Trout Wrangler
@tsadler.bsky.social
conservation advocate. fly-fishing guide. outdoor journalist. political interpreter. U. S. Navy veteran. non sibi sed patriae. “I have friends everywhere.”
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Such a great group of friends 🤣 giving each other the ugly pants prank Hilarious 😂 and Fun
September 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The content I'm here for.
This is a fascinating piece on the by Witek. The impact on fisheries management (and maybe even game) could be profound and to the good.
Charles Witek: "Should other states follow, then Coastal Conservation Association v. State of North Carolina may earn its place as a landmark decision that changed the course of saltwater fisheries management in multiple jurisdictions."
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Court Finds North Carolina Fisheries Managers Violated the Public Trust - Marine Fish Conservation Network
Top photo: Fishing boat docked in Swansboro Harber, North Carolina, via Pexels On August 17, 2026, a Superior Court judge in Wake County, North Carolina found that, in managing its marine fisheries, N...
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September 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This is a fascinating piece on the by Witek. The impact on fisheries management (and maybe even game) could be profound and to the good.
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“Now, more than ever, we need to support sustainable fishery management to ensure our fisheries provide for future generations.”
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Five Ways CLF Has Fought to Protect Fish and Fisheries - Marine Fish Conservation Network
This article was first published on August 10, 2026 on Conservation Law Foundation’s blog. It is reprinted with permission. Top photo: The fishing industry is key to New England’s culture and history,...
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August 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM
“Now, more than ever, we need to support sustainable fishery management to ensure our fisheries provide for future generations.”
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The Roadless Rule rescission is bad news
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The Roadless Rule rescission is bad news
You only have until September 21 to comment.
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August 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The Roadless Rule rescission is bad news
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Love this!
This video was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1961. The Blue Danube.
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August 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Love this!
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Fourteen years ago, HBO's 'The Newsroom' laid out the truth about voter ID in this segment.
It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem.
History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem.
History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
August 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Fourteen years ago, HBO's 'The Newsroom' laid out the truth about voter ID in this segment.
It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem.
History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
It’s striking how little the arguments — or the tactics — have changed. Still a solution in search of a problem.
History doesn’t repeat itself — it gets rerun.
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It's common sense: "This winter, the amazing crew assembled in Sitka...installed a parallel hybrid diesel-electric system in my 50-foot steel longline/troller...I am saving 20% on fuel over last year, despite skyrocketing fuel costs across the country."
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Opinion: A quieter boat points toward a new future for Alaska fisheries
Aboard the F/V Mirage, hybrid power is saving fuel and money while reducing the emissions that threaten fisheries and coastal livelihoods.
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August 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
It's common sense: "This winter, the amazing crew assembled in Sitka...installed a parallel hybrid diesel-electric system in my 50-foot steel longline/troller...I am saving 20% on fuel over last year, despite skyrocketing fuel costs across the country."
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www.adn.com/opinions/202...
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Mama shows babies that the dog is nothing to fear. 😍🥹🐾
August 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Mama shows babies that the dog is nothing to fear. 😍🥹🐾
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One of French puppeteer Raphaël Gromy’s most recognizable performances features a puppet painting real artworks on canvas, blending puppetry, live performance, and visual art into a unique theatrical experience. 😊
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@raphael_gromy
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August 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
One of French puppeteer Raphaël Gromy’s most recognizable performances features a puppet painting real artworks on canvas, blending puppetry, live performance, and visual art into a unique theatrical experience. 😊
IG: @artistsuniversum
@raphael_gromy
IG: @artistsuniversum
@raphael_gromy
The content I'm hear for... ;-)
She turned drumming into total emotional release. Years of arm and leg coordination behind every beat.
August 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The content I'm hear for... ;-)
My latest @conservefish.bsky.social Waterside Chat.
Waterside Chat with NRDC’s Molly Masterton
The law as sword and shield
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July 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
My latest @conservefish.bsky.social Waterside Chat.
Happy return of Gabriel Allon day for all who celebrate!
