Easton, MD – According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, new regulations for 2026 recreational striped bass fishing took effect on April 1, marking a significant shift in the season structure compared to the previous two years. This change reintroduced catch-and-release fishing opportunities in April for the first time since 2019, while introducing a … Read more
Northampton County, PA – According to WFMZ, Northampton County officials announced the temporary closure of a portion of Institute Drive in the Totts Gap Conservation Area to protect migrating amphibians during their critical breeding season. The measure, which began on March 31, 2026, and extends through May 1, aims to prevent vehicles from endangering frogs, … Read more
Topeka, Kansas – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will convene its next public meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Robert B. Docking State Office Building, located at 915 SW Harrison Street in Topeka. Scheduled to begin at noon, the session will address several key conservation matters, including proposed updates to fishing regulations, … Read more
Kingstree, SC – According to Summerville Today, South Carolina celebrated a major milestone in conservation and public access to natural spaces with the opening of its 50th state park, The Meadows at Black River, on April 3, 2026. This new addition to the state’s park system provides visitors with opportunities to immerse themselves in the … Read more
Erie, PA – According to YourErie.com, members of the SONS of Lake Erie organization conducted a significant trout stocking effort in Presque Isle Bay, part of Lake Erie, to enhance local fishing opportunities. On March 25, 2026, the group released more than 1,500 brown trout into the bay, marking an important step in regional conservation … Read more
Honolulu, Hawaii – The Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved recommendations from the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to award up to $7 million in state Legacy Land Conservation grants for fiscal year 2026. These funds target five … Read more
Oxford, MD – According to Bay Journal, a group of about two dozen bird enthusiasts gathered at the edge of a grassy field at Oxford Conservation Park on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in late winter, their murmurs blending with the chirps of birds. The event, organized by the Talbot Bird Club, highlighted the park’s role as … Read more
Social Circle, Georgia – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has updated its comprehensive fishing forecasts for more than 30 reservoirs and 19 rivers across the state, providing anglers with essential guidance for successful outings.[1][2] These Georgia Fishing Forecasts serve as the go-to resource for anyone planning a trip to a specific … Read more
Columbia, SC – South Carolina lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill S.961, which proposes significant changes to redfish regulations in the state, aiming to address ongoing overfishing of the popular inshore species. The legislation, titled “Red Drum,” passed the Senate and moved to the House of Representatives, where it was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, … Read more
Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that the spawning season closure for permit inside the Special Permit Zone (SPZ) in south Florida will begin on April 1. This measure applies to all state and federal waters south of Cape Sable on the Gulf coast and south of Cape … Read more