February 1, 2012

ROSEBURG, Ore. – ODFW staff will outline a new process for anglers proposing new or modified fishing regulations for 2013 at a public meeting Feb. 9 in Roseburg. ODFW staff will explain the changes and answer questions from 7-9 p.m. at the ODFW office, 4192 N. Umpqua Highway, Roseburg. Anglers can review the process at […]

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes – The lake has closed for the season and will reopen

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will train firearm hunter education apprentice instructors Feb. 29 in Gretna. The workshop is from 6-9 p.m. at the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium, 21502 W. Neb. Hwy. 31. Register by Feb. 28. Contact Mike Streeter at 402-471-6134 or Mike.Streeter@Nebraska.gov or visit HuntSafeNebraska.org.

LINCOLN, Neb. – A mountain lion unintentionally caught in a foothold trap in Dawes County was tranquilized and released by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Jan. 27. The mountain lion, a female kitten weighing approximately 50 pounds, appeared to be in good health. After the release, the kitten followed tracks of an adult

A free youth ice fishing clinic that had been scheduled for Sat., Feb. 4 at Glasgow’s Home Run Pond has been cancelled because of deteriorating ice conditions. Organizers say the event will be rescheduled later this winter if colder weather returns.

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering a reward for information about two bull elk that were poached and left to waste last month south of Reed Point. FWP game warden Derek Fagone said the two elk were discovered in December by a bridge inspector. They were under a livestock underpass along Hump

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is surveying resident and nonresident anglers again this year to measure the popularity of fishing on the states’ lakes and streams. “The Angler Pressure Survey is in the mail and we’re asking anglers to please watch for it and complete it,” said Bruce Rich, fisheries bureau chief. “Anglers’ information is

The opportunity to buy hunting licenses for 2012 arrived early this year. Because elk hunters wishing to apply for special permits need an elk license to apply, hunting and fishing licenses went on sale Jan. 16. March 15 is the new deadline for residents and nonresidents to apply for deer and elk permits. In past

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to alert all hunters to important updates to the 2012 preseason calendar especially new deadline and drawing dates. The biggest change this year is the deadline for residents and nonresidents to apply for deer and elk permits – now March 15. This date was moved up to allow hunters