by Todd Corayer | Mar 26, 2020 | Firearms, Hunting in Rhode Island, Turkey Hunting
Dennis Tabella is a turkey if he thinks hunting should be banned and that solid groups such as the Light Foundation need scolding. Hunting is part of our heritage, perhaps not his, but one person’s personal feelings should not trump other people’s right to be free. And that should extend to a lot in our society these days. Read on!
by Todd Corayer | Mar 18, 2020 | Fluke Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Hunting in Rhode Island, Pheasant Hunting, Striped Bass Fishing, Turkey Hunting
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is proposing to incrementally increase fishing and hunting licenses and tag fees over the next eight years. These increases are listed in Article 7 as part of House Bill 7171, Relating to the Environment. Before anyone...
by Todd Corayer | Mar 17, 2020 | Fresh Water Fishing, New England Tackle Shops, Rhode Island Waterways, Salt Water Fishing
Rhode Island has over 20 amazing tackle shops ready to help you find that next rod, reel, lure or fresh bait. Find your tackle shop today.
by Todd Corayer | Mar 15, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Fresh Water Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs
For months now, social media has been ablaze with posts about local fishermen getting their kayaks ready for a new fishing season. Despite winter being kind of a puffball affair and this Covid-19 affair making us rush out to buy toiler paper, which is absurd, unless...
by Todd Corayer | Mar 13, 2020 | American Saltwater Guides Association, New England Fishing Clubs, New England Tackle Shops, Tackle Tips
2010 was the first year of the Rhode Island Saltwater License Program, designed as an alternative to a federal license which became mandatory with a 2006 amendment to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act. The amendment was written to begin a more accurate...
by Todd Corayer | Mar 8, 2020 | Albie Fishing, Bonito Fishing, False Albacore Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing
Rob Taylor has issues. As a charter boat captain and local striper fishing legend, he’s chosen a life path that’s knock down busy for months in a row followed by repairs, maintenance and planning for the next season of sports looking for big fish. So after back to...
by Todd Corayer | Feb 18, 2020 | American Saltwater Guides Association, Block Island, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
It was heartening to see 80 people on a rainy February night at URI’s Corless Auditorium offering comments on the state’s proposed 2020 fisheries regulations but equally disappointing to hear so many fishermen advocate for killing smaller striped bass and more...
by Todd Corayer | Feb 11, 2020 | Block Island, Deer Hunting, Hunting in Rhode Island
Six Reasons Why Deer Hunting on Block Island Is Not So Easy Block Island’s empty roads and fields full of deer attracts a few hunters each year. Everyone says it’s so easy to get your deer over there but the “off season,” so called, which isn’t actually a thing...
by Todd Corayer | Feb 6, 2020 | Black Sea Bass Fishing, Fluke Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
In preparation for a return of striped bass and regulations to protect them, RIDEM held a pre-hearing workshop to discuss potential changes. In an era of social media fueled easy complaining, these workshops are a direct action of the state listening to people say...
by Todd Corayer | Jan 22, 2020 | Fishing and Hunting Safety, Fresh Water Fishing, Ice Fishing
Stay on top of the Ice Despite a lack of hard water, it really is ice fishing season. RIDEM recommends at least six inches of ice before we drag out coolers, chairs and grills while Connecticut calls for just four inches. For safety’s sake, it’s our job to check for...
