February 24, 2012

Rory’s Tips: The International Sportsmen’s Exposition is in town this week from Thursday through Sunday. Bring the kids down and have them catch some fish in our Kids Fishing Pond, or visit the Kids Archery, Air Gun Trailer, and live wildlife. You might also discover the dream fishing trip of a lifetime to places like […]

Want to go big game hunting this spring but didn’t get drawn? The Arizona Game and Fish Department still has some leftover javelina tags that can be purchased at department offices. Javelina hunts offer a springtime hunting experience unique to the desert Southwest. Stalking a herd of javelina can be challenging due to their keen

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (2/22/2012) More than 25 anglers were recently recognized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division with a 2011 angler award for reeling in an outstanding catch. This award program recognizes those who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that particular species. “These awards

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (2/22/2012) Challenge-hungry anglers should visit the state’s major reservoirs now for cold weather striped bass action. This time of year, five to 15-pounders are common, with the occasional thrill of a 30-pound or greater catch. Striped bass are abundant in many reservoirs across the state thanks to the stocking efforts of the

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (2/22/2012) Aimlessly casting a line and hoping for a bite is history, thanks to Georgia’s online fishing prospects. Anglers of all skill levels can benefit from these guides that detail 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers and include maps, local weather forecasts, best bets and species-specific techniques, all in one convenient location –

BRAZIL – Indiana Conservation Officers served arrest warrants Thursday on James L. Jacob, 37, of Brazil, and Ronald Hayne, 62, of Terre Haute for multiple alleged violations of wildlife laws following a 12-month investigation. Conservation Officers allege that Jacob committed one Class D felony, five Class B misdemeanors, and 14 Class C misdemeanors, and that

Trout stocked Oct. 15-April 15 in more than 30 waters throughout the state PRATT — Are you itching for turkey season but can’t wait until April to enjoy the thrill of the outdoors? Try trout fishing. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) trout stocking program offers an exciting late-winter opportunity for anglers.

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Forest Service (KFS) spring conservation tree seedling sales are underway and will continue until May 7. This is the 56th season that KFS has offered more than 30 species of low-cost trees and shrubs for windbreaks, wood lots, riparian planting, wildlife planting, Christmas tree plantations, and other conservation tree planting. The

Perryville, Md. (February 23, 2012) – The recreational yellow perch fishing season for shoreline anglers is heating up thanks to the mild winter weather and an increased fish population. So far, it looks as though there will be great recreational fishing to come. “The current abundance of yellow perch is largely a result of stakeholders