March 10, 2011

(11/P29) TRENTON – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today reminded New Jersey residents they can help secure the future of the State’s threatened and endangered wildlife by making a dedicated donation when they file their State income tax returns this year. “Despite being the nation’s most densely populated state, New Jersey has an […]

This season’s cold and record snowfall make it hard for wildlife, but for fish, mussels, plants and other aquatic life, but on some water bodies a severe winter can be fatal. As ponds and lakes freeze over and snowfall piles up on the ice, the fish and their fates are sealed, literally, under a layer

MarineFisheries will hold two public meetings to discuss the renewal of the winter and spring cod conservation zones, as well as commercial and recreational management measures for scup, black sea bass and fluke. The details of these regulatory proposals are provided in the public meeting agenda below. At the March 15 meeting, MarineFisheries will present

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet March 28 and 29 at the Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner, 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise. An open public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28. Agenda items include setting seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion and a legislative update. A complete

Q. When does Fish and Game start stocking fish, and how can I find out where they are being stocked? A. Fish and Game stocks some waters all year round. Other waters are stocked at various times during the year. For a current stocking report contact the regional Fish and Game office, or go online

The February issue of Idaho Fish and Game News is now available. This issue covers urban wildlife – the animals that take up residence among us and some of the issues that go along with that. What attracts them, how they can become a public safety risk, and what to do to keep urban wildlife