February 3, 2012

February 1 marked the return of the fishing season schedule for 18 of Alabama’s 23 state-owned public fishing lakes. Commonly known as state lakes or county lakes, these waters are noted for their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie (in some lakes). Because these smaller lakes warm more quickly than larger […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated February 11 and 12, 2012, as Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. On those days, youth under age 16 may hunt when accompanied by a licensed adult hunter. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and

CONCORD, N.H. — Teachers who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife resources — or reinforce wildlife-related lessons they have learned — have until February 29 to request spring 2012 Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) presentations by trained New Hampshire Fish and Game Department volunteer docents. Wonders of Wildlife is a

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on “Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses,” part of the Timber Talks series sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association and other groups. There are two opportunities to hear the presentation, which will be from

PIERRE, S.D.-The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Wildlife Diversity Program is accepting proposals for its Small Grants Program. The program provides funding to researchers, educators and naturalists for native wildlife projects. Funding for the 2012 Small Grants Program totals $35,000 for projects that focus on research related to native wildlife species and

CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – On Feb. 11, visitors to Custer State Park will have the opportunity to experience the winter sights and sounds of the popular park, by way of a pair of snowshoes. The Lover’s Leap Snowshoe Hike will guide participants through a dense pine forest, meandering near Grace Coolidge Creek. The three-mile

BAKER RESERVOIR: (February 02) There is no ice on the reservoir and fishing success is slow. The winter can be a good time to target brown trout with minnow-imitating lures and flies. BARKER RESERVOIRS (NORTH CREEK LAKES): (February 02) Most lakes on Boulder Mountain are closed to fishing until April 21. Barker and Lower Barker

For zone maps and complete waterfowl hunting regulations log on to wildlifedepartment.com. NORTHWEST Canton – Zone 1: Water level is 11.45 feet below normal. Habitat conditions are fair, but none are flooded. Duck numbers are fair, with a decrease in mallard numbers since December. Goose numbers are fair, with mostly Canada’s present. Water levels are