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Although tranquil Andros is one of the least visited of the Bahamas islands, it holds the unofficial title of “the bonefish capital of the world” because of the abundance of shallow mangrove swamps and mud flats around its coastline, which are the ideal habitat for bonefish. Outstandingly strong, fast and elusive, bonefish are a prized game catch for fly fishermen, and a dedicated stream of anglers makes the short flight to Andros from Fort Lauderdale or through neighboring Nassau, particularly in peak season during March and April, to pit their wits against the most coveted natural species in the largest…
Found lurking in the deeper waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the grouper is a large sea bass prized for both its fighting ability and delicate fare. The grouper is commonly caught around large underwater structures, such as reefs and pilings, where the fish can lay in wait to ambush prey. Common to the waters of Tamp Bay, Florida grouper are readily taken off any of the area’s piers by slightly modifying the same strategies employed when deep sea fishing.
Florida is known as one of the premier destinations for fishermen looking to catch a trophy bass that may weigh 10 pounds or more. Because the water stays relatively warm throughout the year, the growing season is long, allowing bass to reach large sizes. Additionally, many of the lakes in which they live have an abundance of forage. While big bass can be caught throughout the year in Florida, one of the best times is during the late winter and spring, when they move into the shallow areas of lakes to spawn.
Whether you're a commercial fisherman, or you just enjoy a weekend on the lake trying to reel in that 20-pound bass, there's a good chance you will need to obtain a license to fish in your state. In Oklahoma, the department of Wildlife Conservation supervises wildlife and fishing, and requires you to pay a license fee and follow some other regulations to legally fish in the state's rivers, lakes and streams.
Wallace Sterling released the Washington silverware pattern in 1911. The silverware remained popular until 1996 when the company discontinued the design. Shoppers looking for replacements or entire sets will find them in certain online stores, yard sales or auction sites. Customers must contact the company for repairs or replacements for silverware protected by warranty coverage.
Under the South Dakota felony laws, adult felons are prohibited from possessing any kind of firearms during the probationary period or parole term. Violation of this is a misdemeanor and is punished with strict penalties. So hunting animals and birds with guns and firearms is legally not possible during that period in this state. But in other parts of the country, the use of primitive weapons such as bow and arrow are permitted for hunting. However, as there are no requirements of firearms license for fishing, there are no corresponding restrictions on fishing for individuals with a felony conviction on…
The polar zone comprises those regions bordering the Arctic Sea, the icy northern shores of the world's continents. This frigid area is a difficult place to live, yet humanity has managed to grow food even here. The arctic region is home to a wide range of agricultural pursuits, with representative species of several food groups raised and sold widely.
Florida's freshwater anglers can enjoy 3 million acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds throughout the state. If you prefer casting in rivers, catch species like bass, walleye and bluegill in 10,550 miles of rivers, streams and canals. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the state is known as the fishing capital of the world because of the various resources available to anglers and the responsible management of the fisheries. The fisheries sometimes require closures for fish management and safety regulations.
Wild boars, or feral pigs, are the same species as the familiar domesticated farm pig. Wild boar populations live mostly in the southern states of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Florida. Farm pigs can escape into the wild and form breeding populations. The two types of pigs can cross-breed to produce hybrid animals. Pigs are large animals requiring lots of food to survive and reproduce. They're rooting animals that forage at night, often destroying valuable farm crops in the process. Pigs are smart and difficult to trap, but they can be caught with snares.
Rabbits are one of the most hunted animals in the United States -- and Indiana has a wealth of public and private hunting grounds for novice and experienced hunters. After you've been licensed and selected the right firearm, your next step should be finding a place to hunt that's safe, well populated with livestock and legal. Once you've found the the right area, go check it out, and talk to people who have hunted there before.
There are two species of fish that are sold as "jellybean kissing fish" in aquarium and pet stores. The first fish is a known as a kissing gourami, or Helostoma temminkii, while the second fish is hybrid fish called a blood parrot. Both fish types have mouths that look like they are blowing kisses. Though both types of fish can become aggressive when certain factors, such as water quality and overcrowding, existing in the aquarium, blood parrots are more likely to eat the tank's other fish.
Georgia requires anyone over age 16 who is hunting in the state to have a hunting license issued by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division or through an authorized agent. There are two exceptions to this requirement; unless you fall into one of those categories, you should purchase a license and always keep it with you when hunting or risk being fined.
