Fishing in the Great Lakes
Fishing and Hunting in Nebraska
Duck hunting in the Midwest
This page is a work in progress and showcases fishing and hunting as a way of life, a food source, and recreational opportunity for millions of Americans. The management of fish and wildlife populations for the benefit of current and future generations is the foundation of our Nation’s conservation heritage. We help to inform decisions through a variety of actions, from the development and implementation of basic monitoring protocols to complex population modeling. These efforts serve to facilitate the conservation and restoration of rare and declining species and to sustainably manage harvests of game and furbearer species for food.
Points of consensus on catch-and-release:
Catch-and-release (C&R) fishing aims to reduce fish mortality while allowing recreational fishing. There is ongoing debate about the impacts of C&R on individual fish versus fish populations. We aim to provide common ground for anglers, scientists, and managers to enhance discussions on C&R. This ongoing research emphasize the importance of embracing a holistic, cooperative approach.
Effects of sucker gigging on fish in Oklahoma scenic rivers
Suckers are ecologically important fish and support some recreational fisheries, even though they’re not usually seen as 'sport fish.' In the Ozark Highlands in Oklahoma, gigging (a form of fishing) for suckers is a popular cultural activity, but its impact on sucker populations is not well understood. We are conducting research to identify sustainable harvest levels for suckers to ensure safe gigging practices and protect the ecosystem in Oklahoma.
This page is a work in progress and showcases fishing and hunting as a way of life, a food source, and recreational opportunity for millions of Americans. The management of fish and wildlife populations for the benefit of current and future generations is the foundation of our Nation’s conservation heritage. We help to inform decisions through a variety of actions, from the development and implementation of basic monitoring protocols to complex population modeling. These efforts serve to facilitate the conservation and restoration of rare and declining species and to sustainably manage harvests of game and furbearer species for food.
Points of consensus on catch-and-release:
Catch-and-release (C&R) fishing aims to reduce fish mortality while allowing recreational fishing. There is ongoing debate about the impacts of C&R on individual fish versus fish populations. We aim to provide common ground for anglers, scientists, and managers to enhance discussions on C&R. This ongoing research emphasize the importance of embracing a holistic, cooperative approach.
Effects of sucker gigging on fish in Oklahoma scenic rivers
Suckers are ecologically important fish and support some recreational fisheries, even though they’re not usually seen as 'sport fish.' In the Ozark Highlands in Oklahoma, gigging (a form of fishing) for suckers is a popular cultural activity, but its impact on sucker populations is not well understood. We are conducting research to identify sustainable harvest levels for suckers to ensure safe gigging practices and protect the ecosystem in Oklahoma.