February 14, 2012

Duck hunters finished the season on S.C. Department of Natural Resources public hunting lands with a total harvest of 4080 birds, an average of 2.4 birds per hunter, the same average reported last year. A total of 1718 hunters participated in these popular hunts at the 15 Wildlife Management Areas that recorded individual hunt data. […]

Hunters have a few days left to apply for this spring’s controlled bear hunts. The application period ends Wednesday, February 15. Spring black bear seasons start April 15 – some controlled hunts open later. Leftover tags for spring bear controlled hunts go on sale April 1. Hunters may apply for controlled hunts at any hunting

MIDDLETOWN (Feb. 10, 2012) – A commercial crabber pled guilty and was fined on Feb. 8 for failure to tend crab pots, following a lengthy investigation by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents. After numerous continuances for trial had been granted, Warren A. Brady, age 57, of Middletown, entered a guilty plea in the New Castle

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife booth at the Colorado Springs RV, Sport & Outdoor Show will provide information and entertainment for those who stop by. The show takes place at the Colorado Springs Event Center at Rustic Hills, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., Feb. 17-19. The Parks and Wildlife booth will have

As the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation continues to stay at the forefront of research efforts to learn about declining quail populations, the agency’s partners continue to lend their support. At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission accepted a donation of $20,000 from the Central Oklahoma 89er Chapter Quail Forever. The donation

The North Dakota Game Wardens Association has a $300 scholarship available for a graduating high school senior entering college in fall 2012 who enrolls in fisheries or wildlife management with an emphasis on law enforcement. Applicants must be North Dakota residents and have maintained a 3.25 grade point average. The scholarship will be awarded to

North Dakota’s 2012-14 fishing proclamation is set, with regulations effective April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. In addition, anglers are reminded that new fishing licenses are required April 1. Greg Power, fisheries chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the northern pike daily and possession limits are increased to five and

Action: Opens Razor clam season Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Feb. 18 through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19, 2012 Digging is allowed from 12: 01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. each day only. Species affected: Razor clams The specific low tides for this opener: Feb.18, Saturday, 4: 13 p.m. (0.0 feet) Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks Feb.19,

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted rules for the 2012 Columbia River white sturgeon season today at its meeting in Astoria The 2012 recreational white sturgeon season for the Columbia River was developed at a joint meeting of Oregon and Washington fishery managers on Jan. 26. The season is based on