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Tailwaters, Freestones, and Spring Creeks: What’s the Difference?

Tailwaters, Freestones, and Spring Creeks: What’s the Difference?

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:December 13, 2020
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
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If you've been fishing for a while, you've most likely come across references to three types of rivers: tailwaters, freestones, and spring creeks. Despite having heard the terms, many anglers…

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A Quick Guide to Public Land Types

A Quick Guide to Public Land Types

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:September 6, 2020
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
  • Post comments:2 Comments

National parks, one of the most popular types of public land in the US, have been called America's best idea. This is for good reason, as in 2019 there were…

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Trout in the Classroom: Educating the Next Generation

Trout in the Classroom: Educating the Next Generation

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:September 22, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
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Both fish and fly fishing are facing a lot of challenges in today's age. Fish are fighting against invasive species, polluted waters, and a changing climate. While these often get…

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9 Important Conservation Organizations for Fly Fishermen

9 Important Conservation Organizations for Fly Fishermen

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:June 30, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Thanks to proactive measures like the Dingell-Johnson Act, anglers contribute to conservation by buying fishing and boating gear. Although these funds make a huge difference in the protection of species…

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What’s the Difference Between Bag and Possession Limits?

What’s the Difference Between Bag and Possession Limits?

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:May 5, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Diehard catch-and-release anglers may never have to worry about bag or possession limits of fish. For anyone who keeps fish to eat, though, these are important terms to know. Bag,…

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What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

  • Post author:Katie Burgert
  • Post published:February 17, 2019
  • Post category:Conservation and Public Lands
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Overview North America has a unique system of protecting wildlife, often considered the most successful in the world. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (NAMWC) protects the game and…

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