Fish with Tom Jones, former Mille Lacs Large Lake specialist and current treaty coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Tom specializes in lead-core trolling, but other methods may be used as needed. You'll fish in comfort on a roomy 22-foot pontoon boat.

Mille Lacs is known for high catch rates of larger-than-average Walleye. Best fishing is usually in June and usually into the evening. Catch rates have been high in recent years (one to two per rod-hour).

Details:

• Bring up to four anglers. Kids and beginners welcome (but the trolling rods are a little heavy for kids under 10).
• Date to be determined between parties.
• Your choice of 1 or 2 full days fishing (a $1,400 value).
• Expires September 30, 2021.

Spend a day exploring Arizona's Sonoran Desert with AFS President/Past-President Scott Bonar.

I love hiking and will take you (or your group) to one or more of my favorite spots. Your pick: ancient archeology, ghost towns/historical sites, natural sites of great beauty and species diversity, or a combination. I know lots of secret spots off the beaten path and am enthusiastic about sharing the natural beauty and history of the Arizona desert. Will adjust the level of hiking to your choice.

Afterwards, we'll dine at a great Mexican restaurant to cap off the day. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some additional time in the area touring other sites on your own (I'm happy to provide recommendations).

Details:

• Pay your own way to Tucson, Arizona, and don't forget your hiking clothes and boots!
• Exact date to be agreed upon between parties.
• Specific trip plans subject to Covid-19 restrictions. To be discussed at the time.
• Single person, couple, or family.

Head out on the water with AFS Meetings and Programs Coordinator and expert Northern Snakehead fisherman Steve Kambouris.

Join Steve at the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to chase after the explosively powerful Northern Snakehead. You'll paddle about 4 miles over the course of 4 hours (this can be reduced if desired). Find out why everyone says fishing for snakehead is an addictive experience!

Details:

• Make your way to the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge (located approximately 12 miles south of the town of Cambridge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland).
• Kayak and necessary fishing gear can be provided for 1 person (or bring your own).
• Being an experienced angler with solid casting skills is preferred, as is some experience in the kayak.
• Date to be agreed upon between parties (the best time to fish for Northern Snakehead is May - October).
• Expires October 31, 2021.

Suncoast Youth Conservation Center Kayak Adventure in Apollo Beach, Florida!

Enjoy a paddle along the Noonan Branch Creek Paddling Trail. You will paddle through mangrove tunnels with swimming snook, over mudflats with soaring sting rays, and across sand bars where redfish scurry. Spot wading birds and ospreys searching for their next meal. This 2-hour-loop trail around the Florida Conservation and Technology Center in Apollo Beach is a perfect morning spent outdoors.

Details:

• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network will supply the kayaks, paddles, PFDs, two guides, and the fun for you and up to seven of your closest friends!
• Pack a lunch and drinks and we will bring a sweet treat for the group!
• Date is dependent upon staff schedules and tides.
• Plan on a 4- to 5-hour adventure from start to finish, including time for instructional training and an observation break along the way. Maybe even a site tour of the center.
• Expires December 24, 2021.

Join AFS Executive Director Doug Austen for a day on the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

We'll spend about 6 hours or so floating, fishing, wading, or jet-boating, depending upon your interests and the time of year. Fishing is for Smallmouth Bass with some nice Channel Catfish occasionally also caught. Smallmouth Bass in the Susquehanna are known for their jumping and fighting abilities, but even if the fish aren't biting, the river is beautiful and time on the water is always good. Doug will provide a wonderful lunch, beverages, kayaks, gear, and the jet boat (as desired).

Details:

• Make your way to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and purchase appropriate fishing licenses.
• Can accommodate up to three guests. All ages and experience levels are welcome. We can fish, kayak, or boat, as well as a combination of all three.
• I can provide all fishing gear but your own is certainly welcome and appreciated (spin-fishing is best, but fly-fishing for Smallmouth Bass can also be great fun, depending upon river conditions).
• I can't guarantee good fishing but will do my best to make it an enjoyable day!
• Expires September 30, 2021. Pick a date and we can check on river conditions.

