Many anglers bag on ice fishing by mid-March but if I can find good ice, I love late ice fishing for crappies, sunfish, and perch. It’s a great time for fishing, but attention to ice safety becomes paramount. Fishing’s good because snowmelt has rejuvenated oxygen levels, but that running water can cause problems, too. To monitor […]
Juneau – The annual Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) preseason survey of Bristol Bay sockeye salmon processing capacity is complete. Results indicate that there will be adequate processing capacity for the number of sockeye salmon expected to be available for harvest during the 2011 Bristol Bay season. This conclusion is obtained by comparing
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Juneau – Under provisions of the Pacific Salmon Treaty, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) announces that the all-gear Chinook salmon harvest quota for Southeast Alaska in 2011 is 294,800 fish. This is an increase of 73,000 fish over last year’s pre-season quota of 221,800. The annual all-gear harvest level for Southeast Alaska
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WATERBURY, VT – Vermont’s deer wintering areas are crucial to the survival of deer, especially during extended cold weather and deep snow. Knowing the location of these areas is essential in planning for their conservation and management. “The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is pleased to announce that it has updated and improved the mapping
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PRICE, UT-Scofield Reservoir is on the verge of losing its ice cap. As of April 3rd, there was three feet of open water that ringed the shoreline. Another patch of open water was observed on the south end. If temperatures continue to climb, the ice could be off before mid-April. One of Utah’s best fishing
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DENVER – Artist Richard Clifton won his first Colorado waterfowl stamp art contest in 2010. And now he’s won his second in 2011. Clifton’s rendering of three green-winged teal was recently selected to grace the 2011 Colorado Waterfowl Stamp by a team of judges from around the state. “This piece captures the brilliance of the
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My mood was bright when I headed for work this morning. The Twins beat the Yankees in the Bronx last night, had a nice workout at the gym, and a clear sunrise greeted my commute. Here at the office, however, I reviewed the latest on the Game and Fish bill with Joe Albert. As usual,
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However you feel about the deer regulations in Zone 3 – antler-point restrictions and no cross-tagging of bucks – this much is clear: It was no secret what was happening. In Outdoor News and elsewhere, the five-year project, and the surveys of thousands of hunters, was reported ad nauseum. DNR officials were quoted constantly about
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This week we bring you a new quick-roast venison recipe from Wisconsin and a dumb outdoor criminal report from sunny Florida. Wisconsin Deer Slammed by Lightning Bolt Authorities in southern Wisconsin report seven whitetail deer were apparently killed when lightning struck a farm field during a severe thunderstorm on March 20. After receiving a report
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