in Wyoming with $83,500 going to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Date: 3/31/2017
University of North Alabama in 2nd & the
University of Tennessee-Knoxville takes 3rd
Date: 3/30/2017
MacArthur Park is in the middle of Los Angeles, near downtown. At the center of the park is a small lake, and it's not most people's idea of a picturesque fishing spot.
It was there that the California Ghetto Carping club caught a record breaking fish this week — a 50-pound carp.
Date: 3/28/2017
This year the Wyoming Legislature cut several budgets, this included $9.8 million per biennium that went to five Wyoming Game and Fish Department programs.
Date: 3/28/2017
Water Levels Rising Fishing Outlook Promising!
Date: 3/28/2017
VERNAL — Reservoirs in Northeastern Utah have had their fair share of hard times recently. The amount of snow received between 2012 and 2016 was average at best — and very low at worst. The lack of snow led to low water levels or water levels that fluctuated drastically.
Date: 3/28/2017
Long spinning rods join St. Croix Legend Tournament lineup improves drop shotting, wacky-rigging/shaky head and hair jig techniques
Date: 3/27/2017
Louisiana State takes 2nd & Tennessee Tech takes 3rd
on Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, Arkansas
Date: 3/25/2017
ALEXANDRIA, VA, – If you get in an accident while trailering your boat, do you know which insurance policy will pay for repairs to the trailer?
Date: 3/25/2017
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will begin sampling shovelnose sturgeon in Lake Sharpe in an effort to document population characteristics and seasonal behaviors of the species.
Date: 3/25/2017
Janet, what will women learn at the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camp Game and Fish is organizing
Date: 3/25/2017
CODY- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department cautions sportsmen and recreationists to be aware of sizable increases in water flows in the Bighorn River March 28 as part of a flushing flow project.
Date: 3/25/2017
Road at Lusby Public Access Area to close for 24 hours due to construction
Date: 3/25/2017
The Commission elected Keith Culver as president, Mark Anselmi as vice president
Date: 3/24/2017
The 2017 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Open is finally here!
Date: 3/22/2017
The second major televised event of the 2017 Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is now only five days away.
Date: 3/21/2017
Lowrance® Announces Software Update for
HDS Gen3 and Elite-Ti Displays
Date: 3/21/2017
Brandon, how does the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s fish health lab work to insure Wyoming’s fisheries are healthy?
Date: 3/21/2017
The application deadline for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department run program, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, is only weeks away.
Date: 3/21/2017
It’s that time of year again when bears are waking up and people are preparing to enjoy the great outdoors.
Date: 3/21/2017
If you have an interest in burrowing owls, trumpeter swans, bald eagles, bighorn sheep, wolverines, greater short-horned lizards and Yellowstone cutthroat trout then you have an interest in Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan.
Date: 3/20/2017
ATTENTION GRADES K-12! Deadline is Friday March 31st! Two weeks are left to create a State-Fish Art entry of your chosen fish. You have to enter to win!
Date: 3/18/2017
Date: 3/18/2017
"Diana, how will the heavy winter snow impact fishing this year?"
Date: 3/18/2017
It lasts just a short time. But "ice off" can be a great time to catch lots of fish.
Steinaker Reservoir is a great place to fish from the shore at ice off.
Date: 3/18/2017
Date: 3/16/2017
A Utah man found out what happens when you claim residency in three states in order, to buy resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Date: 3/16/2017
Prizes Include Power-Pole Big Bass of Event
Date: 3/15/2017
Nebraska G&P Seeks Seasonal Employees
Nebraska state park areas statewide are looking for seasonal employees to assist with park management functions, which include: Food Service, Facility Maintenance, Tour Guides, Office Support, Entrance Booths, Grounds Maintenance, Security, Receptionist, Lifeguard, Laundry Worker, Housekeeping, Horticulture and Wranglers.