Join incoming AFS President Brian Murphy for a day (6-8 hours) of fishing on the lower New River near Blacksburg, Virginia.

The river is known for exceptional Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge fisheries and repeatedly has produced state records for both species. We'll fish from my 17-foot jet boat in a variety of habitats, depending on your angling interests.

I can take one angler in comfort, or two if they are friendly and don't mind a crowded boat! I'll provide lunch, snacks, drinks, etc.

I have plenty of spinning and baitcasting tackle for both bass and muskies, or bring your favorites, especially fly-fishing gear if that is your passion.

If it is helpful to your travel arrangements, my wife and I would welcome you for a one-night stay and breakfast at our mountainside farm.

Details:

• Make your way to Blacksburg, Virginia
• Purchase a Virginia Fishing License (resident 5-day license $14; nonresident 1-day license $8; nonresident 5-day license $21)
• Hit the river!
• Date to be agreed upon between parties; pick a date window and we'll monitor river conditions to optimize your trip.
• Expires September 30, 2021.

Spend the day fishing one of southwest Montana's blue-ribbon trout rivers with AFS member Jim Bowker.

The area is known for outstanding year-round trout fishing. It boasts some famous river stretches such as the Madison, Yellowstone, and Missouri. Depending on the river and time of year you would like to fish, we'll float in a driftboat or raft. We can also hit one of the local lakes if the chironomid or calibaetis bite is on.

The trip is for up to two fisherpersons. If only one angler, we'll be rowed by outgoing AFS Past-president Jesse Trushenski, who tackled the Yankee Jim Canyon stretch of the Yellowstone this year and is eager to float it again.

We'll provide rods/reels, flies, lunch, snacks, drinks, and arrange for the shuttle. You will need to purchase a fishing license.

I'll fish the stretch of river/lake we decide on floating a few days before your trip and will reach out to the professionals to get the latest on what flies are working. Fish aren't always on the bite, but we'll work hard to get you on fish and the right fly at the end of your line.

Details:

• Make your way to Bozeman, Montana.
• Purchase a fishing license at a Montana fly shop or on-line ($25 for two consecutive days + $25 for Conservation license and AIS Prevention Pass).
• Can accommodate up to 2 guests. No experience is necessary but is recommended.
• Exact date to be decided between parties. I can provide information on some of the best times to hit the local waters. Depending on snowpack, runoff can keep rivers unfishable for extended periods of time. We'll be flexible and work with you to ensure your trip is memorable.
• Expires Sept 30, 2021.

Join AFS Member David Boyarski for a day of Smallmouth Bass fishing on the famed Green Bay in Door County, Wisconsin.

We will spend a day (~8 hours), or can break it up into two shorter trips, fishing for Smallmouth Bass in nearshore areas of Door County. We will fish from a 16-foot boat and play the winds and weather as to specific fishing locations (no busting across the bay in 5-foot waves on this trip!). Spring, pre-spawn period in May, is one of the better times for both numbers and size of Smallmouth Bass, but anytime throughout the summer is still worth the trip. There are also plenty of other activities in the area, ranging from five state parks and other natural areas with hiking trails, kayaking rentals and tours, and plenty of other fishing opportunities, as well as a wide variety of bed and breakfasts, restaurants, wineries, and orchards.

Details:

• Make your way to Door County, Wisconsin.
• I can accommodate up to two anglers cozily but comfortably and can provide angling gear, if needed.
• All experience levels welcome, as well as families. Can accommodate up to three, if bringing children, for a family outing, with the associated tangles and snacks spilling everywhere.
• Winner is responsible for obtaining fishing licenses and lodging. Lower-cost camping options are available.
• Expires September 30, 2021. Work with Dave to arrange date and other details.
• Fishing can be incredible, but no guarantees. Should have a great time though and be able to see some Great Lakes vistas.

Fisheries Techniques, 3rd edition. Edited by Alexander V. Zale, Donna L. Parrish, and Trent M. Sutton.

