Category Archives: fishing

Strange Wetlands: Legends of the Snapping Turtle (Part 2)

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Leah Stetson

There are many old myths about the snapping turtle. Folks warn, “If a snapping turtle bites you, it won’t let go until it thunders,” and in places like Alabama, snappers are nicknamed “thunder turtles.” One colorful story about a New … Continue reading →

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Strange Wetlands: What’s Their Angle?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Leah Stetson

Over the centuries, anglers have contributed a great deal to literature, art, film, philosophy, ecology, conservation and yes, even policy. Through a number of sportsmen and conservation groups, including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, anglers (along with hunters) have reacted … Continue reading →

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Strange Wetlands: Grab Your Mud Boots ~ Hunting and Fishing in Wetlands

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Leah Stetson

With the recent release of the FWS report, Trends in Fishing and Hunting 1991-2006: A Focus on Fishing and Hunting by Species, some rumors about the sports’ diminished popularity have been explained with a closer look at the participation of … Continue reading →

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