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 Getting Americans Camping is Focus of National Event
A national campaign is underway to get
Americans to spend this Saturday night out camping. The campaign
called the Great American Backyard Campout is sponsored by the
National Wildlife Federation and endorsed by the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources....
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 Lexington County man manufactures popular
lure
The name "Striper Delight" is mentioned
frequently in the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Fishing
Reports. The sole proprietor and owner, Delorme Arant,
manufactures the popular lure on his 13-acre property just off a
busy highway in Lexington County....
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| Avoid
Getting Stuck in the Weeds
 "A fisherman's got about 40 lures in his
tacklebox, and he knows the top two that work," says Jimmy
Everett, a top guide on Lake Fork in Texas. "A new lure has to
show its worth right away to make it as a top pick for serious
fisherman. Slickfish does just that, and it's always in my top
two."
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| Panguitch Lake—It's back!;
Biologists expect some
 of the best fishing in years
Just over a year ago, the scene greeting
visitors to Panguitch Lake was pretty grim. Thousands of dead fish
littered the shoreline following a rotenone treatment to remove
Utah chubs from the lake. A year later, the scene at the lake is dramatically different. Thousands
of fat rainbow trout and cutthroat trout ply the waters, and anglers are
gearing up for some of the best fishing at the lake in decades.
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| Fishing Tournament Donations to
Help Pay for Largemouth Bass
 Stockings
in Ohio River
Donations from several bass tournaments will help pay the costs of
stocking 200,000 largemouth bass a year in the Markland Pool of
the Ohio River for the next three years. “We would like to thank B
& J Marine in Louisville, Dixie Marine in Fairfield, Ohio and
Early Times Bourbon along with the tournament anglers for making
these donations,” said Ryan Oster,...
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| Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza set for June 22-24
 The
angler who lands the largest fish in the three-day tournament will
take home $100,000, with other cash prizes available throughout
the weekend. Approximately 3,000 fishermen are expected to compete
in the event. Total prize money will be determined by the total
number of registrants in the tournament. In 2006, tournament
officials distributed nearly $275,000 in total prizes....
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Anglers Can Help in Vermont Muskie Restoration Project
 Vermont
anglers who are fishing northern Lake Champlain have a unique
opportunity to help in the restoration of Vermont's native
muskellunge or 'muskie' population by providing information on any
muskie they catch. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is
asking for help in collecting data and tissue samples from muskie
caught in the lower Missisquoi River, Missisquoi Bay or northern
Inland Sea portion of Lake Champlain.
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| Hackettstown State Fish
Hatchery - 2007 Broodstock Collection
 The
2007 spring trap-netting season began on March 22 when a crew from
the Lebanon Field Office set two trapnets in Spruce Run Reservoir
to collect northern pike. With ice still keeping trapnets from
Budd Lake, crews from Lebanon and the Hackettstown Hatchery fished
nets in Spruce Run from the 22nd through April 3rd....
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 New
Colorado Record Lake Trout Tops 50 pounds
During the 40 years Don Walker has fished at Blue Mesa Reservoir
he's caught plenty of big lake trout. But none measured up to the
one he caught May 23. Walker, 61, now holds the record for the
biggest lake trout caught in Colorado: The fish weighed 50
pounds, 5 ounces,...
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 COUNTDOWN
TO FIRST EVER NEW ORLEANS
SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Produced by New Orleans Cultural Festivals; musical direction by
the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.,
this is the official announcement of Festival activities and
musical line-up to the first ever New Orleans Seafood Festival....
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 Texas
Ships Bass to Mississippi for Hurricane Recovery
When two massive hurricanes severely
damaged the freshwater fisheries throughout Mississippi in 2006,
Ron Garavelli, Director of the Mississippi Fisheries Bureau, did
exactly what anyone in a disaster situation does—he turned to his
neighbors for help.
Garavelli went to the annual meeting of the Southeastern
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in Norfolk, Virginia, in
October 2006 and appealed to the directors of wildlife agencies
from other states for help....
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| White Crappie State
Record is Ready to be Broken
 Catching
a state-record freshwater fish has never been easier. Now the Commission has opened up the white crappie state
record category after separating the general crappie state record into white
and black crappie. The minimum weight limit to apply for the new white
crappie state record is 1 pound, 8 ounces.