You choose the ebook format:

• EPUB - Short for "Electronic Publication," this is the most popular ebook format. EPUB ebooks automatically adjust to fit your screen. You can change display options like the font size, number of columns, and more; or

• MOBI - This format originated from the Mobipocket Reader software, and is used with Kindle. It also offers flexible display options, bookmarks, and highlighting.

And we send you the file to download directly to your tablet, phone, or e-reader.

More about Fisheries Techniques, 3rd edition:

The comprehensive instructional and reference volume on fisheries sampling and analysis techniques.

This new edition describes the techniques and approaches used to collect and analyze fisheries samples and data, with a greater emphasis on quantitative techniques and estuarine and marine systems. Most chapters have been rewritten and all have been updated to include recent technological, analytical, and philosophical advances. A comprehensive glossary of terms is included.

The book is intended for practicing fisheries professionals, researchers, professors, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Trout and Char of the World. Edited by Jeffrey L. Kershner, Jack E. Williams, Robert E. Gresswell, and Javier Lobón-Cerviá.

You choose the ebook format:

• EPUB - Short for "Electronic Publication," this is the most popular ebook format. EPUB ebooks automatically adjust to fit your screen. You can change display options like the font size, number of columns, and more; or

• MOBI - This format originated from the Mobipocket Reader software, and is used with Kindle. It also offers flexible display options, bookmarks, and highlighting.

And we send you the file to download directly to your tablet, phone, or e-reader.

More about Trout and Char of the World:

This is the first comprehensive look at the taxonomy, life history, and conservation status of the world's trout and char. These are fascinating and beautiful fish that rate high for the angler as well as for tourist and recreational economies. Trout and char also play key roles in the ecology of many lake and river systems around the world.

Trout and char are abundant in many regions, but most native species are on the decline. Some are classified as vulnerable, threatened, or endangered. Because of their widespread stocking in regions where they are not native, some trout and char also are the cause for threats to other native species. Loss of habitat, an expanding human population, and rapid climate change are challenging their future as streams warm and waters become more variable in their flows. This book examines trout and char from all these perspectives.

Early chapters explore the unique diversity and life history aspects of trout and char and provide information on the taxonomy and systematics while also detailing some of unique life histories. New information is presented about species diversity and distributions by country. Summary chapters explore significant conservation and management challenges of broad interest to scientists, resource managers, anglers, and interested public. The book end s with a series of essays exploring the future of trout and char over the next 50 years.

This book will be a primary resource for trout and char biologists, conservationists, and anglers in the many countries where trout and char are native or have been introduced, and a resource for anyone interested in learning more about the diversity and distribution of trout and char worldwide.

From Catastrophe to Recovery: Stories of Fishery Management Success. Edited by Charles C. Krueger, William W. Taylor, and So-Jung Youn.

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• EPUB - Short for "Electronic Publication," this is the most popular ebook format. EPUB ebooks automatically adjust to fit your screen. You can change display options like the font size, number of columns, and more; or

• MOBI - This format originated from the Mobipocket Reader software, and is used with Kindle. It also offers flexible display options, bookmarks, and highlighting.

And we send you the file to download directly to your tablet, phone, or e-reader.

More about From Catastrophe to Recovery: Stories of Fishery Management Success:

This book provides eyewitness "good news" accounts of true stories of successful fishery management in action that have resulted in bringing fish populations from the brink of extinction to full recovery with viable naturally reproducing, self-sustaining, and productive populations. The text provides incontrovertible evidence that good things can indeed happen with well- thought out and implemented fish management programs, demonstrating that fishery professionals working together with their stakeholders can make a difference in restoring and maintaining fish and their habitats to productive levels.

Contains 22 case histories of fishery management success spanning rivers, lakes, and marine systems. Each account ends with the authors' reflections of lessons learned that could be applied to other fisheries.

The book will be useful as a college text and invaluable to natural resources researchers, managers, and their allied publics.

Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes. Edited by Scott A. Bonar, Wayne A. Hubert, and David W. Willis.

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• EPUB - Short for "Electronic Publication," this is the most popular ebook format. EPUB ebooks automatically adjust to fit your screen. You can change display options like the font size, number of columns, and more; or

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And we send you the file to download directly to your tablet, phone, or e-reader.

