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February 26, 2009

Central Region

Deer Creek Lake (Pickaway, Fayette, Madison counties) – With the gates open at the spillway at Deer Creek, anglers have been taking advantage and catching good numbers of fish, reports Jack McKirgan at Mary’s Bait Shop in Washington Court House. Some saugeyes have been in the 4- to 5-pound range, McKirgan said, for anglers using […]

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Spring turkey permits, special hunts applications available online

The 2009 spring turkey season runs April 8-May 31, and hunters across the state are already making preparations. Turkey permits allow hunters to use a shotgun, crossbow, or bow throughout the regular season. Archery-only and youth/disabled seasons run concurrently, April 1-7. Turkey permits for units 1, 2, and 3 may be purchased online from the

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New Mexico bill would end killing of wildlife on private land

Santa Fe, N.M. (AP) — When a Cimarron area rancher last year killed more than three dozen pronghorn antelope that had been chowing down on his winter-wheat fields, he was acting within the law. Now, with the backing of Gov. Bill Richardson, state officials and wildlife groups are pressing the Legislature to stop such slaughters,

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Southern Lower

Lake St. Clair Perch fishing is heating up on Lake St. Clair. A good bite has been reported off Selfridge, in front of Gino’s Surf, and between 10 and 11 Mile roads. Perch and bluegills are hitting on Kent Lake, and walleyes are hitting on Belleville and Ford lakes. Lakeside Fishing Shops, (586) 777-7003, (586)

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Pennsylvania hunters bagged 3,458 bears in 2008

Harrisburg, Pa. (AP) — Bear hunters had a good year in Pennsylvania in 2008. According to figures released Wednesday by the state Game Commission, hunters took a total of 3,458 bears. That number includes bears killed during the archery, statewide and extended hunting seasons. Commission bear biologist Mark Ternent says bears were taken in 54

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Ohio River Region

Lawrence County – The bite has been a slow one, but some saugers are being caught below the Greenup dam and at Gallipolis, reports Greg Drown at the Tackle Box in Ironton. Jigs in light colors – chartreuse, orange, and white – has been the best presentation. The Tackle Box, Ironton, 740-533-1187 Belmont County –

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