Coyotes are non-game animals in the state of Georgia. This means you can hunt for coyotes any time of the year with very few limitations. They can be killed with any legal weapon, lured with electronic calls and hunted at night with night vision. They live in every county in the state because they are extremely adaptable. They can survive in a wide variety of climates and eat anything from small house cats to household garbage and road kill.
Seafood lovers in Texas have plenty of opportunities to fish or harvest oysters and clams. The bays and estuaries of the Lone Star State teem with shellfish that you can eat alive and raw. You can catch these delicacies in productive areas like bay systems with significant freshwater inflows. The primary type of oyster in the state is the Eastern oyster, a shellfish with two shells connected at one end by a hinge and retained by the adductor muscle.
Hunting is a pastime that is enjoyed by many in the United States. Bear, deer, wild boar and ducks are just a few of the animals hunted during specific seasons. According to United States Fish and Wildlife, over 10 million people hunt big game in this country. One such animal is the desert sand RAM found in Texas. If you are considering this for your next hunting adventure, there are a few things you should know.
Shrimping is an important component of the commercial fishing industry in the state of Texas. According to the Texas State Historical Society, Texas annually ranks among the top three shrimp producers in the nation, right alongside Alaska and Louisiana. Whether you want to fish for shrimp commercially or recreationally, there are certain laws and restrictions to respect.
Halibut is a large saltwater fish that predominantly lives in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Halibut is a popular food fish because of its low fat content, delicate flavor and firm texture. Because of the popularity of the species, there are some regions where the population is becoming over-fished and is danger of becoming extinct. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch recommends avoiding fishing in heavily trafficked areas such as the Atlantic Ocean, but recommends halibut fishing in Alaska or California as an alternative.
Tiger muskellunge, commonly known as tiger muskies, are stocked in Montana reservoirs by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Known for their speed and ability to fight hard, they are hard to catch and pose a challenge to many anglers. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocks tiger muskies to provide trophy fish opportunity for fishermen.
Indiana offers excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Coyote hunting is allowed throughout the state. However, there are larger coyote populations in the northwest region. Although most coyote calls are manual, electronic calls can be more precise and effective. Hunters must have tags to hunt coyotes in Indiana and must do so on designated land. Despite being naturally cautious creatures, coyotes are known to invade urban environments, raiding farms and trash bins.
Infared spotting scopes for recreational hunting use are not widely used, but come in handy if your hunting activities are primarily concerned with nocturnal prey. Infared is not necessarily night vision, in that you cannot look through the scope in pitch darkness and see amplified light. Instead, infared scopes translate heat into the visible light spectrum, meaning that you will be able to see your prey's body heat through the scope instead of its silhouette.
A National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program license, or HIP license, is an additional endorsement intended for licensed hunters who wish to hunt migratory foul during the appropriate season. Some examples of migratory foul include doves, ducks, coots, snipe and geese. In order to participate in the season, you must be licensed, with an active HIP permit number. In order to get this endorsement you need to follow a set procedure.
When bass are not actively feeding because of a cold front or because of high fishing pressure, one of the best ways to coax a strike is to use a finesse fishing rig. One of the best is a drop-shot rig, and one of the best lures to fish on the rig is a straight tail worm. These worms offer a more subtle presentation than other worms that have long tails and undulate in the water.
Indiana is home to a variety of catfish species including flathead and channel, and catching them is easy in a variety of locations. Adult catfish range in size starting from less than a pound up to hundreds, and they live in all types of water, including lakes, rivers, reservoirs, ponds and streams. The Indiana state record for channel catfish weighed in at 37 pounds and 8 ounces and was taken from Middle Raccoon River by Ron Godwin on August 1, 1993. While topping that may be a feat, fishing for catfish in Indiana is generally successful with a bit of…
The goliath tigerfish, or Hydrocynus goliath, is an infamous inhabitant of Central Africa's Congo River. It is a hard-earned catch for any angler. Measuring up to 5 feet long and weighing as much as 150 pounds, with protruding shark-sized teeth that curl into a menacing grin, the goliath tigerfish is known to bite humans and even go head-to-head with smaller crocodiles. To hook one and reel it in, you'll need to be in the right place with the right kind of equipment.
Preparation is as important as the hunt itself when it comes to successfully hunting and killing a deer with a bow and arrow. While some lucky hunters simply go into the woods, climb into a tree and arrow an animal that walks by, most take several steps to increase their odds of success. And when everything works out right, all they have to worry about is how they will prepare their venison, or how they will present their trophy deer on the wall.
