February 9, 2009

Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Picture this: Spectators in bleachers tensely watch as points are posted on a scoreboard, cheerleaders wave pompoms and young athletes sweat out a close contest. A typical high school game or match? Well, not quite. Someday, this scene may take place at a Missouri reservoir _ as part of a […]

State, federal and provincinal researchers are expanding an international study of pronghorn antelope migration and habitat needs by placing radio collars on up to 50 additional animals. The animals are being captured with the help of a contracted helicopter net crew. Biologists then attach sleek, yet-high-tech collars on the animals. The collars include Global Positioning

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds anglers they are required to return their 2008 Fishing Report and Restoration Cards by Jan. 31.  Information collected from report cards provides DFG with data to monitor and manage California’s fisheries. Report cards are due for Sturgeon, Abalone, Steelhead, Spiny Lobster and Klamath-Trinity Salmon fisheries. Anglers are

Not all elk populations respond in the same manner when faced with sharing the landscape with wolves, a new report by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks suggests. Researchers who spent the past seven years measuring the populations and behavior of elk in Montana found that elk numbers in some areas of southwestern Montana have dropped

Powhatan, VA — The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is pleased to announce that the renovation of Watkins Boat Landing on the James River in Powhatan County has been completed. The boat landing will reopen for public use at 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2009. “We are really pleased to reopen this

Honolulu (AP) — Hawaii’s fisheries regulators are asking the public for input on possible new rules to protect Hawaii’s depleted fish stocks, especially popular food sources like parrotfish and goatfish, known as uhu and weke in the islands. The endeavor is a delicate one, forcing the state to balance the environment and the potentially competing

Columbus, OH – Ohioans who are looking forward to the upcoming hunting and angling season can soon purchase 2009-2010 hunting and fishing licenses. These exciting outdoor activities are affordable ways to safely enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Starting February 15, the 2009-2010 hunting and fishing licenses will be available for purchase at wildohio.com

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is currently accepting Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) applications from landowners interested in longleaf pine restoration and/or enhancement. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2009. LIP is a federal grant program that assists landowners in habitat improvement/restoration for the benefit of species in