More about Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes:

This important reference book provides standard sampling methods recommended by the American Fisheries Society for assessing and monitoring freshwater fish populations in North America. Methods apply to ponds, reservoirs, natural lakes, and streams and rivers containing cold and warmwater fishes. Range-wide and eco-regional averages for indices of abundance, population structure, and condition for individual species are supplied to facilitate comparisons of standard data among populations. Provides information on converting nonstandard to standard data, statistical and database procedures for analyzing and storing standard data, and methods to prevent transfer of invasive species while sampling.

284 biologists and managers from 107 agencies, universities, and businesses contributed to the book as authors, reviewers, or sponsors.

Age and Growth of Fishes: Principles and Techniques. Edited by Michael C. Quist and Daniel A. Isermann.

You choose the ebook format:

• EPUB - Short for "Electronic Publication," this is the most popular ebook format. EPUB ebooks automatically adjust to fit your screen. You can change display options like the font size, number of columns, and more; or

• MOBI - This format originated from the Mobipocket Reader software, and is used with Kindle. It also offers flexible display options, bookmarks, and highlighting.

And we send you the file to download directly to your tablet, phone, or e-reader.

More about Age and Growth of Fishes: Principles and Techniques:

Estimating age structure of fish populations and growth of individuals is fundamental to evaluating fish population demographics and dynamics. This text provides a comprehensive overview of concepts and techniques associated with estimating age and growth of fishes. Although the material presented in the book is applicable to systems around the world, the primary focus is on post-larval fish in North American freshwater systems.

The book is organized into four sections. Chapters in the first section (Chapters 1-2) provide an overview of the history and importance of age and growth information, as well as an introduction to how calcified structures grow. The second section (Chapters 3-5) focuses on validation and verification of structures, choice of structures, and sampling considerations. The third section (Chapters 6-9) provides a discussion of the most common structures used to estimate the age of fish. The last section (Chapters 10-12) details methods for data summarization and analysis.

This book is intended for practicing fisheries managers, researchers, and graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

A signed paperback copy of Nature's Allies: Eight Conservationists Who Changed Our World by Larry A. Nielsen.

Nielsen will be giving the keynote address on Friday, September 25th. Don't miss the opportunity to hear him speak or add this signed copy of his latest book to your collection!

(Ships free to the USA or Canada.)

More about Nature's Allies:

It's easy to feel powerless in the face of big environmental challenges-but we need inspiration more than ever. With political leaders who deny climate change, species that are fighting for their very survival, and the planet's last places of wilderness growing smaller and smaller, what can a single person do? In Nature's Allies, Larry Nielsen uses the stories of conservation pioneers to show that through passion and perseverance, we can each be a positive force for change.

In eight engaging and diverse biographies-John Muir, Ding Darling, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Chico Mendes, Billy Frank Jr., Wangari Maathai, and Gro Harlem Brundtland-we meet individuals who have little in common except that they all made a lasting mark on our world. Some famous and some little known to readers, they spoke out to protect wilderness, wildlife, fisheries, rainforests, and wetlands. They fought for social justice and exposed polluting practices. They marched, wrote books, testified before Congress, performed acts of civil disobedience, and, in one case, were martyred for their defense of nature. Nature's Allies pays tribute to them all as it rallies a new generation of conservationists to follow in their footsteps.

These vivid biographies are essential reading for anyone who wants to fight for the environment against today's political opposition. Nature's Allies will inspire students, conservationists, and nature lovers to speak up for nature and show the power of one person to make a difference.

William (Bill) Franzin, AFS Past President, and Sharon Williams Franzin will deliver (free of charge to the bidder) one numbered copy (first edition, of 2,000) of our first book, A Day on Crocus Hill with Sweetgrass, hand-signed by Firmin Michiels and Sharon Williams Franzin. It is a hardcover book, profusely illustrated with high-quality color photographs of prairie wildflowers. The edition was published in 2004 and has sold out.

