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We want to congratulate the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff, who recently received the Kentucky Association for ...
09/22/2023

We want to congratulate the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff, who recently received the Kentucky Association for Environmental Educators Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2023 KAEE Conference in Cave City, Kentucky! This award is reserved for those best exemplifying dedication, commitment, and influence in the field of environmental education. Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist Marsha Hart accepted this award on behalf of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery at the awards luncheon following the end of conference educator sessions. https://ow.ly/2KBt50POATC
Photo KAEE Brittany Wray

Please remember that National Hunting and Fishing Day is this Saturday, September 23rd, recognizing our nation’s hunters...
09/21/2023

Please remember that National Hunting and Fishing Day is this Saturday, September 23rd, recognizing our nation’s hunters and anglers. These pastimes often bring together family and friends and create lasting memories. Studies show that time spent in nature positively affects child and adult health and well-being. Examples of health benefits include lowering stress levels, increasing exercise, and the healthy lean protein harvested while hunting or fishing. https://ow.ly/6gt150POoYK
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On September 13, 2023, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) celebrated the beginni...
09/21/2023

On September 13, 2023, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) celebrated the beginning of a fish passage project at Numana Dam in northern Nevada that will benefit Lahontan cutthroat trout and Cui-ui suckers. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and other partners joined the Service and the Tribe onsite to celebrate this ground-breaking ceremony on this once-in-a-generation investment opportunity made possible by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. https://ow.ly/ktX950POnRi
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09/21/2023
09/21/2023
The New Mexico Wildlife Federation's Nature Niños (My Wild Land) initiative has helped youth and families across generat...
09/21/2023

The New Mexico Wildlife Federation's Nature Niños (My Wild Land) initiative has helped youth and families across generations connect with nature. Nature Niños creates access to the outdoors by hosting a pay-what-you-can summer camp for youth, field trips, art and nature exploration, and other conservation-based activities. Started in 2019, Nature Niños is designed as an entry point to the outdoors with activities that build outdoor skills and grow the next generation of conservationists and land stewards. https://ow.ly/SQWV50PMvwt
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The Department of the Interior just announced more than $40.6 million in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi...
09/20/2023

The Department of the Interior just announced more than $40.6 million in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to 10 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on over 7,200 acres of habitat for 65 listed and at-risk species through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF). https://ow.ly/vKRT50PMiqx
Photo Credit USFWS Ryan Hagerty

Established in 1992, the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) meets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fisher...
09/19/2023

Established in 1992, the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) meets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fishery goals in Lake Huron, western Lake Erie and connecting waterways of the St. Mary’s River, St. Clair River, and Detroit River. Alpena FWCO staff work to rehabilitate and stock native species, conduct early detection and monitoring for invasive species, restore fish and wildlife habitat on private lands, address fish passage issues and provide fishery assistance on federal and tribal lands. https://ow.ly/WELv50PLKsw
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Uvalde National Fish Hatchery in Texas focuses on propagation efforts to promote the recovery and or restoration of thre...
09/19/2023

Uvalde National Fish Hatchery in Texas focuses on propagation efforts to promote the recovery and or restoration of threatened and endangered species and raises channel catfish for recreational fishing. The hatchery currently raises Texas blind salamanders, San Marcos salamanders, Comal salamanders, fountain darters, Devils River minnows, Comanche Springs pupfish, Peck’s Cave amphipods, Comal Springs riffle beetles, and Texas wild rice. https://ow.ly/Qws350PLIgm
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Get to know Puerto Rico’s migratory and waterfall-climbing Sicydium gobies! These amphidromous fishes are an essential p...
09/18/2023

Get to know Puerto Rico’s migratory and waterfall-climbing Sicydium gobies! These amphidromous fishes are an essential part of Caribbean streams and artisanal fisheries. They also have a built-in suction cup! 😮

Catch all the deets on our latest episode of Fish of the Week!: https://ow.ly/r0Ph50PMyfI. Yes, we have a ; no you don't need to be a complete fish nerd to enjoy it 🤓🐟

