Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – December 12, 2023
Good-looking steelhead are showing up here, with still some browns and Kings hanging on.
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December 12, 2023
Release of gray wolves in Colorado in coming weeks stokes political tensions
Wildlife officials plan to release gray wolves in Colorado in coming weeks, at the behest of urban voters and to the dismay of rural residents who don’t want the predators but have waning influence in the Democratic-led state.
The most ambitious wolf reintroduction effort in the U.S. in almost three decades marks a sharp departure from aggressive efforts by Republican-led states to cull wolf packs.
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Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund gets $29 million more in budget forecast
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council had surprising news in its Thursday, Dec. 7, meeting while also approving recommendations and bill language for the Outdoor Heritage Fund in the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
Ryan Mertz, executive budget officer for Minnesota Management and Budget, shared MMB’s November forecast budget: The OHF is projected to receive an additional $29 million above the council’s October recommendation for spending about $151 million. Now, the November 2023 forecast projects funds available for council recommendations of $180.7 million, with a 5% reserve.
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Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Try shallow points for early-winter success
I absolutely love early ice! It’s amazing how shallow fish can be this time of year. I generally will start very shallow for most species. I seek out shallow weed flats or bays that have lots of standing vegetation.
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Minnesota’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 12, 2023
There’s ice to fish, but not much more than last week. A look the Minnesota fishing report from across the state on Dec. 12, 2023.
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Rehab, stockings a ‘fresh start’ for Lake Le-Aqua-Na in Illinois’ Stephenson County
Never have fishermen been as curious about a DNR lake sampling as the fishermen in Stephenson County who once frequented Lake Le-Aqua-Na.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Illinois published in the Dec. 15, 2023, edition of Outdoor News.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Warnings given to dove hunters in Will County
Illinois Cuffs and Collars are field reports from Illinois Conservation Police CPOs. These reports are from the Dec. 15, 2023, edition of Outdoor News.
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Here’s some Christmas gift ideas for those who love New York’s outdoors
Every year, I know people who struggle to find that “perfect” Christmas gift to put into a stocking or under a tree. Now that I am officially old (collecting Social Security) here are some ideas that could help, especially as we look to the future.
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