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 Celebrate
Family, Friends and Fishing this Spring At Lake Champlain
Father's Day Derby
Interested individuals may
still register for the Father’s Day Derby, an event specially
crafted for the recreational angler and families, after the online
deadline of May 31st, at one of any of 42 local retail outlets
until the close of business on June 15, 2007. A complete listing
of retail outlets may be obtained by calling 802.879.3466 or
looking online.
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 Landlocked
Salmon in New Jersey
On May 17, 2007, the second stocking of landlocked salmon in
New Jersey took place: Wawayanda Lake received 1300 fish and Lake
Aeroflex received 500 fish. These fish averaged 7.2" in length at
7 fish per pound. There have been reports of fish from the 2006
stocking being caught at 13-14 inches in length, a near doubling
in size in one year. ...
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| Family Events Highlight Free Fishing Day June 2
 A
"Free Sportfishing Day" will highlight National Fishing and
Boating Week, allowing anglers to fish any public waters in Texas
without a fishing license on Saturday, June 2. Both resident and
nonresident recreational anglers will be allowed to fish without a
license and will not be required to have special stamps such as
the saltwater or freshwater fishing stamps.
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| Monster
spoonbill caught below Kaw Dam
 The
best of the year's paddlefishing may be coming to a close in
Oklahoma, but not before Steven McBride of Yukon reeled in a
massive 114-pounder May 12 from below Kaw Dam near Ponca City. "We
are entering the time of year that offers some of the very best
fishing for black bass, striper, catfish and others, but McBride's
catch shows that getting out there and paddlefishing is still
paying off for some anglers."....
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Randleman Reservoir Will Benefit from Largemouth Bass Stocking
 Randleman
Reservoir, a newly formed impoundment in Randolph County, is getting a
jumpstart on its fishery with the addition of more than 150,000 largemouth
bass fry, courtesy of lakes Mackintosh and Cammacks in Guilford County. They
will stock the fish on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m....
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 Stocked Trout Larger than Average
During the first two weeks of May, North Dakota Game and Fish Department
personnel stocked roughly 60,000 rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout in
waters throughout the state. Thanks to the cooperative effort of Game and
Fish and Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery biologists, some 42 lakes now
contain catchable trout measuring....
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| FAMILY FISHING
OPPORTUNITIES
 Looking
for a way to spend some quality time with your family in the great
outdoors and learn a new skill or brush up on your technique? Try
a free fishing course, clinic or family fishing festival near you!
MassWildlife's Angler Education Program has teamed up with other
agencies, municipalities, organizations and businesses to provide
free fishing opportunities and loaner equipment for beginning
anglers of all ages.
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| Summer SEARCH Applications
Being Accepted
 The
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces
that applications are being accepted for the 2007 Summer SEARCH
Camp. This camp is a field research program that provides high
school students with the opportunity to do hands-on scientific
investigations while learning about and helping to protect the
environment. What is needed are high school students to
provide energy, intelligence, and enthusiasm to accomplish the
project goals.
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 Upper
Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Comprehensive
Conservation Plan Moving Forward
Several actions outlined in the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP)
for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
are moving forward, while other key provisions will be delayed one
year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service....
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| DEC's New Public Website Goes Live
 New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner
Pete Grannis has announced the unveiling of DEC’s redesigned
website. The significantly improved website went live on May 4,
2007, complete with a new address. DEC’s website now
provides features that make it easier for users to find the
information they need...
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 New Wisconsin Rule to Impact Mississippi River Anglers
Anglers fishing the upper Mississippi River should be aware of a
new regulation in place in Wisconsin that bans the transportation
of live fish and fish eggs from the Mississippi River and the
Great Lakes. Anglers using boat ramps on the Wisconsin side
of the Mississippi River will be required to kill their fish and
to drain their live well, and all water from their boat including
any bilge, ballast tank and bait bucket....
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 Youth
fishing events scheduled around S.C.
Accompanied by an adult, all youth
can enjoy a day of fishing at a South Carolina water body. All
sites are also barrier-free. Refreshments will be provided, and
children will be awarded prizes at the event. There will be
educational opportunities for families to learn more about fish
and fishing in the Palmetto State.
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 Mississippi Outdoors for Kids
Launched
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries,
and Parks is reaching out to the youth in the state to promote
learning and the outdoors. Mississippi Outdoors for Kids has
launched its Web site as a fun site for kids ages 9-12.....
