This page from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Division of Fisheries describes fishing opportunities in the warmwater smallmouth bass streams in Oklahoma and largemouth bass reservoirs in Texas, to the high-mountain trout lakes and streams of Arizona and New Mexico. There is also a link to fish which exist in the Southwest as well as a link to fisheries field stations in the area.
Fishing Oppurtunities in Wyoming from the Bureau of Land ManagementThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages over 18 million acres of public lands in Wyoming. This land contains over 37,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs, 92,000 acres of riparian and wetlands, and over 2,750 miles of fishable streams. The vast majority of existing recreational fishing opportunities in Wyoming are cold water trout fisheries. These areas provide outstanding opportunities for a diversity of user experiences including walk-in fishing, four-wheel drive access only, and fully developed and accessible sites. The fishing opportunities are broken down by geographic area within the state. There is a clickable map to find the fishing facilities.
Fishing in MontanaThis Web site gives an in depth description of fishing in Montana. Montana is most notable for its trout and walleye. There are links to information on license information, fishing regulations, fish stocking, fishing opportunities, stream access, weather links, stream flows, whirling disease, and the future fisheries improvement program.
Fishing and Shellfishing in Washington StateThis site from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has many links for the curious fisherman. THere are links to the latest news from the WDFW, sportsfishing regulations, commercial regulations, licensing,, enforcement, fish plants, harvest and catch reports, shellfish, fishing guides and tips, fact sheets and other information, education, angling records, wildlife areas and water access, other publications, and WDFW products. There are also links to non-government agencies.
Fishing Opportunities in California State Parks on the American RiverThis page contains information about fishing in Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, and the American River from Hazel Avenue Bridge to Nimbus Dam (Nimbus Shoals) in California. There is information on licenses, method of take for fish, species regulations (for Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma), special regulations (for Nimbus Shoals), and fishing from October 1st through March 31.
Hawaii Division of Aquatic ResourcesThe Division of Aquatic Resources manages the State's marine and freshwater resources through programs in commercial fisheries and aquaculture; aquatic resources protection, enhancement and education; and recreational fisheries. Major program areas include projects to maximize commercial fishery and aquaculture productivity, protecting native and resident aquatic species and their habitat, and providing facilities and opportunities for recreational fishing consistent with the interests of the State. There are also links to fishing regulations, public information, fisheries statistics, and division offices and contacts.
This Web page is from our country's government and is devoted to this nation's wildlife refuges. There are many useful links, including those for Wildlife and Plants, Habitat, People and Public Use, Administration, What's New, Library, Manual/Policies, Draft Compatibility, Regulations and Policy, Site Index, Search Databases, Addresses, Special Events, Your Comments, FWS National Programs, FWS Regions, Partnerships, Legislative Mandates, and Privacy Policy.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge ComplexThe Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex is located 50 to 90 miles north of the city of Sacramento. The Complex consists of 6 national wildlife refuges for a total of 52,930 acres in the Central Valley of California. The Refuges serve as a resting and feeding area for nearly half the migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. This Web site has links to the following topics: General Information, Accessibility, Calendar of Events, Directions to the RefugeComplex, Environmental Education, Hunting Program, Hunting Regulations, Job/Volunteer Opportunities, News Releases, Refuge History, Related Links, Photographic Opportunities, Unusual Sightings, Waterfowl Surveys, Wildlife Checklist, and Wildlife Viewing Opportunities.
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge - AlaskaThis Web site describes Becharof Refuge which lies between Katmai National Park and Preserve and Alaska Peninsula Refuge. The refuge is dominated by Becharof Lake, the second largest lake in Alaska. The lake covers one-fourth of the refuge and is surrounded by low rolling hills, tundra wetlands, volcanic peaks and to the east, the 477,000 acre Becharof Wilderness. Becharof Refuge offers outstanding bear hunting and sport fishing for trophy-size Arctic char, grayling, and salmon. Commercial guide services are available for hunting and fishing activities. Other recreational opportunities include flightseeing, observing and photographing wildlife, hiking, boating, and camping. Local residents harvest a variety of subsistence resources from the refuge. Access to refuge lands is by small aircraft; there are no roads.
Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - FloridaThis useful Web site describes Canaveral National Seashore/Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on one of Florida's many barrier islands. The barrier island offers 24 milies of undeveloped beach and wetland enviroment encompassing over 57,600 acres. The park offers sanctuary for over 1000 species of plants, 300 species of birds, including 14 threatened or endangered species. Established January 5, 1975 to protect the largest stretch of coastline on the east coast of Florida.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish RefugeThis site has in depth coverage of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge which is the longest wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states. It extends 261 miles along the Mississippi River from the Chippewa River in Wisconsin to nearly Rock Island, Illinois. The Refuge was established in 1924 to protect bottomland habitat for migratory birds and fish. It encompasses approximately 194,000 acres in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. The Refuge is divided into four management districts with offices located at: Winona, Minnesota; La Crosse, Wisconsin; McGregor, Iowa; and Savanna, Illinois. The Upper Mississippi River provides essential habitat for a wide variety of plants, fish, migratory birds and other animals. The rivers importance to fish and wildlife is increasing with reduction of habitat elsewhere throughout the Midwest.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge - Nation's First Wildlife RefugeThis wildlife refuge Web site describes Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the oldest refuge in the history of the U.S. Located on Florida's east central coast, the Pelican Island Refuge is situated in the Indian River Lagoon between the towns of Sebastian and Wabasso. No longer just over 5 acres, Pelican Island currently (1998) encompasses 4,640 acres of submerged bottomlands and mangrove islands,and a 395-acre buffer on an adjacent barrier island. Not only is Pelican Island the first refuge, it has a number of other distinctions. The refuge became a National Historic Landmark in 1963; 6 acres of it was designated a National Wilderness Area in 1970; and it became a Wetland of International Importance in 1993.
This is a terrific site for hunters in the Southwest. The site describes hunting for people in Arizona or anyone looking to visit the area. Big game hunting for Mule Deer, wild turkey, Pronghorn, and Bighorn Sheep occurs each year on the Arizona Strip. The hunts are administered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and cooperatively occur on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered public lands. In 1994, there were over 800 big game permits issued. Almost all public lands on the Arizona Strip are open to lawful hunting under state regulations. Three Game Management Units (GMUs) have been established on the Arizona Strip by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
White Mountains National Recreation Area - Hunting InformationHunting can be wonderful in the Alaska area. This Web page tells those who would be interested about the hunting opportunities in Alaska. Hunting and fishing have long been a part of the Alaskan lifestyle, not just for sport, but for subsistance for those living "off of the land." Today hunters and fisherman come from all around the world to enjoy Alaska's world class wildlife and fish. The White Mountains National Recreation Area is part of Game Management Unit 25C and is open to hunting as regulated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Lostine River - OregonHunting for deer and bear can be of great interest to hunters everywhere. This Web site describes the opportunity that is available to those living in or visiting the beautiful northeastern portion of our nation. The diverse landscape of the Lostine River creates high quality natural scenery. From its headwaters in the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the National Forest boundary, it follows a glaciated, U-shaped valley and it is surrounded by mountain meadows and high mountain peaks. The manmade developments have primitive, historic, or rustic characteristics. Recreation includes hunting, fishing, sightseeing, horseback riding, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and camping. Mule deer, elk, and black bear inhabit the canyon, along with Rocky Mountain sheep.
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - Information for HuntersThis Web site provides information for hunting regulations on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Hunting information about what weapons are allowed and what animals can be hunted is included on this Web page. There are also more ways listed in which one could access hunting information about this area. In addition a link to other hunting information Web sites is included.
Afton Canyon - CaliforniaThis Web page describes Afton Canyon Natural Area which is located 37 miles northeast of Barstow along Interstate 15 between the Afton Road and Basin Road exits. Afton Canyon is designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern to protect plant and wildlife habitat, and to preserve scenic values of the riparian area in the canyon. The site includes information about hunting opportunities in the area. The sight says of hunting in the area that you can hunt dove, quail and chuckar but season and bag limits vary. In addition to the hunting information, there is also a great deal of other wildlife related information on this site.