My evenings will be held to Ransom for the foreseeable future...
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My evenings will be held to Ransom for the foreseeable future...
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July 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Happy return of Gabriel Allon day for all who celebrate!
My evenings will be held to Ransom for the foreseeable future...
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My evenings will be held to Ransom for the foreseeable future...
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Stunning!!!
An incredible cover by Norwegian Jørgen Dahl Moe. Right down to the very last beautiful note. I think Bruce Springsteen would approve 100%. Hope he has heard this. I keep playing over and over. Enjoy!
July 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Stunning!!!
Worth the read if you are interested in the history of ocean policy in the U.S.
Ken Hinman: “The Marine Fish Conservation Network remains a place where individual and organizational egos are left at the door, where we say ‘we’ when referring to our shared goals and accomplishments.”
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The Network and the Magnuson Act - Marine Fish Conservation Network
When the Magnuson Act and I first met, it was 1978, and we were both young and inexperienced. I was lucky enough to get a job with the National Coalition for Marine Conservation (NCMC, now Wild Oceans...
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June 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Worth the read if you are interested in the history of ocean policy in the U.S.
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The Ocean Observatories Initiative is safe, for now at least. The Senate moved fast to protect this crucial ocean-monitoring system, and the NSF has paused plans to dismantle it.
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Marine Fish Conservation Network Welcomes Senate Action to Save Ocean Observatories Initiative, Calls on House to Finish the Job - Marine Fish Conservation Network
NSF pauses dismantling after bipartisan Senate vote. The House should act to make it permanent. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2026 CONTACT: Jo Knight, [email protected] Arlington, VA – The Marine ...
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June 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Ocean Observatories Initiative is safe, for now at least. The Senate moved fast to protect this crucial ocean-monitoring system, and the NSF has paused plans to dismantle it.
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Winner 🎉🏴☠️😎
"Something just brushed past my leg!"
— Luke Skywalker, #StarWars
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#LincolnMemorialReflectingPool #USA
— Luke Skywalker, #StarWars
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#LincolnMemorialReflectingPool #USA
June 21, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Winner 🎉🏴☠️😎
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A terrific discussion - where science meets policy. Watch the Network's Waterside Chat with Meredith Moore of The Ocean Conservancy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX4R...
Where Science Meets Policy: Waterside Chat with Meredith Moore
YouTube video by Marine Fish Conservation Network
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June 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A terrific discussion - where science meets policy. Watch the Network's Waterside Chat with Meredith Moore of The Ocean Conservancy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX4R...
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Good morning Blue Sky
June 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Good morning Blue Sky
It's World Ocean Day.
"Together we can continue to advance science-based fisheries management to keep our oceans healthy, keep fishermen feeding America, keep waterfronts working, keep anglers on the water & keep U.S. marine resources thriving & bountiful for the next 50 years & beyond."
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50 Years In, the Ocean Still Needs Us - Marine Fish Conservation Network
This year’s World Ocean Day hits a little differently. It falls in the 50th anniversary year of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the law that transformed how this country ...
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June 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
It's World Ocean Day.
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Sarah White on the Magnuson Stevens Act's 50th anniversary: "Fifty years later, this landmark legislation has an impressive set of accomplishments - and a lot of work left to do."
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The Truth About the Magnuson-Stevens Act - Marine Fish Conservation Network
This article was originally published on March 27, 2026 on the Conservation Law Foundation’s (CLF) blog and is reprinted with permission. Top photo: Historic fishing communities are part of the lifebl...
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June 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Sarah White on the Magnuson Stevens Act's 50th anniversary: "Fifty years later, this landmark legislation has an impressive set of accomplishments - and a lot of work left to do."
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Take a moment to watch this. It's delightful.
Amazing imaginative photography by Spanish duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda.
TT: ClawClips
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May 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Take a moment to watch this. It's delightful.
Why yes, I did go fishing this weekend, thanks for asking.
Too much of a good thing?
Maybe not
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May 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Why yes, I did go fishing this weekend, thanks for asking.