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 New State Record Smallmouth Bass Caught
Smallmouth bass opportunities throughout North Dakota have increased
dramatically as a result of new introductions and stocking efforts that
began about 15 years ago. Today, most lakes and reservoirs in
which smallmouth bass were introduced now have self-sustaining
populations....
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 Interested in a free,
guided fishing trip?
For the second straight year, the Utah Conservation Officers'
Association (UCOA) is sponsoring a free, guided fishing trip to
Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
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| Catching cold water fish:
a guide for beginning anglers
 Sometimes
the hardest thing about an activity is taking the first step,
especially if it's an activity you've never tried before. Most
anglers probably don't remember that first step because they grew
up with someone who fished. All they had to do was climb in...
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 Unique
Opportunity! Colorado Division of Wildlife Hiring District
Wildlife Managers
Are you an experienced Wildlife Officer?
Have you ever wanted to bring your talents to Colorado? The
Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking dedicated professionals
for the District Wildlife Manager position, and we are offering
special hiring incentives. You’ll be doing multi-faceted work in
wildlife management, law enforcement, community education, and....
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 Outdoor Kids Adventure Day Offers Free Fun
Take a break from the T.V. and get outside. That’s the message for kids from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Austin Parks and Recreation and local community organizations and sponsors,
who are inviting Austin area youth and their families to the free Outdoor
Kids Adventure Day Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin
Pool and Playscape Area.
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 Would
You Like to Help Stock Salmon Fry?
Here's a chance to help contribute to
fisheries conservation efforts in Vermont. The U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department are
asking for volunteer help with the stocking of landlocked Atlantic
salmon fry into the Huntington River on Saturday, May 12.
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 A
Day in The Life of Lowell Schmitz, GFP Big Game Biologist (SD)
We’ve all experienced “one of those
days.” A day that starts out perfectly and nothing can go wrong.
No matter how many objects you juggle, they all stay in the air
and you look like a professional vaudeville entertainer while
executing your plan. Everyone applauds and pats you on the back,
hailing your excellence. Today was one of those days.
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| Brother tandem smashes state
paddlefish mark
 Mike
Curran and his brother Mark were searching for striped bass on
Beaver Lake March 22 without any luck. Worse yet, this was Day 5
and they’d caught nothing. “On that fifth day of striper fishing,
we were in Coose Hollow Cove,” Mike Curran said. “We were about
200 yards off my dock, trolling at about 14 feet. Across the
point, the water was about 28 feet deep. As we crossed it, it felt
like we were hung up in a tree...”
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 First
Hunting Trip Gets Huge Results
She
wanted to go hunting. She had been asking her co-workers for months to take
her after hearing about their hunting experiences in Virginia and Georgia. Sylvia Green from Ball Ground, Ga., finally got her chance
to get into the woods in December 2006. And she made it count -- in a big
way....
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 Conservation
officer tales - April 2007
CO Randy Hanzal stopped two snowmobilers committing several
violations. The officer gave them a break and issued only one
citation believing they would control their behavior. An hour
later the two were again observed speeding and a chase ensued.
After several miles one of the snowmobiles threw a belt and the
operator was apprehended. The two again asked for mercy from the
officer saying they couldn’t afford another ticket.
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| Bring the Family to
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, April 21
 Celebrate
Earth Day (a day early) by bringing the family to Discover WILD
New Hampshire Day -- Saturday, April 21, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. on the grounds of New Hampshire Fish and Game headquarters on
Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission is free. The festival is fun for
all ages, with a chance to try archery or casting and see
retriever dogs in action, plus big fish and trained falcons.
Hands-on activities abound - build a duck box, tie a fly or learn
to find your way with a map and compass....
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 Achieve
Fishing Excellence
If hands-on lessons from fishing pro Tom Mann, Jr., angling
tips from Georgia’s own O’Neill Williams and a
show-off-your-skills fishing tournament sounds like a blast, then
the Georgia Wildlife Federation’s (GWF) first annual Fishing and
Conservation Camp is the camp for you! ..
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 YOUNG
TURKEY HUNTERS WANTED
All youngsters age 12 through 16 are eligible to apply for the
hunt. There is no direct cost for the hunt although youth hunters
will have to bring their hunter education cards and pre-purchase a
turkey permit. The youth hunters will be paired with an
experienced guide and have access to private property to hunt.