📷 Ceti/Sirajo Goby (Sicydium plumieri) by Patrick Cooney
📷 Spotted Algae-eating Goby (Sicydium punctatum) by Remy Dubas (CC by NC4.0)
📷 Busck’s Stone-biting Goby (Sicydium buscki) by Mark Henry Sabaj (CC by NC4.0)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed cyanob...
09/18/2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed cyanobacteria treatment on Lake Mattamuskeet, located within Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. Fueled by excess nutrients, these cyanobacteria and the high levels of suspended sediments in the lake block sunlight and prevent the growth of submerged grasses that are very beneficial to fish and wildlife.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe have begun a fish passage project at Numana Dam that wi...
09/17/2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe have begun a fish passage project at Numana Dam that will benefit the recovery of the federally listed Lahontan cutthroat trout and federally listed Cui-ui sucker in northern Nevada. Both fish are central to the Tribe’s culture and have been negatively impacted by water infrastructure and land use changes over the last century. https://ow.ly/9qTi50PLmFt
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Valley City National Fish Hatchery and the Baldhill Unit in North Dakota focus on developing propagation techniques for ...
09/17/2023

Valley City National Fish Hatchery and the Baldhill Unit in North Dakota focus on developing propagation techniques for five native mussel species and producing and rearing native fish species like northern pike, walleye, and lake sturgeon. Valley City National Fish Hatchery and the Baldhill Dam Rearing Unit provide quality fishing opportunities throughout the Great Plains Region and are helping to restore lake sturgeon and freshwater mussel populations within the Hudson Bay Drainage. https://ow.ly/gf9Z50PLjRW
Photo USFWS Brett Billings

The Marquette Biological Station in Michigan was established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1956 to support se...
09/16/2023

The Marquette Biological Station in Michigan was established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1956 to support sea lamprey research, monitoring and control efforts to fulfill U.S. obligations under the 1954 Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between the United States and Canada and the Great Lakes Fishery Act of 1956. This office works with state, tribal and other federal agencies to monitor progress towards fish community objectives for sea lampreys in each of the Great Lakes, but also to develop and implement actions to achieve these objectives.
https://ow.ly/BUxk50PLg5A
Photo USFWS Lynn Kanieski

The National Fish and Aquatic Conservation Archives collection collects, preserves, and shares the stories of the histor...
09/16/2023

The National Fish and Aquatic Conservation Archives collection collects, preserves, and shares the stories of the history, culture, management, resources, challenges, and successes of the Fish & Aquatic Conservation Program. The artifacts and records encompass the breadth and depth of its history, which goes back to 1871. The U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, as it was then called, is our nation’s oldest federal conservation agency (and is now part of today’s U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). https://ow.ly/47sO50PLeNq
Photo USFWS Sam Stukel

Zunyu Zhao (also known as Kathy Zhao) and Xionwei Xiao (also known as Luis Xiao) pleaded guilty in federal court this we...
09/15/2023

Zunyu Zhao (also known as Kathy Zhao) and Xionwei Xiao (also known as Luis Xiao) pleaded guilty in federal court this week to a two-count indictment charging them with conspiracy and illegal importation of sea cucumbers. According to the indictment and plea agreement, starting on May 9, 2017, and through February 10, 2019, Zhao and Xiao conspired to illegally import Isostichopus Fuscus sea cucumbers, a species protected under Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, without the appropriate permits and documentation. https://ow.ly/LGJw50PLcz2
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to list the Quitobaquito tryonia, a species o...
09/15/2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to list the Quitobaquito tryonia, a species of springsnail, as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The Service is also requesting input on a proposal to designate 6,095 square feet of land as critical habitat for the species within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Pima County, Arizona. After a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, the Service determined the Quitobaquito tryonia is at risk of extinction because of spring modification and the effects of drought and climate change. https://ow.ly/Tsbb50PLazo
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09/14/2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments on the draft ...
09/14/2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments on the draft management plan and environmental assessment for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.
The proposed plan includes agency management roles and responsibilities and lays out the goals, objectives and management activities needed over the next 15 years to provide proper care for the Monument’s unique ecosystem and natural resources, focusing on research, education, and community engagement. https://ow.ly/AtbZ50PL89c
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Our national wildlife refuges serve as critical sanctuaries for pollinators, which play a vital role in conservation by ...
09/14/2023

Our national wildlife refuges serve as critical sanctuaries for pollinators, which play a vital role in conservation by ensuring the pollination of plants and the production of fruits, nuts, and seeds that support other wildlife. These incredible insects, mammals, and birds face growing threats from increasing development, disease, and climate change. National wildlife refuges nationwide organize pollinator events and exhibits along with volunteer and Friends groups to provide multiple opportunities throughout the year to learn about and engage with pollinators and the plant species that support them. https://ow.ly/aT6f50PKR3a
Photo USFWS Julia Pinnix

The Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, the Burns and McDonnell environmental mitigation firm and the U.S. Marine Corps A...
09/13/2023

The Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office, the Burns and McDonnell environmental mitigation firm and the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton are working together to design and implement the restoration of a 67-acre golf course at Moosa Creek in Southern California. By completing this 67-acre restoration of a junkyard of dilapidated bridges, defunct tennis courts, and overgrown vegetation, which were creating a fire risk for residents, project partners could also create habitat for the endangered arroyo toad, least Bell’s vireo, and southwestern willow flycatcher. https://ow.ly/cc9S50PKGL0
Photo USFWS Jessica D'Ambrosio

09/13/2023
The Great American Outdoors Act provides funding to address the maintenance needs of the National Wildlife Refuge System...
09/13/2023

The Great American Outdoors Act provides funding to address the maintenance needs of the National Wildlife Refuge System, enabling more than 67 million annual visitors to have a world-class nature experience while visiting a refuge. The Great American Outdoors Act funds priority projects within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) National Wildlife Refuge System, such as repairing trails, campgrounds, wildlife-viewing platforms, boat ramps, picnic shelters and scenic drives, and increasing hunting and fishing opportunities. Maintenance Action Teams have completed 96 projects that have made the Service’s refuges more welcoming to visitors. https://ow.ly/4zHQ50PKCeZ
Photo USFWS Anna Rehkopf

The role of Warm Springs National Fish hatchery in Georgia is to help restore and manage inter-jurisdictional coastal an...
09/12/2023

The role of Warm Springs National Fish hatchery in Georgia is to help restore and manage inter-jurisdictional coastal and riverine fishes such as striped bass, in the picture below, alligator gar, and lake sturgeon. The hatchery recovers species listed under the Endangered Species Act, such as freshwater mussels. The recovery efforts of Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery in Georgia also include Endangered Species Act candidate species and state-listed species such as Gopher tortoises and Gopher frogs. Hatchery staff also work with many partners, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to recover the Sicklefin redhorse fish species in North Carolina. https://ow.ly/tBLz50PKi7X
Photo USFWS Ryan Hagerty

Please visit this site and learn what you can do to prevent the spread of invasive species.
09/12/2023

Please visit this site and learn what you can do to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Aquatic invasive species cause tremendous harm to our environment, our economy, and our health. They can drive out and eat native plants and wildlife, spread diseases, and damage infrastructure. We work to protect our waterways and the communities that depend on them from the threat of invasive spec...

The Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) in Mississippi coordinates the work of many sta...
09/12/2023

The Lower Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) in Mississippi coordinates the work of many state and federal natural resource management and environmental quality agencies dealing with aquatic resource issues along the Lower Mississippi River and throughout the Southeastern United States. Lower Mississippi River FWCO staff focus on restoring threatened and endangered species such as pallid sturgeon and fat pocketbook mussels and working to preclude the listing of aquatic species such as the Yazoo Darter, a species endemic to the Little Tallahatchie River basin and the recently described Yoknapatawpha Darter, endemic to the Yocona River basin in North Mississippi. https://ow.ly/HVyS50PKgLn
Photo USFWS Bruce Reid

09/12/2023

Every year, USFWS Fisheries raise and stock our rivers and streams with over 110 million fish to support the recovery and restoration of imperiled species, recreational fishing and Tribal subsistence fisheries.

National Fish Hatcheries offer incredible opportunities to hike, bird, fish, visit an aquarium and learn more about fish conservation. Find a facility near you: https://www.fws.gov/visit-us/hatcheries

Photo by Cheri A. Anderson / USFWS

09/11/2023

The birds are feeding on cisco, a little fish that's a crucial food source.

From its vermiculated dorsum to its vermillion ventrum, the Brook Trout embodies one of nature's most amazing piscine co...
09/11/2023

From its vermiculated dorsum to its vermillion ventrum, the Brook Trout embodies one of nature's most amazing piscine color palettes! This fall, look not just to the trees, but also to the streams. You might be surprised by what beautiful things you find beneath the surface. 🍂🎨

Catch a new episode of Fish of the Week! every Monday at FWS.gov or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.fws.gov/fish-of-the-week-podcast. This week, learn about the beautiful Brook Trout and our Lower Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office with guests Emily Hill and Tom Hoffman.

