A couple of weeks ago I figured my ice-fishing was done for this season. But then our weather swung back to cold, again, and last week I had some business out west. I debated whether to take the ice-fishing gear with me or the open-water gear. I took both. The …
Once again on the invasive species front, there has been a bill introduced in the Nebraska state legislature that relates to our state’s handling of aquatic invasive species. If you wish you can read it here, LB63 Here is an abbreviated version: And some “FAQs”: I cannot tell you what …
By now you have probably heard about the invasive “Asian carp”. That term, “Asian carp” can refer to several species of non-native carp found in our country, but specifically is it used in reference to the bighead and silver carp. If you want to learn more about those specific invasive …
It has been a busy week. I am back in the office getting caught up on some things . . . oh yes, did some fishing while I was “out” this week . . . I will give you a report next week. Anyway, I am glad it is Friday, …
Those of you who have an interest in pike and especially muskies should know that Nebraska has its own chapter of Muskies Inc., http://www.muskiesinc.org/ , the HUSKERland Muskie Hunters, http://www.mi53.org/Huskerland_Muskie_Hunters/Home.html . They meet once a month or have a “league night” and get together to fish once a month during …
It has been awhile since I did a purely pointy-headed fisheries biologist science update. I have some things to tell you about, cue the theme music . . . . She Blinded Me with Science by Thomas Dolby At work, I call this time of year the meeting and sport …
Now here we sit with much of our ice unsafe to fish, and it is cold and snowy. What to do? Might as well go to a sport show and talk fishing! Here is the website if you want more information, http://omahaboatsportsandtravelshow.com/omaha/ . I will be hanging out on Saturday. …
If your ice-fishing season is not over, it soon will be. At this time, many Nebraska anglers are chomping at the bit to do some open-water fishing. On the eve of a new open-water fishing “season” many of us like to plan our strategies, pick out new lures we would …
This has been mentioned before, but I want to bring it up one more time. I have mentioned our volunteer youth fishing instructors and the great things they accomplish for us many times on my blog. If you would be interested in becoming one of those instructors and pitching in …
Wow, it has been one of those mornings for me. Judging by the “alligators nipping at my behind” this morning there must have been a bunch of folks who had a bad Valentine’s Day. So, lighten up! It’s Friday, here is another stupid fishing commercial for you. Hard-core bass anglers …
Daryl loves to share his educational knowledge and is an avid multi-species angler. He holds more than 70 Nebraska Master Angler Awards for 13 different species and holds more than 20 In-Fisherman Master Angler Awards for eight different species.
He loves to talk fishing and answer questions about fishing in Nebraska, so if you have a question, e-mail Daryl.
Daryl's e-mail address: daryl.bauer@nebraska.gov
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