fall is here

fall is here from the ct fish and wildlife Stocking of Atlantic salmon into the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers is just around the corner. The declaration which defines the regulations is now posted on our web page (link below). When fishing for Atlantic salmon, a fly or artificial lure with a single free swinging hook must be used. Traditional jig heads are not allowed. The fishery is catch and release only until December 16, 2022. The Fisheries Division specifically produces these fish to provide a unique fishing experience. These salmon are not part of any restoration efforts, as the Federal program ceased in 2013 after decades of attempt. To learn more about this unique opportunity to catch an Atlantic salmon - check out our web page at https://portal.ct.gov/.../Atlantic-Salmon-Management-Areas View the declaration at https://portal.ct.gov/.../ATS-Broodstock-2022-2023...

well it been a wile since i posted,due to life getting in the way. i am happy to anouce i am a field staffer for treezyn it is a great camo company,with great prices,if tou get a chance check them out treezyn.com

bibbons pond windham

went out to bibbons pond on Sunday, was on the water at 5 am, the water was smooth as glass, plenty of fish rising ,though some were pumpkin seeds,fished till 9 and landed what seemed like a hundred pumpkin seeds,and 6 nice browns,then while loading the canoe back on the truck,i ended up blowing by back out,so my memorial day weekend I ended up in bed,but it slowly improving

northeast fishing and hunting show

on fri,2/12,16 we went to Hartford with our granddaughter Kassie. This is like a birthday present for both Kassie and me, she was born on Feb. 6,and mine is the 2nd.the show in my opinion is on the rebound, from the ression .there was a lot to look at, and seminars,kassies biggest highlight is the trout pond, she has the luck, every year, she has landed the tag fish for a prize, also we got to see the bird dogs in action, hold some big snakes and we love the birds of pray,the deep both was great this year.i am surprise that bass pro didn't have anything there, since they just opened a store in CT when we got home, we had to go down to what Kassie calls grandpas fishing room, to find a tackle box and extra fishing tackle,i think I created a fishing monster,cant wait to opening day

Make Killer Foam Poppers from Flip-Flops

Foam poppers are deadly bass and panfish baits. For general duty, use an 8- to 8 ½-foot, 5-weight outfit with floating line and a one-piece tapered leader. Target grass edges, docks, gaps in lily pad fields, and pockets shaded by overhanging limbs. Vary your popper retrieves until you determine what triggers the fish. Slow retrieves with long pauses work best in hot or cold weather. During moderate conditions, daybreak and dusk bring active feeding periods, with panfish often blasting poppers the second they hit the water. 1. Find a Flip-Flop read more http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gone-fishin%E2%80%99/2013/08/best-baits-how-make-killer-foam-poppers-flip-flops?src=SOC&dom=fb

Stocking Trout Is An Icy Business This Year

Fishermen hooking trout on opening day April 19 will have no idea what it took to make that possible. The ice this year was so thick, chainsaws were needed to cut though and open holes for trout stocking in Connecticut waters. Tim Barry, who heads the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's trout stocking program, said, "In my 30 years with the department, I've never seen conditions like this." "All the lakes were stocked through the ice," Barry added. "It was very difficut Some mornings were so frigid, stocking had to be suspended for fear the fish would suffer cold shock and die. Because of delays caused by the prolonged cold, Barry said, it will take a "herculean effort" to reach the DEEP's goal of stocking 100 lakes and ponds and 200 rivers and streams before lines hit the water next month. "I think we'll get all of the lakes done and the big rivers – like the Farmington and the Salmon – but I'm not sure if we'll get to all of the streams," Barry said. He said he was putting in a request to allow stocking crews to work weekends in advance of opening day. The department is also short two trucks, which could mean additional delays. The DEEP begins spring trout stocking at the end of February, releasing 650,000 fish into state waters. In this two-stage process, fish are released prior to opening day, and "in season" from opening day until the end of May. The three species of trout -- brown, brook and rainbow -- come from state hatcheries in Kensington and Burlington and the Quinebaug State Hatchery in Plainville. To stock lakes when the water is open, trucks just back up and release the trout. However, when the water is iced over, the fish have to be transferred into holding tanks and hauled onto the frozen surface. Then, crews with power augurs and chainsaws open holes for release. This extra work has delayed stream stocking, Barry said. Also, stocking had to be suspended some days because of the intense cold. "Some mornings it was hovering around zero degrees, and because of safety concerns, we made a decision not to go out," he said. http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-trout-stocking-in-ice-20140324,0,4814134.story

