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May 7, 2024

Angler breaks 43-year-old record after reeling in large perch in Lake Michigan

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced that angler Blas Lars recently broke the state record for heaviest yellow perch in April. The world record dates back to 1865.

May 4, 2024

Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar

A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.

May 4, 2024

Poachers nailed after hiding fish in strange places, a first-ever bird species sighting and more hot reads

In case you missed it in Lifestyle this week, soak up these headlines — including stories about wild nature, delicious American eats, unique discoveries, faith, family and much more.

May 2, 2024

New York officers ticket striped bass poachers after discovering illegal catches hidden in odd places

Environmental Conservation Officers on Long Island, New York, have been catching poachers after anglers were reeling in out-of-season striped bass and hiding them.

April 24, 2024

Teen may have set Ohio fishing record for 101-pound blue catfish: 'Bigger than we ever imagined'

An Ohio teen, Jaylynn Parker, potentially broke a fishing state record after catching a monster-sized blue catfish weighing over 100 pounds with the jug fishing method.

April 23, 2024

Blue-state lobstermen say Biden's 'destructive' green energy plans could cost their livelihood

New England lobstermen are taking aim at the Biden administration’s latest moves to make his offshore wind energy projects "political proof" from a possible administration change in 2024.

April 13, 2024

Florida girl, 12, hooks multiple fishing records in a few short months: 'On a roll'

Julia Bernstein, 12, set at least four different fishing records in Florida since January and will be awarded the Fleming Species Award. One of Julia's world records is pending.

April 11, 2024

California salmon fishing canceled for second year in row as population wanes

By unanimous vote, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has declared that all commercial and recreational salmon fishing is canceled off the coast of California.

April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

April 9, 2024

Woman in Oregon reels in record-breaking fish: 'Very strong'

Tillamook, Oregon, resident Rebecca Jones caught a record-breaking monkeyface prickleback last week. The fisherwoman only started fishing recently and is largely self-taught.