How long is that fish? The length is important to know, as many species of fish have a minimum length that can be legally kept. Some, like red drum, also have a maximum size that can be kept. Many ...

Use these guidelines to measure fish correctly: 1. Place fish on its side on a flat board with the jaw closed. 2. Squeeze the tail fin together or turn it in a way to obtain the maximum overall length ...

Despite the threat of overfishing in many fish populations, fisheries managers often lack accurate plans and quota systems to allow a sustainable harvest. Traditional methods of estimating fish ...

Q: Is there a "gray area" or courtesy consideration given when measuring fish on a lake or river with special regulations? Could I really get a ticket for a fish that is one-eighth of an inch too ...

BELLA VISTA -- With a generator rumbling alongside the boat engine, workers dip their nets into the water to remove stunned bass, bluegill, redear and other fish from a Bella Vista lake. Bella Vista ...

Researchers have used an unmanned aerial system (or drone) to gather data on schooling juvenile Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine. This pilot study tested whether a drone could keep up with ...

Hunters and fishermen take numbers seriously, but typically not far. When the daily bag limit is four, for example, the ability to count to four whenever a wildlife officer is in the vicinity can ...