A spiny softshell turtle’s head emerges from a shallow pool of water. Spiny softshell turtles lay eggs in Missouri this week on sand- and gravel bars along streams and ponds. Take a canoe or kayak out ...

A sea-urchin-shaped bait called the Coike has exploded onto the bass fishing scene. Here’s how to rig it and when it works best. The Coike, a dense elastomer ball covered in soft spines, looks more ...

We spotted thousands of spiny cockles washed up on Seapoint beach in Termonfeckin in early February. They were washed ashore after Storm Chandra and the high spring tides. Most were alive and closed ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...