happy 4th

wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of july

The Angling Technologies

in the beginning i found that itwas very difficult to use.even after i went to you tube and watched the tutorials that they made.through trial and error,and finding out what each function does,it started to get eaiser to use. http://www.findyourwater.com/

Here's what Congress advised for the use of the U.S. flag in a joint resolution dated June 22, 1942. The flag of the United States is the emblem of our identity as a separate nation, which the United States of America has been for more than 200 years. Therefore, citizens should stand at attention and salute when their flag is passing in a parade or being hoisted or lowered. The custom is to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on flagstaffs in the open, but it may be displayed at night upon special occasions to produce a patriotic effect. When the flag is hung vertically on a wall, window or door the Union (blue) should be to the observer's left. When the flag is hung either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the Union (blue field) should be to the observer's left. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. It should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement. It should be displayed, weather permitting, on all holidays: New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Lincoln's Birthday; Washington's Birthday; Armed Forces Day; Easter Sunday; Mother's Day; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon); Flag Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Constitution Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas; and state holidays and admission days. It should be displayed at every public institution and in or near every polling place on election days, and at schoolhouses during school days. In a procession the flag is to the right of another flag or, if in a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. The flag should not be displayed on a float except from a staff, nor draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle. When the flag is displayed on a vehicle, the staff should be fixed firmly to the chassis. No other flag should be placed above the flag of the United States or, if on the same level, to its right. The United Nations flag may not be displayed above or in a position of superior prominence to the United States flag except at United Nations Headquarters. The flag displayed with another against a wall, from crossed staffs, should be on the right (the flag's own right), and its staff should be in front of the other staff. It should be at the center and the highest point when displayed with a group of state flags. When flags of states, cities, etc., are flown on the same halyard, the United States flag should be at the peak. When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height, and the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. When displayed from a staff projecting from a building, the union [upper inner corner] should be at the peak of the staff. When it is displayed otherwise than by being flown from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out; or so suspended that its folds fall as freely as though the flag were staffed. When displayed over a street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street, or to the east in a north and south street. On a platform, it should be above and behind the speaker, with the union uppermost and to the observer's left. When displayed from a staff in a church or auditorium, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed at the speaker's right as he faces the audience. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to half-staff position. It should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. Half-staff is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag must be flown at half-staff on all buildings on the death of any officer listed below, for the period indicated: For the President or a former President: 30 days from the date of death. For the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives: 10 days from the day of death. For an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a member of the Cabinet, a former Vice President, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives: From the day of death until interment. For a United States Senator, Representative, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico: the flag should be flown in the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, on the day of death and on the following day; in the state, congressional district, territory, or commonwealth of such Senator, Representative, Delegate, or Commissioner, from the day of death until interment. For a Governor: Within the state, territory, or possession, from the day of death until interment. When the flag is used to cover a casket, the union should be at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. It should never be displayed with the union down, save as a signal of dire distress. It should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. It should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. It should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored so that it might be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. It should never be used as covering for a ceiling. It should never have anything placed on it. The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose, nor embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, printed on paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of a costume. When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

happy memorial day

NH FISHING REPORT FOR MAY 23, 2013

Trout are being stocked for your Memorial Day weekend fishing enjoyment! Looking to next week, plan to bring a buddy along on Saturday, June 1, which is Free Fishing Day (no license needed in fresh or salt waters; except for brood stock salmon). State Fish Hatcheries are also hosting an open house from 10-2 that day, so stop in and say hi. http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/2013/Q2/free_fishing_day.html

Fish stocking report: http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/Stocking/current.html

Fishing licenses: http://www.fishnh.com. Kids under 16 fish free in N.H.!

Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nhfishandgame

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NORTH COUNTRY

I had an opportunity to fish the Upper Connecticut River over the weekend, near the towns of North Stratford and Columbia. It is one of my favorite sections of river to fly cast, and I spent a lot of time there last summer. It seems to fish better after July, but I wanted to give it a try in May and see what I could find. As expected, water temperatures were cool and levels were typical of spring flows. This means that fish are really spread out, in contrast to later in the summer, when they congregate in areas that are easier to predict. Last weekend, I found myself casting to a lot of water and never really found the fish. It was a warm, windy day, and there were caddis flies hatching so densely that they looked like small, brown clouds. They didn’t spend much time on the water – they flew around the surface, but never really landed. As you might expect, I did not see any fish rise for them.

I fished mostly beaded nymph patterns, favoring the typical hare’s ear and pheasant tail. One fish hit a Copper John at the tail of a run and, as it rolled, I recognized that it was a fallfish. It quickly came off, and I was left without any other action for the rest of the day. I tried wooly buggers in deep water, and I tried ripping streamers through pools. One opportunity that presents itself at times of low catch rates is that I get to try a lot of different flies! Out of sheer desperation, I even tried a bright yellow, foam-bodied grasshopper. No luck. It was nice to see how it fished well and floated through rough current in a natural way. In a month or so, this approach should be very effective.

The lesson I learned was that early spring days with cool, high water may not be the best time to fish that section of the river. In the future, I may focus on some remote trout ponds or even some larger, warmwater fisheries, targeting bass as they prepare to spawn. – Andy Schafermeyer, Regional Fisheries Biologist


LAKES REGION

We’ve recently finished up the 31st annual Winni Derby on Lake Winnipesaukee this last weekend. On Friday, anglers were met with heavy NW winds that probably kept many fishermen shorebound. Saturday and Sunday, the weather turned around, and anglers were able to fish anywhere on the big lake. The winning salmon was 3.7 pounds, while the lake trout winner was 7.68 pounds. I had a great time talking to anglers about the salmon fishery and the pressure that is being placed on it. Hook-wounding was apparent on many of the salmon, and the body condition of those fish suffered. The lake trout looked great, with three fish over 7 pounds. Anecdotally, several lake trout had mayfly larvae in their mouths.

Trout ponds are producing very well in central New Hampshire, as a recent trip to a lakes region pond with my daughter Holly produced some nice brookies and rainbows. This past week has seen some incredible insect hatches, primarily caddis in the area. Eating lunch on the shore of Chocorua Lake the other day, I was amazed at the amount of jet-black caddis hatching at my feet in the crystal-clear water. This same hatch occurred at the aforementioned trout pond, as well. Mayflies haven’t shown up yet…it will probably take some warm weather and a week or so before those hatches start. Speaking of Chocorua Lake, it amazes me that this beautiful lake has seen very little pressure. Granted, it has a motor restriction, but I would think a canoe or kayak would “fit the bill” here. Chocorua Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also has an excellent smallmouth bass population. Give it a try; you might be surprised.

Recent rains in our area have helped stream levels, and stocking continues right up through the White Mountains. – Don Miller, Regional Fisheries Biologist


MONADNOCK/UPPER VALLEY

This weekend I plan to take the canoe out for a float on one of the many small rivers in the area. I might try to find a spot on the Warner River to go for a paddle and do some multi-species fishing. I’ve never floated this river, so I will have to study a map and do some scouting to find good spots to put in and take out. This type of river can be a lot of fun to float and fish, because there is plenty of wildlife to see and you never know what you may catch. I like to cast in-line spinners, which will catch anything from trout and fallfish to bass and perch. Other rivers that have good sections to float include: Contoocook River (Peterborough to Concord); Blackwater River, Webster; and the Ashuelot River in Keene, Swanzey and Winchester. – Jason Carrier, Regional Fisheries Biologist


SOUTHEAST NH/MERRIMACK VALLEY

River herring and American shad transfers to the upstream areas in the Merrimack River system have kept us busy this week. The goal of these two projects is to provide access to spawning adults to their historical spawning grounds. Impoundments currently block access to these areas. While the spawning adults do not stay long, the juveniles they produce will summer in these locations and provide an additional food source for resident fish as well as several wildlife species.