KDWP will have shotguns, ammo, and camouflage for the young
hunters, or they may bring their own....
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 Don't
buy mallard ducks for Easter
With Easter approaching, many parents
contemplate purchasing mallard ducklings as gifts for their
children. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC) suggests buying your child the stuffed-animal version
instead....
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 New
York State Trout Fishing Season Opens April 1
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) today reminded anglers that the April 1, 2007 opening day of
trout season is just around the corner. As is true every year,
anglers can look forward to a great year of fishing, thanks to the
natural diversity of angling opportunities within New York State.
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| UPDATE: USFWS Extends Public Comment Period On Its Proposal To Delist
The Gray Wolf In The Northern Rocky Mount ain
States; An Additional Open House and Public Hearing Will Be Held
In Cody WY On April 19, 2007
The period for the public to comment on the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service's proposal to delist the gray wolf in the
northern Rocky Mountain states was extended until May 9, 2007.
Comments should continue to be electronically mailed to
NRMGrayWolf@fws.gov,
hand-delivered to USFWS, 585 Shepard Way, Helena, MT 59601, or
mailed to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wolf Delisting, 585
Shepard Way, Helena, MT 59601.
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 Black
Bear Awareness 101
Black bear images spark a wide array of human emotions. Curiosity
and awe come to mind for some; caution and fear emerge for others.
When observed in populated areas, panic proves the most common
reaction. Yet, as spring approaches and the likelihood of bear
sightings increases, the....
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| Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to ban computer-assisted hunting
 The
regulation change follows a nationwide trend to ban so-called
"Internet hunting" that has been offered on various web sites. The
National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses adopted internet hunting
bans as a legislative initiative in 2005 and has worked with its
28 affiliated state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses to introduce
such legislation. In the past year, 25 state legislatures have
considered the issue with 12 having passed bans on the
practice....
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 What jig is best for crappie? It’s anybody’s guess
What type and color of jig
is the most productive? We’ve got hair jigs, chicken feather jigs,
plastic jigs, tube jigs, and mylar jigs. And
that’s just for starters.
Jigs and minnows also work
well, at times, when combined – a jig tipped with a minnow....
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 Salmon
Recovery Leaders Needed
The RFEG
program was created by the state Legislature in 1990 to involve
local communities, citizen volunteers, and landowners in the
state’s salmon recovery efforts. Fourteen groups, 11 in western
Washington and three in eastern Washington, are dedicated to
restoring salmon and steelhead populations by working with state
and federal agencies, Native American tribes, and local businesses
and landowners.
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| Moose Lottery Is June 14 at
Phippsburg Elementary School (ME)
 Department
of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner, Roland “Dan” Martin
announced today that the Annual Moose Lottery will be held on
Thursday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Phippsburg Elementary School
in Phippsburg. The annual
lottery attracts hundreds of hopeful hunters, anxious to see if
they will be one of 2,880 selected from a pool of over 65,000
people who will get the chance at the hunt of a lifetime.
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| Six Suspects Arrested in
Sturgeon Poaching Operation (CA)
 “The
illegal commercialization of white sturgeon in the Sacramento area
is a serious concern,” said DFG Assistant Chief of Enforcement
Tony Warrington, who headed up the investigation, called Operation
Egg Sack. “During the month we investigated these suspects a
considerable amount of illegal product changed hands. Once all the
pieces in the case came together, we moved quickly to stop the
illegal take of mature spawning sturgeon.”
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| The National Archery
in the Schools Trailer is Ready to Roll
Mickey Strader, the vice
president and youth coordinator for the North Carolina Bowhunter’s
Association, proudly presented an archery trailer to the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission on Feb. 16 that will be available to schools in the
state free of charge....
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| Thousands of Paddlefish Await Missouri Snaggers
Beginning March 15
 When
done properly, paddlefish snagging has a rhythm. Pull back on the
line with its treble hook, then let it sink. Reel in a little,
then heave back on the stout rod again, let it sink and reel in
again. Mirroring that rhythm is the Missouri Department of
Conservation's paddlefish stocking - 33,000 fingerlings annually,
with pulses of up to 66,000 fish every third year. The result is a
fishery that lures paddlefish fanciers to lakes and streams warmed
by spring freshets.
