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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is responsible for issuing and enforcing sport fishing regulations throughout the state of Alaska. Regulations are current as of 2009. Updated regulations--issued each year--and emergency orders i…
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Saltwater big-game fishing is the pursuit of shark, billfish (such as marlins, sailfish and swordfish), and certain species of tuna. The sport is also known as deep sea, offshore or blue water fishing. Sea-worthy boats and other specia…
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Anglers look for certain keys when identifying the game fish they catch. These include a fish's color, size and shape, as well as its habitat.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the agency that oversees the state's game fishing. It publishes a comprehensive manual each year that has the regulations within it that Florida's anglers should take advantage o…
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The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has existed since 1916, regulating, among other things, game fishing in the state. The regulations the agency upholds involve such facets of fishing as licensing, legal limits and la…
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Ontario is the second largest province in all of Canada and home to thousands of ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. These Canadian waterways contain game fish species that the anglers who venture to Ontario pursue year-round.
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The game fish species in the waters of North America include members of the genus Esocidae, or the pike family, of which the chain pickerel is one. The Percidae family, the perches, has the yellow perch among its species, another sough…
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Lake Meade sits in Adams County, Pennsylvania, near the town of East Berlin and offers fishing to locals and tourists. The lake shares its name with a larger and more popular lake in Nevada, but locals know that this Pennsylvania site…
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Wyoming, as of 2010, law states that any individual older than 13 must have a valid fishing license to fish within state borders. A lifetime license for fishermen is available, as long as the person meets specific requirements.
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Before fishing, it's important to familiarize yourself with the general provisions and regulations regarding licenses, fishing methods and other restrictions outlined by your state government. The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (…
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When fishing for bigger and aggressive game fish such as tarpon, tuna or cobia, the possibilities of losing your lure while fighting the fish is high. It becomes expensive when you are constantly restocking your tackle by purchasing ne…
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For regular fishermen in California, an annual pass is essential, but if you're only going to be fishing a few times a year, a day pass is a much more cost-effective way to go.
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Anchorage waterways flow down from the Chugach Mountains to Cook Inlet. Though a metropolitan area, Alaska's largest city features productive salmon fishing. Ship Creek and other fishing grounds offer different species of salmon for an…
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California has hundreds of miles of coastline, lakes, rivers and estuaries where you can fish for species ranging from bass, trout, or salmon to halibut. High mountain lakes in the Sierras provide trout, steelhead and bass, while the P…
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Anglers need a license to fish in Alaska, but obtaining one is an easy task for residents and out-of-state visitors alike. However, before you cast your line into the water, you should review the fishing regulations so you are familiar…
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