Episode 270: The Wild Harvest Report - April 2026

In Episode 270 of the Wild Fish and Game Podcast, host Adam Berkelmans delivers the April 2026 Wild Harvest Report, a comprehensive seasonal update on hunting, fishing, and foraging across the United States and Canada. The episode highlights how spring is now in full momentum, with migration, spawning, and plant growth accelerating across regions. From the southeast’s active redfish and speckled trout patterns to the deep south’s refined crappie and catfish fishing, and the Rockies’ gradual thaw enabling early bear seasons, April 2026 marks a pivotal time of transition and opportunity. The Pacific Northwest sees increasing productivity despite wet conditions, while the prairies and northeast shift from ice to open water fishing and turkey season. Foraging emerges as a key theme, with early greens, wild onions, and the start of morel season appearing in southern and mid-latitude zones. The episode concludes with a kitchen-focused reflection, emphasizing the shift from preserved winter foods to fresh, seasonal ingredients like wild turkey, spring fish, and foraged greens—highlighting the importance of timing, regulation, and observation in the wild harvest.