Both river herring and American shad are counted at the first impoundment the reach on the lower Merrimack River, as they ascend from the ocean into freshwater to spawn. It is expected that river herring returns are essentially finished for the year, but the number of fish that returned this spring is the most since 2000. The pace of the returns for American shad is much higher than what we’ve seen in several years. If the run continues through June at this rate, it may be one of the better returns in recent years. In order to help build the stocks, a recent rule change allows for a catch-and-release only fishery for shad in our river systems.

Water temperatures have appeared to stabilize lately, and rains are providing much need flow rejuvenation to area waters. Conditions for this weekend should be just about perfect for targeting hatchery fish in the rivers and streams in the area. The week before Memorial Day weekend can be a busy time for our hatchery staff, as there is usually a big push to ensure there are several opportunities for trout fishing during the extended weekend. – Ben Nugent, Regional Fisheries Biologist


SEACOAST AREA

The river herring run up our coastal rivers has quieted over the past week. The Lamprey River has passed a total of 77,000 of these fish so far, nearing the record run of last year. The herring will normally continue to trickle in through the first half of June, but not with the same intensity as their early run.

There have been stripers sighted, and a few caught, just below our head-of-tide dams on the Lamprey and Cocheco rivers; the presence of these late-arriving herring will keep them high up in the rivers until the spawning runs fizzle out. We have had reports of a few fish caught around Dover Point and down in Hampton, but right now your best bet is downtown Newmarket or Dover. – Becky Heuss, Marine Biologist

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FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH AND RESTORATION:
AUser-Pay, User-Benefit Program. Researching and managing fisheries and teachingpeople about aquatic ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. Your purchases of fishing equipment and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Learn more at http://www.wildnh.com/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm.

DEEP Announces New Connecticut Angler’s Guide Photo ContestUpcoming great “photo ops” include Opening Day, April 20th, and Free Fishing Day, May 11th

This year be sure to pack your camera in your tackle box so you can snap a quick photo and prevent the dreaded “one that got away” phenomenon. As a picture is worth a thousand words, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Inland and Marine Fisheries Divisions are looking to share your fish stories with your fellow anglers by welcoming you to submit your best fishing-related digital photos to us via email at deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov.

DEEP is looking for high resolution digital photos that appeal to a diversity of anglers and the general public. Submitted photos must be outdoor scenes that include one or more people fishing or displaying their catch. Images should be in sharp focus and have good color contrast. Those of sufficient quality and resolution will be considered for the grand prize, being featured on the cover of the 2014 Connecticut Angler’s Guide. Contest information and submittal forms can be found online at www.ct.gov/deep/fishing.

“We have a wide range of excellent fishing opportunities here in Connecticut,” said Bill Hyatt, chief of DEEP’s Bureau of Natural Resources. “We hope that through this contest, we’ll receive a diverse collection of digital photographs that capture the true essence and broad scope of Connecticut’s fisheries resources.”

There are several dates coming up this spring that are guaranteed to provide numerous photo taking opportunities. Opening Day of trout season is April 20th. “Not only is Opening Day the busiest fishing day of the year, it’s also a tradition for many families to get together for a day of fishing and enjoying the outdoors,” said Hyatt.

Also coming up this spring is “Free Fishing Day” on May 11, when anyone can fish without needing a fishing license. This is a great opportunity for anglers to introduce others to the experience of fishing, and DEEP and a number of fishing organizations will be running events that day.