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 Fish
Busters' Bulletin - The Florida Bass Conservation Center Is Now
Open
Florida’s long-awaited, new Florida Bass Conservation Center is
now a reality. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) dedicated the center on Feb. 23. The center’s
mission is “to conduct and utilize essential research to optimize
production, stocking and recruitment of Florida largemouth bass to
facilitate integrated conservation management of Florida's
freshwater fisheries resources."...
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 FWP Seeks Smith River Planning Committee Applicants
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants for a committee that
will help update the Smith River State Park Management Plan.
"We encourage anyone who has an interest in recreation management for the
Smith River to apply," said Joe Maurier, FWP Parks Division Chief....
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 Great ice fishing: It's waiting for you at Utah's high
mountain lakes
If
you're looking for a fun late-winter ice fishing trip, consider heading into
Utah's "high country." Right now is the perfect time to fish for brook trout, cutthroat trout
and even some grayling at Utah's high mountain lakes.
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 Are you really ready for
the fishing to begin?
Sure, there has been some
fishing by some people during recent cold, but warmer weather is when the
crappie, bream, bass and catfish action revs up. Are you as an angler ready?
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 VENTURING ONTO ICE-COVERED WATER CALLS FOR
CAUTION - ODNR Offers Ice Safety Tips
he current temperature plunge has left waterways ice covered, and
the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges outdoor
enthusiasts who venture onto frozen lakes and ponds for fishing,
skating, and other activities to do so with extreme caution.
Ohio’s changeable weather, and the speed at which ice can melt and
shift, guarantees that ice-covered water is never 100 percent
safe. Ice quality and thickness often vary greatly...
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| 2007 Striped Bass Season
for Roanoke River Opens March 1
 Under
a new harvest management approach by the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission, the entire Roanoke River will open to striped bass
harvest from March 1 through April 30. Size and creel limits
for striped bass will remain the same with a daily creel limit of
two per person. The minimum length limit is 18 inches, and no
striped bass between 22 and 27 inches may be possessed at any
time...
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 Huge
whitetail taken in Washington County (FL)
When Washington County farmer Philip
Adkison went out for an afternoon hunt Jan. 19, little did he know
he would make news throughout the state. Just before sundown,
Adkison downed a typical 11-point buck that measured 154-7/8 Boone
and Crockett inches. It is the largest deer measurers for the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Florida Buck
Registry have seen this season....
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 Crab Trap Drop-off Sites Set for Feb. 16-25 Cleanup
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials have established 18
unmanned crab trap drop-off sites and ten manned sites for the
annual 10-day volunteer crab trap cleanup on Texas bays. Some
19,930 derelict crab traps have been removed from Texas bays over
the last five years, and the 6th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal
Program runs this year from February 16-25....
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 FULLY ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER AT SMITH
MOUNTAIN LAKE COMMUNITY PARK TO BE DEVELOPED
VDGIF announced today that it will be using up to $80,000 of
Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration funds to help Franklin County complete
construction of a fully accessible fishing pier at Smith Mountain Lake
Community Park. The 100 ft. long pier will be the only publicly accessible
fishing pier on the southern side of Smith Mountain Lake. The pier's
location along the main channel of the Roanoke River will allow for anglers
to pursue striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, and panfish.
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 ODFW
promotes easy angling opportunities
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife kicks off its Easy
Angling Oregon program at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show
which begins a five-day run Wednesday at the Portland Expo Center.
Aimed at getting more families involved in fishing and other
outdoor activities, Easy Angling Oregon is a component of ODFW’s
Angler Education Program which offers a combination of literature,
events and hands-on fishing advice.
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 FIND BETTER FISHING THROUGH 2007 FISHING FORECAST
Spring is just around the corner, and with it, anglers' dreams of
full creels and lunker fish. To help improve angler success, the
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) annually prepares a
forecast of fishing prospects in public waters throughout the
state. Called the 2007 Kansas Fishing Forecast, this brochure
assembles results of biologists' sampling efforts into a format
that can help anglers select lakes that will most likely
provide....
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| More Montana Bighorn
Sheep Arrive in Nebraska
 The
final release of bighorn sheep captured and transported from
Montana has been made in Nebraska’s Wildcat Hills. A total of 51
bighorns have been released on a private land site south of
McGrew. The first release was made Jan. 21 when 20 sheep captured
in the Missouri River breaks south of Havre, Mont., were released.