📷 A Brook Trout and example of its habitat by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced more than $14.9 million in funding that will be used for 36 conservati...
09/11/2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just announced more than $14.9 million in funding that will be used for 36 conservation projects in the Delaware River Watershed for Delaware River Basin restoration. The funding is being distributed through the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Support includes more than $4.5 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for six projects that will improve public access, recreational opportunities and water quality and enhance shoreline and wildlife habitat. https://ow.ly/Szit50PKfcM
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Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery in Louisiana is involved with restoring threatened, endangered, and at-risk species ...
09/11/2023

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery in Louisiana is involved with restoring threatened, endangered, and at-risk species and propagating recreational species to increase fishing opportunities across the southeast. Paddlefish are considered a priority species for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is working with the San Marcos Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Texas and other partners to grow the paddlefish population in Caddo Lake, Texas. Paddlefish populations have declined because their eggs are used for American caviar. https://ow.ly/7JFb50PK7cE
Photo USFWS Ryan Hagerty

We must work together to protect our precious pollinators, which provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, because ...
09/11/2023

We must work together to protect our precious pollinators, which provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, because many species of bees and other pollinators have experienced large drops in numbers over the past 25 years. Unfortunately, essential pollinator habitat is shrinking, and invasive wildlife is crowding out native plants while increasing the threats of new diseases to native wildlife. Finally, climate change is increasing flooding and fire seasons in native habitats and forcing flowers to bloom earlier as temperatures warm, costing pollinators the opportunity to feed. https://ow.ly/WnOA50PJT3g
Photo USFWS Kristen Strough

09/10/2023
Today, we highlight the efforts of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge biologists to restore native populations of Kost...
09/10/2023

Today, we highlight the efforts of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge biologists to restore native populations of Koster’s and Roswell springsnails by removing non-native invasive wetland plants in the Bitter Creek system and re-routing the Hondo River’s course to the Pecos River to prevent it from overflowing into the Rio Hondo springs system to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act. Removing the non-native invasive wetland plants and re-routing the Pecos River has provided suitable habitat for refuge biologists to transplant both Koster’s and Roswell springsnails into the spring system, where they are thriving and spreading throughout the system. https://ow.ly/TV1t50PJRgk
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The Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Program (AADAP) recently learned that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center fo...
09/09/2023

The Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Program (AADAP) recently learned that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine approved another supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) for Terramycin® 200 for Fish. This supplemental approval provides an indication for the control of mortality due to columnaris disease associated with Flavobacterium columnare in catfish and freshwater-reared salmonids. Label details: treatment dose of 3.75 g OTC per 100 lbs. fish/day for ten days; withdrawal period of 21 days; and will need a Veterinary Feed Directive to order the medicated feed. Note: This label expansion now includes all freshwater-reared salmonids. Previously, it was limited to Oncorhynchus mykiss. AADAP would like to thank our partners who helped make this possible by allowing pivotal studies to be conducted at their facilities. The Terramycin® 200 for Fish (Investigational New Animal Drug #9332) will remain open for non-label claim needs. https://ow.ly/aMj550PJnm6
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Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery in Oregon produces 750,000 spring Chinook annually and serves as a Fish Passage Faci...
09/09/2023

Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery in Oregon produces 750,000 spring Chinook annually and serves as a Fish Passage Facility for wild Spring Chinook, coho, and steelhead on their way up the Warm Springs River. The primary focus of the hatchery is carrying out Tribal trust responsibilities. The hatchery maintains genetic integrity while enhancing Warm Springs River stocks by producing fish indistinguishable from native stocks. Hatchery staff also engage in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiatives such as Youth in Nature and assessments of climate change. https://ow.ly/shUt50PJmcY
Photo USFWS Terry Freije

A federal grand jury recently returned indictments charging six Cuban nationals who lived in Houston with illegal traffi...
09/08/2023

A federal grand jury recently returned indictments charging six Cuban nationals who lived in Houston with illegal trafficking of migratory songbirds. The six separate indictments allege violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Lacey Act. The joint investigation led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Office of Law Enforcement Special Agents and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Game Wardens led to the seizure of over 300 illegally trapped songbirds. The scheme allegedly involved the illegal trapping and selling of protected songbirds, including indigo buntings, painted buntings, rose-breasted grosbeaks, blue grosbeaks, and house finches, among others. https://ow.ly/iChE50PJ0Oy
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09/08/2023
Twenty-three veterans participated in the recent 10th Annual Wounded Warriors Fishing Event on Lake Cumberland hosted by...
09/08/2023