In addition to possible use in the Connecticut Angler’s Guide, submitted photos, with credit to the photographer, may be used by CT DEEP for display on a variety of fisheries outreach materials including press releases, web pages, Facebook, educational materials and other publications.

For additional information contact Mike Beauchene at 860-424-4185 or email mike.beauchene@ct.gov

CONTEST SUMMARY

Grand prize:	Consideration for the cover of the 2014 CT DEEP Angler’s Guide
Runner(s) up:	Inclusion within the CT DEEP Angler’s Guide
Submit by:	November 1st 2013
Submit to:	deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov (digital photographs only please)

Requirements:

1. The digital photo must be of someone fishing or of the lucky angler with a fish captured within Connecticut waters following all state fishing rules and regulations.
2. Accompanying each photo must be the 2014 Angler’s Guide Photo Contest Submission Form which includes authorization and release for use of each photograph. The form is available for download from www.ct.gov/deep/fishing

when will this stop????????????? just  getting out of control



On April 17, New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg issued a statement to the public that he intends to propose a bill or amendment to regulate black powder, and other forms of explosive components, in the wake of the Boston Marathon Massacre. The bill would demand full Federal background checks of anyone seeking to purchase the minor explosive, similar to recent attempts by Congress to require full background checks on the sale of firearms.

In the wake of the deadly bombing attacks in Boston, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today announced that he will reintroduce legislation he has proposed in a prior Congress to require that sales of explosive powder be subject to a background check. He will also file the legislation as an amendment to the gun violence prevention bill currently on the Senate floor. - Lautenberg.Senate.com

Early indications by analysts and observers of the horrific Boston Marathon bombings show that a black powder explosive may have been the primary element in the bombs that killed three people, and injured hundreds of others. The use of black powder explosives are considered small in potency when compared to today's high tech explosives, and their use has been found to date as far back as 220 BC.
Of the $27.8 Billion spent each year on firearms, ammunition, clothing, reloading equipment, optics, and accessories by the American public, only about 7-8% of all gun owners reload their own ammunition on a regular basis. This means that only a relatively small amount of people purchase black powder explosives each year, and in comparison to other flammable, explosive, and dangerous household products such as fertilizer and gasoline, the singling out of black powder for stricter regulation bears little statistical evidence that its use in criminal activity is widespread.
Politicians are well known for using tragic events for their own political gain, as seen recently by the addition of children as props during speeches and debates over gun control. However, the real issue is not the tool or elements used in the orchestration of a crime, but the person behind that use that should be the focus of any criminal indictment, or legislative regulation. And even as no suspect, nor full analysis of the bombing has taken place since the bombing, Senator Frank Lautenberg is choosing to propose legislation which would regulate black powder, and will potentially hurt a retail product that is part of the $67.8 Billion economic impact that hunting and firearm ownership adds to the nation's annual GDP.

CONNECTICUT READY FOR OPENING OF FISHING SEASON


381,000 trout stocked for Opening Day
DEEP to stock Trout Parks on Opening Day, families encouraged to join in & help

Opening Day of the Trout Fishing Season is Saturday, April 20th and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has the state’s rivers, streams, lakes and ponds stocked and ready.

Approximately 381,000 trout have already been released this spring into 102 lakes and ponds and 200 rivers and streams throughout Connecticut and are awaiting Opening Day anglers. DEEP’s spring trout stocking effort began in early March and will continue through the end of May. When the spring stockings are completed, DEEP expects to have stocked over 630,000 trout.

“Opening Day is an exciting time for Connecticut’s many trout anglers, and they can look forward to exceptional fishing this season,” said Susan Whalen, Deputy Commissioner of DEEP. “The fish are in excellent condition, nearly all of our trout waters are stocked and anglers can enjoy a wide range of fishing options. Additionally, Opening Day is a special time for many families, the traditional first time to get outdoors together after winter.”

