Beginning June 1, trout anglers in Maryland will have opportunities to harvest trout from the scenic Patapsco River. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the opening of a one-mile section of the South Branch Patapsco River near Sykesville as a Group 1 Delayed Harvest Trout Fishing Area. DNR created the new area…
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Become a Better Carolina Rig Angler
A Carolina rig is a bass fishing basic. It’s one of our most efficient tools and it’s a tool that each and every one of us ought to use regularly. Simply stated, a Carolina rig catches fish when other methods fail. Dragging a rig around all day doesn’t sound like much fun — and at…
PreSeason Boat Checklist
Spring has sprung and for millions of boaters in the U.S. that means it’s time to take their boats out of winter storage and put them in the water. For many boaters, annual preparation and cleaning projects are necessary rites of spring that help prevent problems that could keep them off the water once the…
House Votes on Public Land Use
Written By: Kristyn Brady Representatives would revert BLM land-use planning back to an ineffective and outdated rule and prevent positive changes from being included in future revisions Using an obscure legislative process, a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to block the BLM’s new land-use planning rule, known as Planning 2.0, and roll back…
10 Tips to Safe Boating
No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Below you will find 10 basic boating safety tips to help you stay safe: Be Weather-Wise Always check local weather conditions before departure; TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information.…