Twenty-three veterans participated in the recent 10th Annual Wounded Warriors Fishing Event on Lake Cumberland hosted by Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Friends of Wolf Creek NFH, and countless sponsors and volunteers. Several fish were caught, and the guides volunteered to clean and bag the fish for the participants to divide and take home. A goodie bag with a commemorative coin and a cup was handed out at the lunch. The day concluded with trout fishing at Hatchery Creek. https://ow.ly/sCBq50PJ0fX
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Fishing 101: How to Tie a Bobber Rig
Fishing 101: How to Tie a Bobber Rig

Want to fish but need help getting started? Our digital media intern Typhanie Shepherd has got you covered! Step 1: Set up your bobber rig! Learn more about Typhanie's work this summer at the Puget Sound/Olympic Peninsula Fisheries Complex https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-09/fins-and-film Video description: A small plastic bobber floats in water. Fishing weights, line, and a baited hook hang down in the water below. A photo shows the materials listed: bobbers (small plastic balls with little hooks on top and bottom), split shot sinkers (small metal beads with a split down the middle that can be attached to fishing line), natural or artificial bait in a small jar, bait hooks, needle nose pliers, and nail clippers. The remainder of the video is audio described. Video by Typhanie Shepherd/USFWS and music by Dan Spencer/USFWS.

Fishing 101: How to Tie a Clinch Knot
Fishing 101: How to Tie a Clinch Knot

Looking for the best way to catch a catfish, land a lake trout, or snag a smallmouth? Welcome to fishing 101! Where our expert anglers walk you through some of the basic skills needed to get started fishing! Ever wondered how to tie your hook to your line? We got you covered! Find a place near you to hook the perfect fish https://www.fws.gov/fishing/map Video by Typhanie Shepherd/USFWS and music by Dan Spencer/USFWS.

Casting 101: Closed Bale Spin Casting Rod
Casting 101: Closed Bale Spin Casting Rod

Looking for some beginner tips to get started fishing? Our quick how-to will have you casting like a pro in four easy steps! Video shows two people standing on a lawn. One holds a fishing rod while the other speaks. Step one shows a hand holding a fishing rod with the reel between their index and middle finger. The reel is a small solid canister with a button on the bottom and a rotating crank. In the second step a person holds down the button on the reel. In the third step, the person looks over their shoulder then point the far rod back directly behind that same shoulder. In step four, they swing the tip of the rod forward. When the rod just past half way on its arc, they release the line they have been holding with their index finger. The person begin to rotate the handle of the reel to bring the line back in. Video by Typhanie Shepherd/USFWS and music by Dan Spencer/USFWS.

Fishing 101: How to Cast a Spinning Reel
Fishing 101: How to Cast a Spinning Reel

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and we'll be sharing some beginner tips all week long! Grab your rod and follow along! Find a place to fish near you https://www.fws.gov/fishing/map Video by Typhanie Shepherd/USFWS and music by Dan Spencer/USFWS. Video shows two people standing on a lawn. One holds a fishing rod while the other speaks. Step one shows a hand holding a fishing rod with the reel between their index and middle finger. In the second step they rotate the bale (curved metal wire that encircles the spool of line) clockwise. In the third step, they pinch the fishing line against the fishing rod with their index finger and hold it there. Step four shows the person flipping the bale 90 degrees so that it is above the spool of line. In step five the person looks over their shoulder then point the far rod back directly behind that same shoulder. In step six, they swing the tip of the rod forward. When the rod just past half way on its arc, they release the line they have been holding with their index finger. In step seven, the flip the bale back down 90 degrees to its original position and begin to rotate the handle of the reel to bring the line back in.

Those fish don't stand a chance. The plain pocketbook mussel, whose lure is meant to look like a minnow, is trying to attract one of several specific fish species; when the fish approaches, the mussel releases its young to infest the gills of the fish. They will feed parasitically off the fish for several weeks before dropping off when they grow big enough to feed themselves. Plain Pocketbook displaying a lure off Wheeling Island, video by Michael Schramm/USFWS. Video a single mussel is surrounded by vegetation on a riverbed. The mussel is slightly open displaying a fat fleshy mantle and flowing lures that undulate in the current to mimic the movements of a small minnow or darter.

