April 4, 2011

CONCORD, N.H. — Do not be “fooled” by the Northeaster that has blanketed New Hampshire with several inches of snow — bears are emerging from their winter dens and will become more active over the next few weeks. Bears den primarily to avoid being active during a period of time when food sources are limited. […]

DENVER – The Colorado Wildlife Commission will initiate a formal review of plans to mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife resources that would be created by two major transmountain water development projects at its April 7 workshop at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. The 60-day review of mitigation plans to be presented by Denver Water

Women who want to learn about firearms can sign up for a special Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Introduction to Firearms workshop taking place on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, N.H. At this one-day workshop, you’ll have a chance to become

FREE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TALKS AT N.H. FISH AND GAME CONCORD, N.H. — Get inspired for outdoor adventures this year at a series of free evening talks taking place from April 8 through May 4, 2011, at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. No pre-registration is required. PROTECTING NEW HAMPSHIRE’S

Spring turkey season opens April 6 in Oklahoma, and biologists’ reports from the across the state offer sportsmen early insight going in to the month-long season. The spring turkey season runs from April 6 through May 6 and is open to shotgun and archery equipment. Seasons on public land may vary from statewide season dates.

Even the most urban dwellers have a number of local spots to catch fish as part of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Close to Home fishing program, a partnership between the agency, local municipalities and even private companies to provide angling opportunities within a close drive of metro locations. Oklahoma City residents even have

Teenagers have until April 15 to apply for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s annual Wildlife Youth Camp. The popular camp is slated for July 10-15, and youth who attend will learn about rewarding careers that focus on managing wildlife for the future. The youth camp, which is held at Oklahoma University Biological Station at

CENTRAL Arcadia: March 29. Water murky. White bass good on spinnerbaits. Channel catfish good on cut shad. Crappie good on jigs along heated docks. Report submitted by Tim Campbell, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Hefner: March 29. Elevation below normal, water clear. White bass good on jigs. Channel catfish good on cut shad. Report