They will include a signed, numbered copy (early edition, of 100) of our second book, Hiking Alone on Nahanni Plateau, published in 2017 to commemorate Canada's 150th birthday and celebrate our colleague Firmin Michiels' sudden death in 2008. This book is also well illustrated with photographs of flowers and the landscapes of the remote Nahanni Plateau. Firmin Michiels was dropped off for 18 days of solitary camping and hiking on the plateau in 1994. We were able to reconstruct his experience from his comments while living and from his personal notes and photographs when we completed the book years after his death.

For more information, please see accompanying images of the front and back covers of the first book and of the dust jacket of the second book.

A SECOND SIGNED COPY IS NOW AVAILABLE!

A signed paperback copy of Nature's Allies: Eight Conservationists Who Changed Our World by Larry A. Nielsen.

Nielsen will be giving the keynote address on Friday, September 25th. Don't miss the opportunity to hear him speak or add this signed copy of his latest book to your collection!

(Ships free to the USA or Canada.)

More about Nature's Allies:

It's easy to feel powerless in the face of big environmental challenges-but we need inspiration more than ever. With political leaders who deny climate change, species that are fighting for their very survival, and the planet's last places of wilderness growing smaller and smaller, what can a single person do? In Nature's Allies, Larry Nielsen uses the stories of conservation pioneers to show that through passion and perseverance, we can each be a positive force for change.

In eight engaging and diverse biographies-John Muir, Ding Darling, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Chico Mendes, Billy Frank Jr., Wangari Maathai, and Gro Harlem Brundtland-we meet individuals who have little in common except that they all made a lasting mark on our world. Some famous and some little known to readers, they spoke out to protect wilderness, wildlife, fisheries, rainforests, and wetlands. They fought for social justice and exposed polluting practices. They marched, wrote books, testified before Congress, performed acts of civil disobedience, and, in one case, were martyred for their defense of nature. Nature's Allies pays tribute to them all as it rallies a new generation of conservationists to follow in their footsteps.

These vivid biographies are essential reading for anyone who wants to fight for the environment against today's political opposition. Nature's Allies will inspire students, conservationists, and nature lovers to speak up for nature and show the power of one person to make a difference.

Pen-and-Ink Print of Walleye by Dr. John E. Cooper of Cooper Environmental Research. Drawn for a nature guide at Isle Royale, Michigan. Print is 8 x 10 inches, mounted on foam core, and enclosed in a plastic sleeve.

Note: Ships free within the USA, if shipped outside of the USA buyer will be asked to pay for shipping which will be added after the auction closes.

Pen-and-Ink Print of Pink Salmon by Dr. John E. Cooper of Cooper Environmental Research. Drawn for a nature guide at Isle Royale, Michigan. Print is 8 x 10 inches, mounted on foam core, and enclosed in a plastic sleeve.

Note: Ships free within the USA, if shipped outside of the USA buyer will be asked to pay for shipping which will be added after the auction closes.

Framed and signed Westslope Cutthroat Trout print by Joseph R. Tomelleri.

The specimen depicted was collected from the South Fork Salmon River, Idaho in 1999.

Joseph R. Tomelleri has been illustrating fishes since 1985 and is one of the best known artists among fisheries professionals. Joe works in Prismacolor pencil, and his 1,100+ illustrations have been rendered from actual fish to ensure scientific accuracy. He has collected the majority of his specimens in the field so he can study and photograph the fishes and preserve them for use in the illustrations. Joe's work has appeared in more than 1,000 publications.

Details:

• Custom mat and rustic wood frame (shown in 2nd photo)
• 10 x 17 print; 22.5 x 15 frame
• Number 300 of 750, signed by Tomelleri
• Winner will be responsible for shipping costs (to be determined and added after the auction closes). Ships from Boise, Idaho, USA

Enjoy this original painting in your home or office. This vibrant piece was created using alcohol ink. A perfect original for the simplistic naturalist.

Details:

• Framed, 13 1/8 x 16 1/8 inches
• Ships free within the USA and Canada

Easier than fly fishing! Cast your bid and take home this bright trophy trout.

A colorful, original acrylic on canvas painting, unframed. Measures 4 x 12 inches. Painted by Leanne Roulson.