Our fish biologists really know how to keep a level head! Biologists at the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office have to work in all kinds of conditions when they go out to survey for aquatic invasive species on Lake Erie. These surveys are some of the first lines of defense against the spread of invasive species. Learn more about their work at https://www.fws.gov/office/alpena-fish-and-wildlife-conservation Video description: Two biologists stand on opposite sides of a table on the deck of a boat. They are surrounded by nets and working together on the nets. The biologists sway back and forth as the boat rocks in the water. The horizon line can be see moving in the background.

Lake sturgeon had been swimming on this planet for almost 200 million years, and within roughly 1 human generation, they were nearly wiped off the face of the earth. But that's not the end of the story. For the last 30 years biologists have been working to restore lake sturgeon in New York's St. Lawrence River. It's an effort that spans agencies, states, and entire careers. Together we're working to ensure a safe and healthy future for these giants of the St. Lawrence. https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-04/lake-sturgeon-partnership-success Video description: Underwater video shows a blue bucket releasing dozens of small fish into a shallow stream. The small fish are grey with dark splotches, a pointed head, and armor like scales. They slowly swim among the dogs and vegetation. Video by USFWS.

In honor of #WorldMusicDay we've got a fun excerpt from this week's episode of Fish of the Week! where our podcast guest attempts to make the sound of a red drum. Hit play and turn your volume up! Catch the whole episode here: https://www.fws.gov/fish-of-the-week-podcast 🐟 🥁 📷 Donna Pomeroy "Are you able to make the red drum sound like you've heard them? Can you make the sound that they make?" "I wish you’d told me to practice this but I'm going to try to close my eyes and think back to you know hearing one drum right under my boat. So I'm sure it's gonna be a terrible failure. But I'm gonna try anyway just to be silly... [makes drum sound] It's much more percussive than that. I don't I don't have the, you know, I don't have a swim bladder that I can slam my diaphragm up against."

1-3-2022 FAC Will Contiue to Meet Aquatic Conservation Challenges Video Credit USFWS Ryan Hagerty Hellbender.mp4
1-3-2022 FAC Will Contiue to Meet Aquatic Conservation Challenges Video Credit USFWS Ryan Hagerty Hellbender.mp4

In 2022, the Fish and the Aquatic Conservation Program will continue to apply science to aquatic conservation challenges through the efforts of our Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices, Fish Health Centers, Fish Tech Centers, and our Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Program. These combined efforts will continue to enable us to work with you to study, understand and protect our shared aquatic resources. http://ow.ly/ttgg50HkuRZ Video USFWS Ryan Hagerty

The Department of Defense (DoD) manages almost 30 million acres of land and water, an oasis for federally threatened, endangered and sensitive species. DoD programs like The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, DoD Partners in Flight and DoD Legacy Resource Management work with other federal agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage their natural resources under the Sikes Act. The animation below reflects the annual hemispheric migration of the lesser yellowlegs sandpiper between 2018 -2021. http://ow.ly/UlrG50HfRNW Animation USFWS Laura McDuffie

Today is #WorldFisheriesDay! Today we celebrate our precious fishery resources and the importance of keeping them sustainable over the long term. Did you know that 25% of the world’s dietary protein is provided by fish? The three basic types of fisheries within the United States are commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries. This is a video of American shad swimming upstream. http://ow.ly/lMeQ50GSeg7 Video Credit USFWS Ryan Hagerty

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Genoa National Fish Hatchery combined forces to stock more than 23,000 lake sturgeon fingerlings across the state of New York. The lake sturgeon distributed throughout their New York range originated from eggs taken from wild fish in early June, near the Moses-Saunders Dam in Massena, New York. They were then raised at either DECs Oneida Fish Hatchery or the Genoa National Fish Hatchery of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where they grew to lengths of about 7 inches in just four and a half months. http://ow.ly/C6bm50GAskM Video USFWS Katie Steiger-Meister

Conservation Connect LIVE Series: Summertime Fishing
Conservation Connect LIVE Series: Summertime Fishing

Conservation Connect LIVE Series: Summertime Fishing Join us for summertime fishing! We’ll have experts on the finer points of fishing. How do you catch the big ones when temps are soaring? We’ll find out all about the fun and skills involved for a great time on the water!

