Strong crappie population in Beed’s Lake in Iowa’s Franklin County
Healthy crappie population highlights the fishery in Beed’s Lake in Iowa’s Franklin County.
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April 28, 2023
WI Daily Update: Hunter ed volunteer awards
Volunteer hunter education award-winners named. And the winners are …
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Deer lottery application deadline comes and goes in Illinois with no problems reported
The bug that bit the spring turkey application process back in November appears to not have an appetite for DNR’s online deer permitting system. Fingers crossed.
A first lottery application deadline for 2023 firearms and muzzleloader deer season permits came and went April 30 with no reports of hunters running into any of the problems that hit turkey hunters as they applied for 2023 spring permits in the fall of 2022.
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MN Daily Update: DNR volunteers
Report says about 13,000 volunteers helped the DNR last year.
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Illinois’ fishing and hunting report for April 28, 2023
Spring crappies, bass hitting; bluegill bite picking up. A look at the statewide fishing and hunting report for Illinois on April 28, 2023.
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Jeff Frischkorn: A boy, a dog, and the Creek
Every boy needs a dog and every dog needs a boy.
I have Molly and she has me, and we both have the Creek.
In March, the Creek belongs exclusively to me, though. It is then that I fish for steelhead trout, typically starting with bait and then transferring my flag over to one of three 7-weight fly rods (I like to alternate between them, but I digress.) To the fly line’s leader I add a fly that I have assembled from scratch. But again, I am getting ahead of myself.
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Wyoming shed-antler hunting postponed on designated lands until May 15 to reduce stress on animals
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently announced an emergency extended closure of the shed antler and horn hunting regulation to protect big game on winter ranges.
The emergency regulation extends the current closure until 6 a.m. May 15 on designated lands, excluding Teton County.
One for the wall: How to preserve a fish between catch and taxidermist
Kevin Schuver, of Ridge Top Taxidermy near Bemidji, Minn. has more than 50 years of experience transforming those once-in-a-lifetime moments into permanent memories.
Heat and sun are among the enemies in this preservation battle, and providing a wet and cold habitat for the fish is key to maintaining a lifelike appearance for an extended period.
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A close look at the paddlefish, one of North Dakota’s most unique species
One of the most unique seasons in North Dakota’s outdoors is the paddlefish season. For some, the season is an annual reunion of family and friends, sort of the spring version of deer camp. And if you can’t make it, your excuse better be good.
Here’s a look at one of North Dakota’s most unique species on land or water.
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