U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Interior Department Awards Grants to States to Conserve Imperiled Wildlife
Longfin Smelt to be Considered for Possible Federal Protection under ESA; Service finds petition contains sufficient information to conduct next-step study
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Critical Habitat for the Louisiana Black Bear
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues 90-day Endangered Species Act Finding for Lake Sammamish Kokonee
Donation of 12,580 Acres Benefits Alaska National Wildlife Refuges
Fish and Wildlife Service Approves Salt River Project Habitat Conservation Plan
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Awards More Than $700,000 to Five Midwest States
Genoa National Fish Hatchery Receives Funding for New Outdoor Classroom
Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery Closed to Public for Raceway Construction

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
NOAA’s Fisheries Service Issues Far-Reaching Plans for Protecting Northwest Salmon

Alabama
Event Teaches Special Needs Kids the Art of Fishing
National Archery in the Schools Program State Championship Winners Announced
Fishin’, Not Wishin’” Event at Oak Mountain State Park May 7-9 Media Day – Thursday, May 8 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m

Arizona
Best Trout Fishing Conditions in More Than A Decade
No CWD Found in Arizona Deer and Elk Testing
Arizona Archer Wins Olympic Trials at Ben Avery Shooting Facility
Visit the Safe Boating Celebration at Lake Pleasant
Learn About the Big Game Draw at Tucson Seminar
Enter the Big Game Super Raffle and Help Wildlife Conservation
Ben Avery Shooting Facility to Switch to Summer Hours May 12
Sporting Clays Shooting Events Offer Targets All Year

Arkansas
Arkansas Weekly Fishing Report
What's Open For Hunting In Arkansas
Continued Cosures Required To Repair Flooded WMAs
Biologists Preparing For Possible Increase in Deer Nuisance Complaints
Fisheries Public Input Meetings Still Available

Colorado
Basalt Shooting Range Changes and Construction Closures
Division of Wildlife to hold public meetings on status of waterfowl hunting changes in Northeast
Outdoor Skills Youth Workshop Offered in Loveland

Florida
Alligator hunting permits go on sale June 3
FWC joins "Take Me Fishing" Campaign To Encourage Recreational Fishing.
Fishing Agreements For Lake Seminole and St. Mary’s River Remain In Effect

Georgia
12th Annual CEWC Outdoor Festival and JAKES Day

Hawaii
DLNR To Hold Public Meeting on Jet Ski Use Around Molokai

Idaho
Fish and Game Sets Meetings On Wolf Hunting Rules
Remember Safety Rules When Hunting Ground Squirrels
Apply Early, Win Big Bucks

Illinois
Highlighting IDNR programs and upcoming events for the month of May
IDNR Reminds Boaters and Anglers to Practice Safety as Weather Warms in Illinois

Iowa
Camping Kick-off Weekend Take 2; Moves to May 16 - 18
"Take Me Fishing" Campaign Launches as Season Opens
Bowhunters Provide Valuable Data on Wildlife
Want Giant Catfish? No Need to Wait for Summer - the Action Starts Now

Kansas
STATE PARKS PLAN OK KIDS DAYS, FREE ENTRANCE IN MAY
ONLINE SUMMARY PROVIDES DETAILS ON 2008 DEER HUNTING CHANGES
LOVEWELL STATE PARK TO CELEBRATE RESERVOIR'S 50TH BIRTHDAY
Wyandotte County National Wild Turkey Federation Chapter To Plant Trees

Kentucky
Crappie Fishing Big Fun on Big River Backwaters This Weekend on "Kentucky Afield" TV

Louisiana
Commercial Fisheries For Deepwater Groupers and Tilefishes in Louisiana Waters To Close 12:01 A.M. Local Time, May 10, 2008 Until January 1, 2009
L.D.W.F. and Bowie Outfitters To Hold Deer Scoring and Measuring Event on May 10
Louisiana "No License Required" Fishing Weekend
Louisiana Spring Shrimp Season To Open
L.D.W.F. AGENTS CATCH FISHERMEN WITH 909 RED SNAPPER

Maine
Now Taking Reservation for Spring/Fall Wildlife Education Programs and Tours At Swan Island, Kennebec River, Richmond. May - June, September - October 2008

Maryland
Statement by DNR Secretary John R. Griffin Regarding Blue Crabs
Gunpowder Falls State Park Invites Youth To Become Junior Rangers & Park Pals This Summer
Invasive Algae Found In Maryland - Potentially Destructive Didymo found in Gunpowder Falls
DNR Extends Susquehanna Flats Striped Bass Catch & Release Season
DNR Finalizes Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves Management Plan

Michigan
Michigan Weekly Regional Fishing Reports
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Hosts Fishing Tournament on May 15-17
Michigan Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Grant Awards Announced
DNR Coolwater Fish Production Strategy for 2008 Announced
2008 Elk and Bear Hunting Application Period Now Open
Bewabic State Park Hosts a 'GO-Get Outdoors' Explore the Outdoors Event
Brimley State Park to Host Two 'GO-Get Outdoors' Wood Carving Days