Among the best places for families to fish on Opening Day are the designated Trout Parks. “Trout Parks are easily accessible, have picnic areas and other amenities nearby, and are stocked frequently so that there are plenty of trout for children, families, and novice
anglers to catch,” said Bill Hyatt, Chief of DEEP’s Bureau of Natural Resources. “And as an added feature, families will be able to help stock trout at eight of the Trout Parks on Opening Day. We have found that these stockings are a real highlight for many families.”
Ten of the Trout Parks have already been stocked by the DEEP, including the areas that are scheduled to be stocked again on Opening Day:

Black Rock Pond (Watertown), Chatfield

Hollow State Park (Killingworth), Southford Falls State Park (Oxford),

Stratton Brook State Park(Simsbury),

Wharton Brook State Park (Wallingford),

Mohegan Park Pond (Norwich), Valley
Falls Park Pond (Vernon) and Great Hollow Pond/Wolfe Park (Monroe).

Each of the Trout Parks
stocked on Opening Day will receive 400-450 trout (see table on last page for times). All the remaining Trout Parks will be re-stocked shortly after Opening Day and all Trout Parks will be
stocked multiple times through May. The Trout Park at Kent Falls State Park, which is currently closed due to ongoing renovations, has not yet been stocked this year. DEEP does expect to stock the Kent Falls Trout Park once it reopens in early May.

DEEP has again stocked the Community Fishing Areas at Keney Park Pond (Hartford),
Lake Wintergreen (Hamden), Bunnells Pond (Bridgeport), Mohegan Park Pond (also managed as
a Trout Park) and Upper Fulton Park Pond (Waterbury) with trout for Opening Day. Begun in
2006 as part of the “No Child Left Inside” initiative, Community Fishing Areas are intended to
enhance fishing opportunities in Connecticut’s major population centers.
Among the recently stocked trout are nearly 250 Seeforellen-strain broodstock brown
trout from the Kensington State Fish Hatchery that were released into nine lakes scattered
throughout the state. The broodstock Seeforellen strain brown trout released this spring generally
weighed between 4 and 14 pounds each. In eastern Connecticut, Cedar Lake (Chester), Crystal
Lake (Ellington), Long Pond (Ledyard/North Stonington) and Mashapaug Lake (Union) received
Seeforellens. In western Connecticut, West Hill Pond (New Hartford/Barkhamsted) and
Highland Lake (Winchester), Stillwater Pond (Torrington), Tyler Lake (Goshen) and West Side
Pond (Goshen) were stocked with Seeforellens. As an added bonus, each of the eight Trout Parks
being stocked on Opening Day will also be stocked with 7-10 Seeforellen broodstock.
Many trout fishing areas do have special regulations, including Trout Parks (which have a
two trout per day creel limit), Trout Management Areas, Trophy Trout Streams, Sea-Run Trout
Streams and Wild Trout Management Areas. Anglers should consult the 2013 CT Angler’s

Guide for detailed information on specific locations and angling regulations. Electronic versions of the 2013 Guide can be found on the DEEP website at (www.ct.gov/deep/anglersguide). Print versions of the 2013 Angler’s Guide are available at more than 350 locations statewide, including town halls, bait & tackle shops and other vendors selling outdoor equipment, DEEP facilities, and commercial marinas and campgrounds.

Fishing and fisheries related information can be found on the DEEP web site at www.ct.gov/deep/fishing. Additionally, you can find DEEP Fisheries and Wildlife information directly on Facebook. This page features a variety of information on fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching in Connecticut. The address is. www.facebook.com/CTFishandWildlife. This spring, anglers will find updates on DEEP’s trout stockings on both the website and on the Fisheries and Wildlife Facebook page. Maps of all of the state’s trout streams and rivers showing the many stocking and access points can be found at www.ct.gov/deep/troutstockingmaps
.
Anglers can purchase their 2013 fishing licenses directly online, or at one of the many participating town halls, tackle retailers and DEEP offices. For a complete list of vendors, visit the DEEP website (www.ct.gov/deep/fishing) or call DEEP Licensing and Revenue (860-424-3105).