Conservation Connect LIVE Series: America's Bountiful Water
Conservation Connect LIVE Series: America's Bountiful Water

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Hummingbird Moth.MP4

Yellow grub movement under fish's skin
Yellow grub movement under fish's skin

Karluk River sockeye salmon
Karluk River sockeye salmon

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Happy New Year! In 2022, the Fish and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) program will continue to work with our partners to conserve, restore and enhance fish and other aquatic resources for the continuing benefit of the American people. FAC is using telemetry studies to reveal the hidden lives of fish, using conservation genetics to understand the health of at-risk fish populations, conducting environmental DNA sampling to help fight invasive species, developing cryopreservation techniques to help build genetic lock boxes for at-risk species and engineering solutions to help build better for wildlife. http://ow.ly/aanX50Hkckj
Photo USFWS Sam Stukel
Due to high water conditions on the Green River in Kentucky, demolition crews working on lock and dam No. 5 have halted any further dismantling of the aged structures until next spring for safety reasons. The removal of lock and dam No. 5 is the latest step in a series of steps which included the removal of lock and dam No. 6 in 2017 and the future removal of Barren River lock and dam No.1 next year. During the last century, almost 1,800 dams have been removed from rivers in the United States. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help USFWS Fisheries and partners continue executing projects like this one. http://ow.ly/ML0L50GzG2E
Photo USFWS Mark Davis
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help USFWS Fisheries and partners continue executing projects like this one that are improving fish migration and the health of our rivers and streams. The Ecological Services staff of the Bozeman Fish Technology Center of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service teamed up with Montana State University and the U.S. Geological Survey Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit to develop new tools to help fish move past dams, travel under highways and swim past irrigation systems. http://ow.ly/H8GQ50Hk6Su
Photo MSU Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting their partners in the rescue and rehabilitation of manatees affected by an Unusual Mortality Event (UME), which is defined as “a stranding that is unexpected; involves a significant die-off of any marine mammal; and demands an immediate response.” More than $613,000 in grant funding was distributed to state agencies and conservation organizations in the Southeast and the Caribbean through the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://ow.ly/PtIj50Hk4ex
Photo USFWS Jennifer Koches
We hope you continue to enjoy the outdoor recreational opportunities available on our National Wildlife Refuges and at our National Fish Hatcheries. Please take the time to review our “Do’s and Don’ts” list while you are visiting our public lands in 2022 at http://ow.ly/9r5a50HjXKO. You can also learn how salmon make their long journey from the Pacific Ocean to their natal spawning streams at http://ow.ly/U6eo50HjXIa. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you call our facilities ahead of time to check on the current visitation policy and safety protocols required by our facilities.
Photo USFWS Roger Tabor
Here is some great news on East Coast Atlantic Sturgeon for the end the year. Let us hope this trend continues!
We all know that chubs rock! Check out the illustration below of the peamouth chub! They are also known as redmouth suckers or the northwestern dace. These minnows are a migratory fish species just like salmon and steelhead.
Are you getting ready to hit the road for a long return home after holiday travels? Need a good listen? Have we got a GREAT podcast recommendation for you.
Fish of the Week! It's a can't miss. Seriously!
Chime in on which episode is your fav!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-of-the-week/id1546630514
Considered "the warblers of the fish world" by some, the Darter family has over 200 tiny, beautiful, and often brightly-colored species, including the holiday darter (pictured).

This week, our special guest is Dr. Brett Albanese from Georgia DNR's Freshwater Biodiversity Program. We're talking about the darters of the Southeast United States, with a deep dive into the lives of holiday darters specifically. 🎣 Catch this all-new episode of Fish of the Week! here 🐟 http://ow.ly/rAtu50HiAa0 🐟 or wherever you get your podcasts.

📷 Brett Albanese/Georgia DNR
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the first experimental release of captively produced Delta smelt to evaluate future release strategies to help secure and stabilize diminishing wild Delta smelt populations. This release was a joint effort with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Department of Water Resources. The primary causes for the decline of wild populations of Delta smelt include sustained drought conditions and limited water availability. http://ow.ly/wUEs50HgB8E
Photo USFWS Brandon Honig
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would like to wish our fans a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a joyous and safe Holiday Season! You can download the card below at: http://ow.ly/gNfJ50HgNZW
Illustration USFWS Duane Raver
Many of us prefer a traditional white Christmas complete with snow! We wanted to remind all of you that that there are many winter outdoor recreational opportunities at our National Fish Hatcheries. Some of the wintertime activities that can be conducted at our facilities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wildlife, and bird watching, year-round fishing and the rare opportunity to view fish spawning in the side channels at one our hatcheries. Although many of our hatcheries are open to the public, we ask that you call ahead before you visit. http://ow.ly/Y8JX50HfWSR
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