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Conservation

Why Do Anglers Keep Fewer Fish?

As catch-and-release fishing has exploded in popularity over the past few decades, many fisheries managers across America have also seen a decrease in the...

Reimagining River Connectivity in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula

When you think of pristine rivers and optimal fish habitat, you might not picture log jams scattering a river system. A new way of...

No Plan Yet For Colorado River Management

For anglers visiting and fishing throughout the west—particularly in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico—the current fight over Colorado River water is something...

The End of Catch-And-Release?

Catch-and-release is often touted as the surefire method for ensuring we have fish to catch next season (or even next month). Rivers with catch-and-release...

King Salmon Return To Klamath River

King salmon are continuing their return to the Klamath River, after the largest dam removal project in history. While some kings were spotted last...

Hellbenders: The Giant Salamander Trout Fisherman Nearly Made Extinct

The Eastern hellbender is a mysterious creature that most trout anglers don’t even realize might be living in the same streams they fish. This...

Trump Approves Ambler Road Via Executive Order

In a Monday afternoon press conference from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump announced an executive order that approved construction of the 211-mile Ambler...

Mike Lee Resumes Attack on Federal Lands

Utah Senator Mike Lee has resumed his attack on federal lands, this time sponsoring another deceptively-titled bill called the "Border Lands Conservation Act (BLCA)." The...

Roadless Rule Update

As the Trump administration continues its work to repeal the Roadless Rule, the U.S. Forest Service now has to wade through over 600,000 public...