Mystery of the Missing Fish
stocks plummet, leaving an industry in crisis and a rash of unanswered questions
Anglers off the California coast began noticing it a few winters ago. The number of chinook salmon, a hardy breed that supports much of the fishing economy from here to Oregon, was mysteriously declining. After a decade of steady [...]
John Noel on Humminbird’s Side Imaging Sonar #072
Host Peter Wood sits in on the Canadian Bass Anglers Federation, Waterloo Wellington Bass Anglers Chapter meeting as they listen to John Noel of Humminbird chat about the highlights of side imaging sonar
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Wild TV added to Star Choice’s expanding cannel lineup.
Starting February 7, 2008, Star Choice is offering Wild TV (ch. 456) - Canada’s first 24-hour hunting and fishing channel dedicated to Canadian hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen and women. Wild TV offers original programming that captures the thrill of hunting and fishing in the Canadian wilderness as [...]
Manitoba has the oldest roads in the country, according to a new report from Statistics Canada.
The report, which examines highways and roads, bridges and overpasses, water supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities and sanitary and storm sewers, found that Manitoba had the second oldest public infrastructure in the country in 2007, exceeded only by Nova Scotia.
Manitoba [...]
Canada’s Maude Barlow is inspiring a movement against corporate control of the world’s water. A new film featuring Barlow is making waves at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Barlow’s work motivated filmmaker Irena Salina to create her documentary entitled Flow: For Love of Water, which reveals disturbing realities of water as a commodity. Ms. Barlow has [...]
Contact: James Pew, Earthjustice (202) 667-4500
Ann B. Weeks, Clean Air Task Force (617) 359-4077
John Walke, Natural Resources Defense Council (202) 289-2406
John Suttles, Southern Environmental Law Center (919) 967-1450
Sean Crowley, Environmental Defense (202) 572-3331
John Surrick, Chesapeake Bay Foundation (443) 482-2045
Virginia Cramer, Sierra Club (202) 675-6279
Scott Edwards, Waterkeeper Alliance (914) 674-0622 x13
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Manitoba Hydro and Minnesota Power have proposed a two-stage electricity supply deal that may lead to new multibillion-dollar hydroelectric facilities in Canada and construction of a cross-border transmission line, the companies said on Tuesday.
The first part of the plan, aimed at increasing the carbon-free power supply in Minnesota, involves government-owned Manitoba Hydro exporting surplus electricity [...]
Farmers invited to help save rare species
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Farmers are being asked to get involved and help to save rare species in Northumbrian rivers. As part of the process they’re invited to an event on Wednesday 13 February at Wallington Hall, Cambo, Morpeth.
Jackie Hamer of the Environment Agency explains what it’s all about: “The [...]
New for 2008 the 1.5 ounce Metal Lip Swimmer! Thru-wired and equipped with 4X VMC hooks and Krok stainless steel swivels, it’s designed and built to last like all of our lures. It’s traditional “Danny” profile and seductive swimming action is guaranteed to entice strikes. It’s perfect for the light tackle angler fishing from a [...]
Transferring Missouri River water to Apple Creek via the McClusky canal isn’t a new idea, but rather a subject that’s been eschewed going on 20 years.
The Burleigh County Water Resource District board is reviewing the proposal and why it was discarded back in the early 1990s. The diversion generated much discussion at Monday’s meeting of [...]
Family Fishing Weekend June 9 and 10 Features Free Fishing and Admission to Provincial Parks
The Manitoba angling season will open in May offering residents and tourists great opportunities to catch channel catfish, goldeye, northern pike, walleye, white bass, lake trout and yellow perch, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick said today.
“Angling is an important part of [...]
Due to the Energy Act of 2007, most gasoline throughout the U.S. will soon contain ethanol, if it doesn’t already. Although ethanol blended gasoline benefits the environment and reduces exhaust emissions and dependency on foreign oil, it can cause big headaches and repair bills for boaters. Heat, humidity, and longer periods of non-use affect the [...]
Salmon Farms are Killing Wild Fish
Yep. Another study. Telling us that Salmon Farms are wiping our wild fish stocks. Seems our provincial government just won’t listen. This is so freaking sad. Why take the risk of destroying our wild salmon. Why don’t they listen?
We don’t eat farmed salmon. Wild caught only for us. We will [...]
Some Manitoba bands have asked the courts to quash a plan to build an oil pipeline through southern Manitoba, saying the federal government failed to consult with First Nations or offer compensation.
“You are not going anywhere with this oil until you sit down with us,” said Roseau River Chief Terry Nelson on Monday.
Roseau River and [...]
Just the idea of battling a huge lake trout lures anglers to all the remote lakes as far north as the Arctic Circle in Canada. These areas yield many 30 to 40 pound lunker lake trout each year.
In some areas in Canada, the lake trout are also called Mackinaw or grey trout, but the most [...]
Gambler Lures is currently offering several new lure supplements and product lines to meet the demands of both bass fishing fanatics and tournament anglers. Here’s what is new for 2008:
The Giggy Lizard and Big Stick
Gambler Lures launched the Giggy finesse product line late in 2006, and continues to add to this popular group of lures [...]
After a mile of travel east through drifts and over tire-packed trails, we reach McAloon’s spearing shanty, one of 3,171 on the lake today. The sky is overcast, the winds are gusty and the temperature is 27 degrees.
