If you're looking for a good spot to fish on the East Coast, the Rockfish Capital of the World is a top contender nestled as ...

Since 2014, the state’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, led by the North Carolina Coastal Federation in partnership with ...

Florida applied for a permit that would allow a 39-day Atlantic recreational red snapper fishing season, a dramatic increase ...

The North Carolina Coastal Federation will begin its 12th year of the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project in January 2026. Before the project kicks off, the Federation is seeking the assistance of ...

The North Carolina Coastal Federation will accept applications until Dec. 12 from the commercial watermen and women who want ...

Senate Joint Resolution 8, introduced in October by state Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), seeks to amend the Ohio ...

Where do you do that ’round these parts?” The answer is almost anywhere, if you know when to get there, what to bring and how to use it. Capt. Gordon shares his tips.

If you’re planning a black bear hunt in North Carolina in 2025, timing is everything and you need to ensure you know the regulations of where you’re headed. Unlike states with a single, statewide ...

That’s exactly what awaits at New River State Park in Laurel Springs, North Carolina – a hidden paradise that somehow remains off the radar despite its jaw-dropping beauty. Don’t let the name fool you ...

Each winter, when the North Carolina blue crab fishery closes for the season, a kind of clean-up effort happens. Rather than hauling in traps full of crab, local fishermen turn their efforts into what ...

Speaking of wildlife, New River State Park is teeming with creatures that call this pristine environment home. The river and its surrounding habitats support a diverse ecosystem that includes over 14 ...

Every year, crab pots and other fishing gear are lost in our sounds in a variety of ways. Lost gear can get hung up or drift into channels, creating serious hazards for boaters, wildlife, and ...