Note: Winner will be responsible for shipping costs (to be determined and added after the auction closes). Ships from Bozeman, Montana, USA.

This striking image is perfect for the maritime or U.S. postal enthusiast in your life!

Captured by AFS' own Peter Turcik (Fisheries magazine managing editor) at Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, this image will be featured on a U.S. Postal Service stamp as part of an upcoming National Marine Sanctuaries collection.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary protects and interprets the remnants of more than 100 World War I-era wooden steamships - known as the "Ghost Fleet" - and other maritime resources and cultural heritage dating back nearly 12,000 years.

Don't miss the chance to hang this stunning print on your wall before you start seeing it on your mail!

Details:

• 18 x 24 canvas-mounted print
• Ships free to the USA and Canada

Fly fishing box complete with 28 hand-tied flies and additional swag.

Don't miss the chance to grab this awesome package from Due West Anglers, a coalition of Rocky Mountain anglers who believe in conservation through recreation. Included in the package is

• An 8-seat tacky fly dock
• A pair of Southwest-themed croakies
• A Montana Fly Company midge flyweight flybox
• A Due West Anglers all-weather sticker
• 28 flies

Flies included are as follows:

• #8 Alt-Purple Chubby Chernobyl (1)
• #8 Vinyl-Ribbed Golden Stonefly Nymph w/ Tungsten Bead (2)
• #10 High-Vis Madam X in Green (1)
• #10 Blue Pills w/ Tungsten Bead (2)
• #12 Gunnison River Stimulators in Orange (2)
• #12 High-Vis Black Foam Beetle (1)
• #14 Purple San Juan Worm (2)
• #16 Griffith's Gnat (1)
• #16 Shop-Vac w/ Tungsten Bead (4)
• #18 Poison-Tung w/ Tungsten Bead (4)
• #20 Black Beauty (4)
• #22 Red Tubing Midge (4)

Note: Winner will cover shipping costs, which will be determined and added after the auction closes. Item ships from Colorado, USA.

Outdoors is for everyone! Show your support for diversity and inclusion in fisheries with these incredibly popular products from Cassidy Miles (she/her).

You may have seen her story on the @afshuttonprogram Instagram account or read about it in Flylords magazine. This summer, Cassidy was inspired to create a design to show support for diversity and inclusion in fisheries and raise money for the AFS Hutton Program. Her first run of pins sold out almost immediately and she quickly followed up with new and varied items. Get them all here in one fell swoop.

Cassidy and AFS believe we need more diversity and inclusion in the fish and wildlife field! Outdoors is for everyone!

Details:

• 12 oz can cooler; stainless steel keeps your drinks hot or cold, hand wash only
• 13 x 13 tote bag; premium poly poplin fabric, machine washable
• 3 x 3 sticker; looks rad on your laptop, phone, or notebook
• 20 oz travel mug; stainless steel and double-walled, hand wash only
• Winner will pay for shipping costs which will be added after the auction closes (ships to the USA and Canada).

A set of four custom-made, fish-themed polymer clay earrings. Donated on behalf of the University of Toledo's AFS Subunit.

The earrings are made by lizzyxcreations (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lizzyxcreations).

These are original, handmade, fish-themed polymer clay earrings with nickel-free French/coil ear wire hooks/ball post.

The earrings are each around 2 inches long and lightweight, each piece weighing about 0.5 oz

Special Note: Although polymer clay is durable, it may break if bent or dropped. Do not wear in water and avoid using jewelry wipes to clean (Use a slightly damp soft cloth to wipe away any dust or residue).

Beautiful fish-themed sodalite earrings. They have sterling silver ear wires with a fish bead. Created by Kathy Kyle.

The caddisfly larva is an aquatic insect living in headwater streams. Pycnopsyche gentiles is the species Kathy Kyle uses to create pieces of art. She raises the caddisfly larva in simulated streams and gives them gemstones to use to build their cases. After the adults emerge, they leave behind a beautiful piece of art that she uses in creating one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. See more of Kathy's beautiful works of art at www.wildscape.com.