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March 26, 2009

Southern Lower

Union Area Ice fishing has ended in southern Michigan, and anglers are gearing up for the open-water season. Turkeys are moving into open fields, and toms are gobbling. It appears turkeys made it through the winter in good shape. Halls Bait and Tackle, (269) 641-2304. Kalamazoo Area The ice has melted on area lakes, and […]

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Northeast Region

Mosquito Lake (Trumbull County) – Charlie Fridley, an Ohio Outdoor News reader from Cortland, caught a 151/2-inch crappie while ice fishing on Mosquito on Feb. 27. Fridley, who called this the “best ice angling year Mosquito Lake has produced in decades,” shared this note about this winter’s experience. “High gratitude and thanks belongs to our

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TPWD Seeks Modest Increase to Licenses, Boat Fees

Austin, Texas – Most hunters, anglers and boaters in Texas could see a modest $2-$4 bump in license and boat registration/titling fees if a proposed 5 percent across-the-board increase is approved in May by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says the fee increase is necessary to address critical

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Northern Lower

Baldwin Area Steelhead fishing is improving on the Pere Marquette River. Anglers report a fair bite in the middle section of the river between the lower branch bridge and Custer. The water is running high and dark, but fresh fish should move upstream when the water clears and warmer weather arrives. Spawn and flies are

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South Dakota officials say public hunting area successful

Pierre, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota wildlife officials say a public goose-hunting area near Pierre had one of its most successful seasons last winter. The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Hunting Access Area has been open for to public hunting for 11 years. The area has opportunities for pass shooting, but it is particularly attractive to hunters

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