“The heater will take an edge off,” says McAloon, opening the door to the 5-by-7 foot aluminum shanty. [...]
Bass are known to feed on baby ducks paddling across the surface of the water…thus the ’Baby Duck’ Bass Bait was developed to capture that instinct.
This bait is hand carved and hand painted for greater realism and includes real feathers across the top back of the bait.
Three coats of clear enamel are then applied to [...]
The phoney “Algonquin” protest to stop a uranium mine at Robertsville, near Sharbot Lake, has started up again. The original protest encampment at the mine gates started last summer. It’s one hour north of Kingston Ontario. Chief Doreen Davis of “Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation”, Robert Lovelace of “Ardoch Algonquins” and six other people face charges [...]
ce fishing really is like no other American distraction. I grew up on Lake Michigan and as a kid in winter I fished out of a shack my dad built. The frame was wooden and sheets of printer’s tin covered the outside and inside. We made our own rattle wheels and inside the shack we [...]
For a dark, frozen moment, Eugene Rafuse was sure he was going to die.Cracks in the ice - first one, then many - had risen in front of his snow-grooming machine as he drove over Lake Simcoe with his son, Kyle, then 15. Gunning the engine, Mr. Rafuse almost got through the danger zone when [...]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving quickly to control small infestations of giant salvinia on Lake Palestine and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Giant salvinia was found for the first time January 28 in Sam Rayburn in the back of [...]
Canadians are leery of companies claiming to be “Carbon Neutral”.
In a national poll of 2,271 Canadians, 57 per cent said they do not trust companies claims of carbon neutrality and 14 percent strongly distrust claims. The Pollara poll is part of Markets Initiative’s report on market trends and environmental integrity in the paper and publishing [...]
People from across the country and Canada are headed to the Lakes Region for two major winter events this weekend.
The 79th Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby got under way on Friday, and the Great Rotary Fishing Derby will kick off on Saturday.Organizers of the sled dog race said that early in the week, the [...]
While the White Sox were busy being swept by the Cubs, the Tigers continued to make progress, taking two of three from San Diego. On Sunday, Magglio Ordonez provided key offense with a two-run homer and an RBI double in Detroit’s 5-3 win over the Padres.
The Tigers have now won 12 of their last 15 [...]
Protesters from two First Nations communities have resumed blocking a prospective uranium mining site in eastern Ontario.
The Ardoch Algonquin and Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nations returned to the site near Sharbot Lake, Ont., after mediation talks with the Ontario government that began last fall broke down.
Robert Lovelace, co-chief of the Ardoch First Nation, said the protesters are standing [...]
Manitoba named the polar bear a threatened species on Thursday, enabling it to restrict new development on its Arctic shoreline, where hundreds of the big white bears spend several weeks each year.
“We must continue to take action to protect one of our province’s most unique species, which is clearly being affected [...]
Hog producers are anxiously waiting to hear the provincial government’s reaction to a Clean Environment Commission report on the sustainability of the industry.
The CEC submitted a long-awaited report on the issue to Manitoba Conservation on Wednesday.
Conservation Minister Stan Struthers will study the report over the next few weeks, and has promised to make the report — and [...]
Anglers, particularly boaters, should use extreme caution when fishing local waters. Many roads are blocked or damaged and large amounts of debris are present in most rivers. Log jams or other hazards may be present in many places. Silt and other debris will make launching boats difficult at some ramps until they can be cleaned [...]
The FACTS about Portable Ice Hut Registration- #071
Posted: 08 Feb 2008 06:18 AM CST
Host Peter Wood chats with Bill Murch, Guelph District Ministry of Natural Resources Communication Media Specialist to get the facts about regulations on portable ice hut registration.
Episode Resources
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Voice by Chuck Lefleur
Music by Jon Schmidt from the Podsafe Music Network
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Red River, Manitoba
Spent 3 days on the Red River near Lake Winnipeg. 2 of us got our biggest Walleyes ever, both were 10 Pounds and a couple ounces.
It was extremely cold all 3 days, fishing was slow, but great! Also had a 5 pounder, and a buddy had an 8 pound, plus a 12 pound [...]
. Four legendary figures of bass fishing who have contributed greatly to the sport through education, angling achievements, innovations and communications will join 32 previously inducted men and women into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Feb. 21.
The class of 2008 includes Charlie Campbell and Virgil Ward both of Missouri, Nick Crème of Texas and [...]
Canada has fantastic Smallmouth Bass fishing. Bass are often considered the most exciting fish to catch because of the fight, but also because you need several different fishing techniques to catch smallmouth bass in different conditions and times of year.
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Modern Drive-in American Plan Fishing Lodge near Atikokan and Quetico Park.
Our popular American [...]
Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com interviews adventure travel expert and founder of Adventure Travel Meldia Source, Nancy Pfeiffer.
Nancy is proud to say she is a 58 year old grandmother and still an active adventure traveler.
Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com interviews adventure travel expert and founder of Adventure Travel Meldia Source, Nancy Pfeiffer.
Nancy is proud to [...]
CleanFish, winner of Food & Wine’s Eco-Ocean award, and its newest CleanFish Alliance member, the Inuit community of the Nunavut region of Canada, are offering fresh, wild arctic char across the United States for the first time. Together, they will make this sustainably harvested, healthy and delicious fish available to retailers and restaurants around the [...]
