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Why fishing has become the hottest new pandemic sport

[Originally from today.com] The state of Vermont has already sold more fishing licenses in 2020 than all of last year. In the latest installment of TODAY’s Harry Smith Goes To… series, Harry investigates why fishing has become a hot new trend during the coronavirus pandemic. Afterward, he and the TODAY anchors share fishing memories.

Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act

[Original Article on trcp.org, Written By: Cory Deal] Bill’s passage proves that conservation transcends partisanship (Washington D.C)—The U.S. Senate today in a 73-25 vote passed the Great American Outdoors Act giving hunters and anglers a major win. This bipartisan bill fully and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund and invests in the crumbling infrastructure onContinue reading “Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act”

Top 10 Tennessee State Parks for Fishing & Camping

[Original Article on tn.gov/twra-outdoors-blog, Written By: David Lowrie ] What are the top 10 Tennessee State Parks for fishing and camping? My list is based upon my strong opinions acquired from some great experiences I’ve had in the parks with my family and friends. With a total of 56 state parks, Tennessee hasContinue reading “Top 10 Tennessee State Parks for Fishing & Camping”

Don’t Blow This for the Rest of Us: How We Keep Hunting and Fishing During the Pandemic

The last week of March Raritan Bay really caught fire. This 70,000-acre piece of water, part of the New York bight, is flanked by North Jersey and Staten Island. The Manhattan skyline at the mouth of the Hudson River paints the bay’s northern backdrop. Every spring, Raritan gives cabin fever-racked salty anglers their first crack at big striped bass.

Council Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Respect COVID-19 Recommendations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2020 Media Contact:Samantha Peddersamantha@cahss.org (Washington, D.C) – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact public health, the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council) and its partners are committed to preventing the spread of the virus by following federal guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in additionContinue reading “Council Encourages Outdoor Enthusiasts to Respect COVID-19 Recommendations”