The remaining 31 were released Jan. 27 after being captured in the
Sun River Canyon near Augusta, Mont.
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| DEP Launches New Website - New
and Expanded Information Now
 Available
On-Line (CT)
The Connecticut Department
of Environmental Protection announced the launching of its new website that offers
more detailed and complete information about agency programs and
initiatives and other environmental issues. "We increased the amount of
information available on our website to better work with
businesses and individuals in our mission to encourage the social
and economic development of Connecticut while preserving the
natural environment. The website also provides a more
comprehensive and ‘topic oriented’ approach to agency information,
making it more ‘user friendly’...."
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 Snow goose fingers can be the tasty hit of a party
A belief persists among
some Arkansans that snow geese are not good to eat. Culinary tastes vary
widely, of course, but many Arkansans find snow goose is a welcomed and
tasty table fare. Methods of preparing it also vary widely. Here’s one suggestion:
A versatile and popular
dish for many outdoor-oriented cooks in
Arkansas is duck fingers. It’s
adaptable for family dinners and party gatherings and allows
options for individual tastes. The basics are to...
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| Interior Department
Announces Delisting of Western Great
 Lakes
Wolves; Proposed Delisting of Northern Rocky Mountain Wolves
Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett today announced
that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is removing the western
Great Lakes population of gray wolves from the federal list of
threatened and endangered species and proposing to remove the
northern Rocky Mountain population of gray wolves from the list.
The two separate actions are being taken in recognition of the
success of gray wolf recovery efforts under the Endangered Species
Act...
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 CASPER
ANGLER REELS IN STATE RECORD SAUGER FROM BOYSEN RESERVOIR
A new state
record was set Jan. 7 when Casper angler Tom Durst reeled in a 7.5
pound, 26.5 inch sauger from Boysen Reservoir, breaking the old
record that has stood since 1999. The old record, a sauger
weighing in at 7.4 pounds and measuring 26.2 inches long, was also
caught at Boysen by Brad Berg of Riverton March 14, 1999....
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 MEADE STATE PARK RECEIVES TOP AWARD FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
IN KANSAS
O.K. Kids is an opportunity to give kids all across Kansas an
alternative to indoor, sedentary lifestyles by providing a day of
fun and excitement at the state's parks, lakes, marshes, and
trails. For many, it is their first exposure to the beauty and
enjoyment of the outdoors; for others, it's a reawakening of
outdoor interests they once enjoyed....
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| YOUTH BASS ANGLERS
CONSERVATION SCHOOL INVITES STATE
 STUDENTS TO APPLY
The Youth Bass Anglers Conservation School, Pennsylvania’s unique
opportunity for students who love to fish and learn about warm-water
fishery, will begin accepting registrations Feb. 1. Instruction will
be offered July 15-19 on Lake Perez at the Pennsylvania State
University’s Stone Valley Recreation Area, Huntingdon County.
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| DEC Announces Public Meetings on Plan to Restore and Enhance Niagara
River, Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River Fisheries
 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
announced today that five public meetings will be held and public comments
solicited on the draft "Sportfishing Restoration and Spending Plan" for the
Lake Ontario system. The Draft Plan proposes ways to restore and enhance
recreational fishing and fisheries in the New York waters of the lower
Niagara River, Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and their tributaries
upstream to the first barrier impassable to fish, hereafter referred to as
the Lake Ontario system.
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 New online maps detail fish attractor sites
Fisheries
biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Freshwater
Fisheries Section have a new tool for anglers in South Carolina. Biologists
have been constructing fish attractor structures in all the major reservoirs
in South Carolina....
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 Tahquamenon
Falls Hosts Annual Winter Festival
Events include an antique snowmobile display, free snowshoe
rental, an up-close visit with an Iditarod dog sled team, ice
fishing pole making, hot chocolate by the campfire, evening
lantern lit cross-country skiing and guided snowshoe hikes....
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 Game and Fish Launches Weekly Webcast
North Dakota Outdoors Online is
now online at the State Game
and Fish Department's website. Outdoors Online is a
weekly video news broadcast available exclusively on the Internet.
The program is hosted and produced by Tom Jensen and Mike
Anderson, the Game and Fish Department's national award-winning
video team. "This is a great way for us to connect with
people who use the Internet to get much of their outdoor
information,...
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