Numbers and types of catchable size trout stocked for Opening Day and list of Trout Parks.
The following species & sizes of trout will be stocked for Opening Day, 2012:
62,700
brook trout
(10-11 inch)
195,600
brown trout
(10-11 inch)
7,200
brown trout
(12 inch)
1,350
tiger trout
(10-12 inch brook/brown hybrid)
96,300
rainbow trout
(10-12 inch)
16,700
rainbow trout
(12-14 inch)
1,485
surplus broodstock
(3-10 pound trout – all species)
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The following is a list of the designated Trout Parks in Connecticut, approximate stocking times are given for the areas scheduled to be stocked on Opening Day:
Trout Parks
Opening Day stocking time
Black Rock State Park* (Watertown)
10:00 – 10:30 am
Chatfield Hollow State Park* (Killingworth)
10:30 am
Day Pond (Colchester)
Mohegan Park Pond (Norwich)*
8:30 am
Kent Falls State Park (Kent)
Closed due to construction
Natchaug River (Eastford)
Southford Falls State Park* (Oxford)
10:30 am
Stratton Brook State Park* (Simsbury)
8:30 am
Valley Falls Pond (Vernon)*
10:30 am
Wharton Brook State Park* (Wallingford)
8:30 am
Wolfe Park – Great Hollow Pond* (Monroe)
8:30 am
*Stocked on Opening Day
Note- all times approximate
Note that at most Trout Parks stocked on Opening Day, the regular stockings and the Seeforellen broodstock will be stocked at approximately the same time. However, at Wolfe Park-Great Hollow Pond, the Seeforellens will be stocked at 10:00 am, and at Southford Falls, Seeforellens will be stocked at 8:30 am.

happy easter

happy easter everyone

ladder stand second man

 

i had the oppertunity to field test the ladder stand second man from http://www.30-06outdoors.com/

this is a winch setup to raise and lower your ladderstands without the aid of an another person.

when i recieved it,it was packaged very well with everything in its place,it came with a written set of instructions and a dvd to show you how to use it
                                                                       

when i began to set it up i did have alittle problem on placeing the winch and bracket to the tree,i think between being the first time and using a fairly large tree,i wanted to keep the strap flat,and i was haveing trouble holding the winch and getting the strap flat,but i got it

 

after that i placed the spikes in,(note:the stand must be square to the tree,or it will lean while raising)

and then placed the straps on

 

then i started to raise the stand,very,very easy i might add

 

 

then once it is up from the strap,up push the stand into place,and ratchet the strap tight

once you bring the strap tight it is very stable
and you can safely start to finish putting the brackets and straps on your stand to the tree

and to bring it down,all you have to do is stand between the stand and ratchet,push the stand away from the tree and unwind the strap it brings it down nice and gentle

 

 

for the price of 79.95 i think it is well worth it,but the price of the extra spikes i think are over priced they go for 29.95

 

 

sign of spring

this is something every trout fisherman likes to see

Trout Stocking has begun

This is directly form the D.E.E.P. Inland fisheries division, sent out 2/28

SPRING TROUT STOCKING HAS BEGUN- DEEP Inland Fisheries staff began the 2013 spring trout stockings this week. Among the areas scheduled to be stocked sometime in the next two weeks are many of the state's Trout Management Areas (TMA's). Note that early spring stockings are very dependent on weather and site conditions.
2013 CT ANGLER'S GUIDES - The full print version 2013 CT Angler's Guide will be published and distributed in early April. An electronic version of the 2012 Guide continues to be available online at www.ct.gov/deep/anglersguide. There are no new regulations in effect for the 2013 season at this time, all regulations found in the 2012 guide remain in effect.

FISHING SEASONS-Anglers are reminded that the fishing season will close after today (Thursday, February 28th) on many rivers and streams and at a number of lakes & ponds. (Please refer to the CT Angler's Guide for complete regulations). All sixteen of the state's Trout Management Areas remain open year round (and all are catch-and-release fishing during the winter and early spring). Class I Wild Trout Management Areas (WTMA) are also open year-round for catch-and-release fishing,