Smelt are small, anadromous schooling fish that reproduce or spawn in lakes and rivers. Avid smelters or smelt anglers can catch large numbers of smelt during their spawning period in early spring. According to Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the ideal water temperature for smelt runs are 42 to 44 degrees. Smelts are delicious bite-sized fish that you can catch by the bucketfuls.
Landing a steelhead trout is a fisherman's dream. The steelhead trout can grow to an enormous size, up to 40 lbs. after a year or two in the saltwater of the ocean, and, as most fishermen will tell you, catching a fish that size takes quite a fight. The tenacious nature of the steelhead, which is technically a freshwater rainbow trout that has spent some time in the ocean, makes it a fun catch even at 10 lbs.
The Cane Creek SCR-5 and SCR-5C are aero drop bar brake levers made by Tektro under the Cane Creek brand name. Although nearly identical in terms of form and characteristics, the SCR-5C lever offers a more compact variation of the SCR-5 design. The shorter reach of the 5C lever is intended to accommodate riders with smaller hands and fingers.
There are hundreds of species of trout throughout the United States. Although they are similar-looking, each has distinct features that can help people tell them apart. Not all species reside in all areas, and markings for trout species are often specific to a particular region. Identifying the trout you catch is crucial. Many species are endangered, and it is illegal to take them from the water if caught. Knowing which species of trout reside in your fishing area is an important start to identifying what's on the other end of your line.
Surf perch should be kept as fresh as possible after you catch them. Collecting the fish in a burlap sack and keeping the sack wet will help prevent the fish from drying out while you're fishing. The fish need to be cleaned as soon as possible at the end of the fishing trip. If the intestines are left in the fish for a long period of time, they will begin to decay and spoil the meat. Cleaning surf perch can be done at a park cleaning station or at home in a sink, where the cleaned fish can be immediately…
Elk belong to the family ungulates or hoofed animals and the order Artiodactyls, because they have an even number of toes. Male elk grow and shed antlers each year, while females do not. Elk are herbivores and eat low-growing grasses, plants, tree and shrub limbs and bark. Elk are dark brown and have light tails and rumps. It is a myth that you can tell the exact age of a bull elk by counting the points on the antlers. The easiest way to determine the age of an elk is by looking at his teeth and, though less reliable, the…
Lingcod is named for its resemblance to both ling and cod, although it is not related to either. It is a prized fish because of its lean white flesh, mild flavor and large flakes. Interestingly, the flesh of a lingcod is blue-green before cooking but quickly turns white when heated. They are found only on west coast of North America and spend most of their time in rocky areas near crevices or on ledges near strong currents. Although they are caught year-round, the best time to find them is from the beginning of April to the end of August.
Lingcod has been a popular game fish as far back as the early 1800s. Commercial fishing of lingcod hit its peak between 1970 and 1990, which started to limit access for leisure fisherman. With the recent changes in the fishery economy, there has been a shift from large, commercial fishing of lingcod to private, boat fishing. The techniques used by the modern, private fishermen aren't far removed from those used by anglers in the 1800s. A simple line and jig is usually sufficient for landing a good-sized lingcod.
Mackerel are a family of fish that are frequently found throughout the waters down the Atlantic coast. Fly-fishing for these fish requires a very fast set and retrieve, as the fish is known to strike with lightning-fast speed. Because of the fight and strength in the mackerel, the fly rod and reel need to be solid enough to withstand the fish's attack on the fly. Once you feel that mackerel hit on the fly, get ready for an intense fight and exciting retrieve.
Each year the Noxen, Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighters hold the town's "Rattlesnake Roundup." This weekend event features events for kids and families culminating in the large roundup of the venomous snakes by state and federal wildlife professionals. Food, rides, hands on shows and learning exhibits highlight the event that started in 1973. As the snakes are rounded up and gathered they are measured, weighed and released back into the wild after the event, making the event a beneficial study of the snakes.
Before you can catch fish in Deep Creek Lake or trap crabs from Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, you must first turn in all necessary paperwork to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Fishing licenses, boating registrations and many other wildlife-oriented recreational activity permits are managed by the department. Forms must be completed and submitted properly so you can legally engage in activities like boating, fishing, crabbing and hunting.
Whether you enjoy fly fishing, lure, or good old live bait casting, fishing for trout in Utah offers a wonderful fishing experience. Regulations for the number of fish, the lures used and time of day fishing is allowed varies by state, and often changes from one water source to the next. As a responsible fisherman you must know the regulations for the area you are fishing and always follow them so fishermen for years to come can enjoy the pleasures of fishing you know and love.
The blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra) is a small exotic game animal native to India and Pakistan. The males, which rarely exceed 110 lbs., are hunted for their attractive spiral horns. In 1932, a herd was introduced to Kerr County, Texas. The animals flourished in the wild and on game ranches, and are now found in 86 of 254 Texas counties. Scoring organizations worldwide keep trophy records and maintain databases on blackbuck antelope. Each organization has specific guidelines for scoring the animals.
Paralichthys dentatus, generally referred to as fluke, is a species of fish most common to eastern coastal waters. Massachusetts and New Jersey are two popular locations well-known for fluke fishing. Fluke are also called summer flounder. In warm weather, these fish reside in bays and coastal waters near shore.
Catching a fish and not quite knowing what fish it is can be frustrating. In Northwest Ohio, it can also be costly not knowing which of a wide variety of species of fish you have in your net. The state of Ohio has limits on some species of fish. For example, some lakes limit the number of fish that can be caught, others are catch-and-release only, while some have no catch limits. Following state and local regulations, and being able to identify fish, can save a fisherman from fines and penalties if caught with the wrong fish.
Pronghorn antelope are found on the open prairies of the western United States. They are the fastest animal in North America and have large eyes that are equivalent to eight power binoculars. These factors make the antelope difficult to get close to. Most shots made on antelope are from farther than 300 yards. Judging the quality a buck antelope's head must be done through binoculars or a spotting scope. Horn length, curl, prongs and mass are the characteristics considered for determining if the horns are of trophy quality.
Halibut are a flat fish with eyes on only one side of the body. The fish lives on the bottom of the ocean floor with the eye-side up. The halibut is the largest flatfish in the ocean and lives in the Pacific Ocean from California to Alaska. Pacific Halibut are more angular in shape. The California Halibut tend to be rounded on edges. Dragging bait on the bottom is the most effective way to catch a halibut.
Hunting in swamps is not easy, but the terrain frequently offers a hunter the chance to shoot a very large buck. Bucks that live in swamps often grow to old ages and large sizes. This is partially because the animals do not receive the hunting pressure felt by bucks in more easily accessible areas.
The drop-shot rig is a method of presenting artificial or live bait at a predetermined distance off the bottom. Known as a finesse presentation, the drop-shot rig is effective for catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass. At Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, the rig is one of the most popular used by anglers targeting the lake's abundant smallmouth bass. The rig can be fished as deep or as shallow as anglers find fish.
Many of the people who use live traps do not wish to kill the animals they catch. Often, they just want to trap and relocate nuisance animals. They generally use cage traps, which require the animal to walk inside and step on a pan that causes the trap door to close. Placing bait just behind the pan is the best way to lure animals into the trap.
Hunting is a popular sport for many Americans. However, landowners can deny them access to private property. Posted and trespassing signs are visual indicators that hunting, trapping, fishing and trespassing is not permitted on the property grounds. Protect yourself and your property by exercising your right as a landowner to designate your property as posted land.
Hunters and people involved in deer management programs are among those who may wish to determine the age of a buck. Developed by researcher C.W. Severinghaus in 1949, the tooth replacement and wear method of aging bucks is an accurate and quick measurement that anyone can use. All deer are born in the spring, so deer old enough to hunt will be 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/2 years old (and so on) during hunting season.
To catch a fish in Pennsylvania, you have 85,000 miles of streams and rivers, plus 630,000 of acres of lakes and ponds, including Lake Erie, within the state from which to fish. There are several kinds of fish native to Pennsylvania that you can catch, such as trout, steelhead, bass and walleye. All you need is your fishing tackle and a destination, and you can surely catch a fish in Pennsylvania.
Smelt are found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans as well as the Great Lakes. They are a small fish that resemble salmon, although not in the salmon family. They generally grow no larger than 8 inches long. Smelt leave the ocean or lakes in large numbers to migrate up streams to spawn at which time they are caught in dip nets. They are a popular eating fish, with frying being the most common cooking method. Preparation of smelt for cooking requires scaling and cleaning.
Smelt are smallish, sweet, flavorful fish commonly caught during the spring. Some throw away smelt or use it as bait for trout and salmon, but the heart-healthy fish makes a tasty, nutritious snack. Though some don't mind eating the fish's entrails, many prefer a clean smelt. You can clean your fish quickly in a few fluid motions.
