March 2, 2012

Undercover operation reveals exploitation of Florida fish and wildlife resources

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers completed a comprehensive investigation Wednesday that included more than 300 criminal violations by 56 individuals in Putnam, St. Johns, Alachua, Volusia and Marion counties. The 15-month operation targeted individuals who illegally harvested, bought and sold protected species of the state’s fish and wildlife resources. Charges […]

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Is a record fish lurking in Scofield, Utah?

Blogs, National / Site Staff

Scofield Reservoir produces another record fish Scofield — If catching big tiger trout sounds like fun, you should visit Scofield Reservoir in the next few days. Zane Nielsen caught a 27-inch tiger trout at Scofield Reservoir on Feb. 15 In February, the reservoir in central Utah produced not one—but two—Utah state record fish. Catch-and-release record

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Right-to-carry sales likely triggering recent gun sales

Hunting, National, Opinion / Site Staff

It seems there are a few that would label Barack Obama the best gun salesman in America. In this article there are statistics to show that last year Ruger’s firearm sales went from 117 million dollars to 232 million dollars, an increase of 98 percent. Winchester’s sales of ammunition went from 431.7 million dollars to

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Recently, they made the right choices…

Hunting, Opinion / Site Staff

It’s important for hunters, anglers and outdoor writers to serve as watch dogs and raise a concern when our state agencies make a decision that we feel will negatively impact hunting or fishing. As long as one sticks to the facts and doesn’t engage in personal attacks, it’s not a bad thing to be critical

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Hook-sets: The moment of truth

National, Opinion / Site Staff

Too often today’s anglers, whether it’s walleye and perch fishermen, or even panfish chasers, feel fish bite lightly so they deliver a light hook-set.

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Vermont Watershed Grants Awarded for 2012

National / Site Staff

Seventeen watershed improvement projects were chosen to receive funding from Vermont’s 2012 Watershed Grant Program, according to an announcement today from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. A total of 41 applications were received, requesting a total of about $379,000. The 2012 funding available totaled $120,000, and the size of the individual grants ranged from

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Deer Hearings Begin March 26 in Vermont

National, National Hunting / Site Staff

If you have an interest in Vermont’s white-tailed deer you will want to attend one of the annual public hearings being held in March and May by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to discuss the deer herd. The meetings begin March 26 in Castleton and Montpelier. Wildlife biologists will share information on 2011 hunting

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Alabama's Snapper Season Likely Shortest Ever

National, National Fishing / Site Staff

Although it won’t be set in stone (printed in Federal Register) until after the April meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, the 2012 red snapper season is almost certain to be the shortest on record at about 40 days. At the most recent meeting, held at the Riverview Plaza in Mobile, the

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Prairie Chicken tours offer Colorado Wonder

National / Site Staff

WRAY, Colo. — Birders, families, and wildlife fans alike will delight in this opportunity to watch the annual courtship dance of the greater prairie chicken, one of Colorado’s amazing avian inhabitants. On weekends throughout March and April, the town of Wray, Colorado in partnership with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will offer guided tours to

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