February 4, 2009

Astin, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $2,922,255 to fund 13 boat ramp repair and renovation projects around the state. A total of 16 boat ramp grant applications requesting a total of $4,914,244 in matching funds were received. The State Boating Access Program was authorized in 1975 by the 64th Legislature. […]

Waterbury, VT – Vermont moose hunting permit applications are available on the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) and at license agents statewide. On Fish & Wildlife’s website, look under “Hunting and Trapping,” and then click on Lottery Applications. Lottery applications are $10 for residents and $25 for nonresidents. The deadline to apply is

Austin, Texas — Texas Game Warden Vance Wallace was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies “Officer of the Year” today. Wallace, a Garland native, is currently stationed in Boerne. Previous duty stations have included Grapevine in Tarrant County and Baird in Callahan County. The recognition of Wallace marks the 39th time

Forsyth, Ga. – The continent-wide Great Backyard Bird Count returns for its 12th season Feb. 13-16. The National Audubon Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division invite Georgians to join this event that spans North America. Wildlife biologist Todd Schneider of the Wildlife Resources Division said there is value for scientists

Rosendale, N.Y. (AP) — Deadly white-nose syndrome is striking more bats over a larger area this winter, reaching south into New Jersey and Pennsylvania and emptying caves in hard-hit areas like New York. “There are not as many as there are supposed to be,” bat counter Ryan von Linden whispered deep inside a cave in

Ron Selden Hunters seeking additional deer to harvest in Eastern Montana this winter have several new opportunities, state officials announced Friday. A special management hunt on eight private Blaine County ranches in the Turner and Hogeland areas north of Harlem will open to any legal resident or nonresident hunter beginning on Sat., Jan. 31, said

Austin, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s Regulations Committee Wednesday approved the publication in the Texas Register of a number of proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations. The proposals will be presented for public comment at a series of public hearings around the state this spring, and a final decision will be made

Madison – The seven-member State Natural Resources Board reelected its officers at its January 28 meeting in Madison. Dr. Christine L. Thomas was reelected chair. Thomas is the Dean and a professor of resource management at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources. She was appointed to the Board by Gov. Jim Doyle