3,898,300 Trout
The start of spring means opening days of trout season across much of the country. Trout opening days begin in April for Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission plans to stock 3,898,300 trout including 8,530 trophy trout in 2016. [YDR]
150 Years
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will celebrate its 150th anniversary at its upcoming quarterly meeting. Governor Andrew Curtin, who we all remember, established the PFBC on March 30th, 1866 to address pollution in mountain waterways and the blocking of shad runs caused by dams. [Evening Sun]
25% of All Sport Fishing
Alaska lawmakers are considering a sockeye salmon stamp for two rivers, the Kenai and Kasilof, where 25% of all sport fishing in Alaska takes place. The added fee for the stamp would be $15 for residents and between $15-$150 for non-residents. Revenue from the new stamp would go towards fish and wildlife programs in the state. [Alaska Dispatch]
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