The trip - without stopping - can take more than four hours, plenty of time for sitting in the hot sun on a slow-moving river. One of my favorite parts of the float trip - aside from some quality ...

Float fishing in the Ozarks became a commercial activity when the railroads brought wealthy sportsmen. A new book shares the history of float trips.

Tips. Float trips are great way to change up a traditional camping routine. Not only are you enjoying the outdoors, camping with friends and family, you also get an adventure down a river.

The state Fish and Wildlife Commission considered Madison River recommendations during a Wednesday meeting and voted to initiate a review process that will include public comment.

Jeff Fletcher is taking up where his famous father left off as an Ozarks guide. J.D. Fletcher was a float-fishing guide, resort owner, comedian and self-professed hillbilly who died at age 83 in 2014.

W hen thinking about a float trip, folks may imagine settling into the body of a canoe, kayak or inner tube, lathering up in ...

A separate Madison River use permit could cap the total annual commercial trips by a Special River Permit holder based on the number of trips reported in 2019 or 2020.