This inspiring book celebrates the passion of countless sportsmen and women who have achieved monumental conservation successes on behalf of all Americans and serves as a powerful reminder that each of us has a responsibility to ensure the wise management of our natural resources.

– Johnny Morris, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder

No other book so thoroughly and insightfully connects the history and culture of fishing with the species themselves. It’s brilliantly edited and perfectly packaged for anglers of every level and all who care about our natural resources.

– Kirk Deeter, Vice President, Trout Unlimited and Editor-in-Chief, Trout magazine

A mixture of both human and natural history, this book is a must read for anyone interested in fish and other aquatic creatures that live in America’s waters and the people who manage them.

– Scott A. Bonar, Past President, American Fisheries Society

For 150 years, the men and women of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Fish and Aquatic Conservation program have come together to protect our rivers and lakes and the species that inhabit them. This book is a beautifully crafted history lesson told through a compilation of stories by those who have worked endlessly to safeguard the waters we call home.

– Jen Ripple, Editor-in-Chief, DUN Magazine