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October 18, 2011

SD: Governor Lifts No-Wake Zone on Lake Sharpe

PIERRE, S.D. – The no-wake zone that was established on the upper reaches of Lake Sharpe to protect shoreline homes and private property from flood waters has been rescinded by Gov. Dennis Daugaard, effective immediately. The no-wake zone affected just those waters located between the island immediately upstream from the railroad bridge between Pierre and

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SD: Pheasant Season Begins With Sunshine, Family, Friends and Memories Made

Pheasant numbers for the beginning of the 2011 South Dakota Pheasant Season are down from the historic levels of 2009 and 2010, but that didn’t deter hunters from across the state and country from chasing the colorful state bird according to Game, Fish and Parks Department field staff. “Our pheasant numbers are down from near-record

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NH: Public Hearing November 7 on Proposed Snowmobile Weekend Reciprcocity Rules

CONCORD, N.H. — More good news may be in store for snowmobile enthusiasts who enjoy the reciprocal Vermont-New Hampshire snowmobile weekend in January. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is proposing to expand reciprocity for that weekend to include the state of Maine. A public hearing on the proposal is set for Monday, November

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SD: GFP Announces Business Opportunity near Mobridge

PIERRE, S.D. – Entrepreneurs interested in operating a marina on Lake Oahe at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Mobridge can submit proposals to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The prospectus for Bridge City Marina is available online and through GFP, describing terms and conditions under which interested persons may submit proposals.

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Bowhunters slightly behind last year’s pace

DNR reported today that, through Sunday, Illinois archery deer hunters had harvested 12,535 deer, compared to 12,606 during the same period last year. “Though lower temperatures reminded hunters that it was indeed fall, windy conditions over the weekend probably dampened harvest somewhat,” Paul Shelton, DNR’s forest program manager, said. Shelton noted that harvest sex ratios

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