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August 29, 2011

In the Surge of Irene, Sampling for Potential Problems

As Hurricane Irene has left her mark along the East Coast, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) crews are sampling water for pesticides, E. coli, nutrients, and sediment to document water quality in areas affected by the hurricane. Sampling is taking place along the East Coast. Crews will follow the path of the hurricane where it brought […]

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Carp fishing underrated

Crossing the bridge spanning the Susquehanna River on an afternoon walk, I stopped and peered over the bridge rail to watch several large carp feeding along the river bottom. I knew it was carp from the telltale puff of mud each made as it slowly moved upstream. Carp were originally farm-raised in Asia for food

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Oklahoma hunters exempt from hunter ed have proficiency test option for out-of-state hunts

Oklahoma resident hunters who are exempt from the state’s hunter education requirements may not be exempt in other states in which they plan to hunt this year. For them, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation offers a proficiency test that would allow them to bypass the eight-hour course. Exemptions from Oklahoma’s hunter education requirements include

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OK: New association to help simplify prescribed burning for landowners

A new association has been formed to provide landowners and state prescribed burn associations with an organization that can assist them with liability insurance, finding funding for equipment and training, and a voice for prescribed burning throughout the state. The Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association (OPBA) was formed through a three-year Conoco-Phillips challenge grant from the

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OK: Free Hunting Days pave way for taking someone hunting

Oklahoma Free Hunting Days take place Sept. 3-4, during which Oklahoma residents do not need a hunting license or HIP permit to go afield. According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s migratory game bird biologist, Free Hunting Days is a great way to introduce someone to hunting. “Dove season is a great time to

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