Minnesota
Bemidji area streams closed to fishing during the first week of walleye season
DNR Closes Fishing on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake Through May 16 to Protect Walleye
Fishing Opener Update: Public Water Access Conditions Vary Due to Late Ice Out
DNR Aiming to Retain Anglers Through New Campaign
Bemidji Area Streams Closed to Fishing During the First Week of Walleye Season
Root River Trail Repaired and Ready for Riding
DNR Warns Early Season Anglers About Danger of Cold-Water Shock
Mentors Introduce 237 Youth to Turkey Hunting
High-Tech Treasure Hunt Launches May 11 in Minnesota State Parks

Missouri
First-day Turkey Harvest Tops 2007 Figure
Conservation Commission Adds Late Portion to Youth Deer Season, Expands Area Covered By Four-Point Rule
Hunters Shoot 22,308 Turkeys During First Week of Season

Montana
Interesting Facts About Montana's Fishing Access Sites
Boat Validation Decals Needed
Fishing Derbies Planned
Angler's Urged To Get The Lead Out And Properly Dispose Of Fishing Line

Nebraska
Jeremy Denny of Fremont Wins Cornhusker Cup
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day Activities May 17 at Chadron State Park

Nevada
NDOW Unveils New Information Service
Upper Pahranagat Lake Draw-Down 2008

New Hampshire
Kids Fishing Photo Contest
Have You Entered The NH Moose Lottery Yet?

New Jersey
2008 Spring Trout Fishing - Mid-season Report

New Mexico
N.M. Weekly Regional Fishing Reports

New York
Shellfish Area Off Suffolk County Closed Following Detection Of Biotoxin

North Carolina
Commission to Unveil Handicapped Hunting Lifts
Fish Attractors Added to Western North Carolina Lakes
N.C. Regional Saltwater Fishing Reports

North Dakota
Paddlefish Snagging Season to Close to Additional Harvest May 7 at 10 p.m.
First Fish Certificate Captures Moment
Youth Conservation Camp Aug. 3-9
Spring Sage Grouse at Record Low, NDGF Recommends Closing Season

Ohio
ODNR and Madison County Celebrate Completion of Roberts Pass and The Prairie Grass Trail
14 Youth Teams to Represent Ohio at 2008 National Archery Champioships

Oregon
ODFW invites public comment on proposed fishing rules

Pennsylvania
ONLINE APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ELK LICENSE DRAWING
ELK APPLICANTS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIDEO OFFER
Eagles Forest Takes Root At Neshaminy State Park
GAME COMMISSION SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON FISHER PLAN
Game Commission To Provide Wildlife Workshops For Teachers

Rhode Island
DEM To Hold Public Meeting May 14 on Proposed Amendments To Marine Fisheries Regulations Governing Monkfish and Lobsters

South Carolina
Oyster, clam seasons in SC will close soon
Deer don't make good pets, so don't adopt a 'lost' fawn
DNR plans public auction May 21 in West Columbia
Aiken County wildlife area open during Saturdays in May
S.C. Freshwater Fishing Trends
S.C. Saltwater Fishing Trends
S.C. Weekly Tidetable

South Dakota
Economic Impact of the 2007 Pheasant Hunting Season Hits Record Level
Current Outdoor Enthusiasts Will Find Plenty to Do at S.D. Outdoor Expo
Free Entrance, Free Fishing Mark S.D. State Parks’ Open House Weekend
Palisades State Park Opens Lodge, Hosts Activities

Texas
Budweiser ShareLunker Season Ends
Gulf Shrimp Season To Close May 15

Utah
More Rainbow Trout For Strawberry Reservoir

Vermont
New Hunter Heritage Collector's Series 2008" Announced
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Course for Educators Has Openings

Virginia
Spring in Virginia, Time for Bears

West Virginia
Trout Stocked the week of April 28 – May 2, 2008
Bike the Park Day at Twin Falls State Park May 3

Wisconsin
Celebration of a Conservation Hero May 20 at Wyalusing State Park
‘Learn to Hunt’ Workshops and Hunts Offered at Buckhorn State Park and Sandhill Wildlife Area
2008 “Best of the Best” State Park Features and Calendar Photo Contest
Entries Sought for 2009 Waterfowl and Pheasant Stamp Deign Contests
ATV and Snowmobile Registration Renewals in the Mail
Internet ATV Safety Course Now Available
Lightweight Utility Vehicles Temporary Allowed on ATV Trails

Wyoming
Apply Now For Resident Limited Quota Elk, Deer, Antelope Licenses
Game and Fish Commission Sets Seasons For 2008
Mountain Lion Hunters Asked To Return Surveys
Correction To The 2008 Deer Summary Map Information
Ask the Wyoming Game and Fish - Q. I like to fish streams with worms and salmon eggs, but it seems most are restricted to artificial lures and flies. Why is that?
Wyoming Game and Fish Calendar /  May 5-June 7

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