Date: 3/15/2017
Company seeks "going-concern" sale to complete restructuring
Operations remain ongoing during process employee pay, benefits protected
Date: 3/15/2017
JACKSON – The Jackson office of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department welcomes Doug McWhirter as the new Wildlife Management Coordinator for the Jackson and Pinedale regions
Date: 3/15/2017
Douglas – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently closed a poaching case in Converse County Circuit Court. On March 13, 2017, Ricky J. Mills, 37, and Jimmy G. Duncan, 25 pled no contest to numerous wildlife violations totaling over $30,000 in fines. Mills and Duncan are from Bedford, Kentucky.
Date: 3/15/2017
GREEN RIVER—A Utah man found out what happens when you claim residency in three states in order, to buy resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Date: 3/15/2017
The annual National Park Week celebration is approaching! Have you marked the dates in your calendar yet? From April 15 through April 23, park lovers across the country will commemorate the over 400 astounding sites we’re proud to call our national parks.
Date: 3/14/2017
President Trump signed an executive order today that will begin to unravel protections included in the Clean Water Rule.
Date: 3/14/2017
Most anglers put their rods away once the snow starts to fall
Date: 3/13/2017
Brrrrrrrrrr!! That was the feeling for the first 2017 event of the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
Date: 3/10/2017
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will stock 10,000 rainbow trout below Fort Randall Dam beginning this week, weather permitting.
Date: 3/10/2017
See More of What's Out There in Challenging Lowlight Conditions with Costa's New Sunrise Silver Mirror Lens
Date: 3/8/2017
Kalispell Interviews are March 17 (9a.m. to 4 p.m.) and March 18 (9a.m. to noon) at FWP Headquarters on N. Meridian Road
Date: 3/8/2017
New rules should reduce the spread of quagga mussels
Date: 3/8/2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Lew's announces the introduction of the Lew's Mach Product Grant (Lew's MPG) high school program that is designed to provide product support to organized high school fishing efforts throughout the United States.
Date: 3/8/2017
New Storm 360 GT Searchbait Covers More Water, Uncovers More Fish
Date: 3/7/2017
Joe Sandrini, wildlife biologist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Newcastle, was recently recognized for his long-term work with wild turkeys in Wyoming.
Date: 3/7/2017
On March 3, 2017 a three judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recognized Wyoming’s wolf management plan should be upheld.
Date: 3/6/2017
For winter enthusiasts, the last few months have been without a doubt, all time. Sledders, skiers and WYDOT have all gotten their fair share of “powder slaying” and it’s not even over.
Date: 3/4/2017
Lew's Mach product grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including fundraisers to help get teams to tournaments, or as loaners for members, or as prizes, etc.
Date: 3/4/2017
Troy, how can landowners get involved with Access Yes and support hunting and fishing?
Date: 3/4/2017
Officers enforcing shed antler closure
Date: 3/4/2017
New rules should reduce the spread of quagga mussels
If you boat on two popular waters in Utah, you need to be aware of two major changes. In addition to stopping at all mandatory inspection stations that are open, you must do the following to prevent spreading quagga mussels:
Date: 3/3/2017
The International Federation of Fly Fishers is a global organization dedicated to the support, enhancement and protection of the recreational opportunities
Date: 3/2/2017
Trump's most recent executive order puts fish and waterfowl habitat back at risk by directing agencies to scrap and rewrite the key rule created to help protect headwater streams and wetlands
Date: 3/2/2017
The Montana House of Representatives voted to kill a bill that would have strengthened the authority of county governments to remove illegal barriers on county roads that block access to public land for hunting, fishing, and other recreation.
Date: 3/1/2017
New Software Upgrade includes Major Improvement to Surface Clarity
Date: 3/1/2017
New rules should reduce the spread of quagga mussels
Date: 3/1/2017
In response to recent customers' feedback, YakGear is proud to release the latest Reload models from Viking Kayaks. The new 2017 designs of the Profish Reload and the Profish Reload Z are now available for purchase.
Date: 3/1/2017
New Daiwa Fuego Baitcasters
Date: 3/1/2017
Corona, Calif.– Accurate has introduced new BV-500-sized single-speed and two-speed reels to its popular Valiant lever-drag series.
Date: 3/1/2017
Mark Rose designed a specific selection of models for his Lew's Ledge rod series to cover most fishing applications. (Photo courtesy Ron Wong)