Hunting on Mingo National Wildlife Refuge - MissouriThis Web site states what Mingo National Wildlife Refuge has to offer in terms of hunting opportunities for the following game and seasons: SPRING FIREARMS TURKEY: Open concurrent with State season, SQUIRREL: Open concurrent with State season; closes September 30; .22 rifle or shotgun only, FALL ARCHERY DEER AND TURKEY: Open concurrent with State season, WATERFOWL: Open concurrent with State season; hunting in Pool 8 only, MUZZLELOADING FIREARMS: By special permit only. In addition, ths site lists the special conditions for hunting, as well as a hunting map for the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.
This terrific Web page provides the user with a chance to find out what outdoor activities are available to them on federal land in the area of their choice. The searcher of this site gets to choose the outdoor areas they are interested in as well as there state of interest and the site will bring up for the user, the places which fit the criteria that they had set. Among the tpoics the searcher can choose from are: AutoTouring, Biking, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Cultural or Historic Sites, Educational Programs, Fishing, Groceries/Supplies, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Lodging, Off Highway Vehicles, Pets, Picnic Areas, Recreational Vehicles, Restaurant/Snack Bar, Visitor Center, Water Sports, Wilderness Area, Wildlife Viewing, and Winter Sports. The Web site includes information about 371 National Parks, 114 National Forests, 422 National Wildlife Refuges, 260 Bureau of Land Management sites, 457 Army Corps of Engineers sites, and 241 Bureau of Reclamation sites.
This site describes the bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities that are abound at Quivira NWR. What you see depends largely on the time of year as well as the time of day you are here. For optimum viewing, early morning or late afternoon are suggested. Bobcats, coyotes, and other mammals are often seen lurking about during the heat of the afternoon. At the extreme north end of the Refuge, a thriving prairie dog community can be found. There are also links on this page to Salt Marshes, Managing for Wildlife, the Visitors Center, the Home Page, Hunting and Fishing, Our "Friends" and Volunteers, What's Happening at Quivira, From There to Here, Current Bird Information, a Bird List, and a Photo Album.
Piscataway Park - New JerseyThis page describes Piscataway Park in New Jersey. Piscataway Park stretches for 6 miles from Piscataway Creek to Marshall Hall on the Potomac River. This park is a great place for birdwatchers. The site lists information about the address to the park, the telephone number to contact someone about the park, directions, visitor activities, permits, fees, and limitations, camping & lodging, and food & supplies.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge - Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon - Bird Watching Tour GuideThe guide on this Web site provides the birder with a tour of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge with suggested stops and some bird species which have been observed at each stop. The tour is a closed loop of public roads 29.5 miles long, which starts and ends at the east end of the upper dam.
Wilderness Parks in Orange County, California for Bird WatchingBird watching is one of the many activities you may enjoy throughout Orange County. There are several wilderness parks in which the bird watcher can satisfy their needs. This site has links to the following parks for bird watchers: Featherly Park in Anaheim, Thomas B. Riley Wilderness Park in Coto de Caza, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach, Aliso & Wood Canyons Regional Park in Laguna Niguel, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Lake Forrest, Upper Newport Bay in Newport Beach, Peters Canyon Regional Park and Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange, Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano, and Arroyo Trabuco Addition to O'Neill Park and O'Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon.
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge Bird Watching - TexasThis site describes Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on 43,388 acres of the upper Texas Gulf Coast in Brazoria County, and protects a fragile environment containing a diversity of wildlife. Established in 1966, the Refuge provides habitat for wintering migratory waterfowl and other bird life. This site contains links to Habitat, Management, Wildlife, Species List (which includes Birds of Brazoria NWR), Things to do at the Refuge, Fishing, Hunting, and Volunteering at the Refuge.
Birding Festivals from the National Wildlife Refuge SystemThis site discussed the individual units of the National Wildlife Refuge System that work together with local communities and their business and environmental groups to celebrate nature. The festivals bring a wide range of interests together in support of the wildlife in local communities and on our public lands. Join the over 24 million Americans who participate in bird watching, participate in a birding festival and learn more about wild birds and their habitat. This site contains the information from the following states which provide the names and locations of some of the birding festivals associated with the National Wildlife Refuge System: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.