February 23, 2012

Hunter Education classes are planned for Darby, Lone Rock and Corvallis in February and March. Schedules and registration for all classes is available online at fwp.mt.gov. In Darby, a mandatory orientation night is set for Monday, Feb. 27 from 6-7p.m. with classes Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 9 from 6-9 p.m. each evening. Orientation

The hunting of female mountain lions in western Montana hunting district, HD 250, which includes portions of Ravalli County, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The order halting the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest sub-quota for the district

March and April are critical months As they do every winter, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources have been watching Utah’s deer herds closely. And so far, biologists have good news: Deer across Utah are doing well during what’s always their toughest time of the year. But even though a lack of snow and

BIG SANDWASH RESERVOIR: (February 22) There are no new reports on fishing conditions at the reservoir. The lake is frozen with at least 18 inches in the place we checked. Only a few anglers have used it judging by the number of holes. The reservoir is accessible from the boat ramp and from a new

  This fishing report information is provided by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. CENTRAL Arcadia: February 21. Elevation below normal. Catfish slow on various baits around points and docks. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs. Report submitted by Chance Whiteley, game warden stationed in Oklahoma County. Hefner: February 20. Elevation below normal, water 42-46 and

MAGAZINE – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in conjunction with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, is asking the public for information about a bald eagle that was shot in Logan County. The Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to a conviction. The eagle was found by a

LITTLE ROCK – Better hurry. Just a few days left. But there is still time for winding hunting season with a quest for rabbits and squirrels. The season for both ends at sundown Wednesday, Feb. 29. There are several factors working in the hunters’ favor in a late February field outing. One is a hunter

LITTLE ROCK – In a state where hunting tradition is still strong, and where some game populations are as high as they have been in years, any form of hunting gear is often a welcomed gift. One tradition that still holds true for many children in Arkansas is that of receiving a firearm for Christmas.