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DENVER – As the 2012 Big Game brochure hits the streets, hunters will begin preparing for the all-important April 3 deadline for applications. Sportsmen and women in the Boulder County area are invited to attend one of several Big Game Seminars, where applications and hunting access will be discussed in detail and hunters can meet […]

PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be hosting a meeting to inform the public about the status of a proposed public shooting range in Archuleta County. The process for developing a shooting range in the Pagosa Springs area has been underway for several years. The meeting will be an opportunity to learn

BEAR LAKE: (February 16) Biologist Scott Tolentino reports that Bear Lake still has quite a bit of floating ice, mainly concentrated in the area north of Garden City. The fishing is red hot! There is a lot of ice off the Utah State Park Marina and launching is not recommended there, but boats can be

  Fish & Wildlife Board sets permits numbers for 2012 moose season Board gives preliminary approval for 385 permits WAITSFIELD, VT – A total of 385 permits will be issued for Vermont’s 20th annual regular October moose season under a proposal the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board gave preliminary approval to on Wednesday. The board

BURRASTON PONDS: (February 16) Conservation Officer Jay Topham reports good success this week using bait. CANYON VIEW PARK POND: (February 16) Canyon View Park Pond is closed for winter. DEER CREEK RESERVOIR: (February 16) Anglers using bait-tipped jigs report good fishing. Ice anglers report good fishing, especially near the Charleston area. The ice is up

REDFIELD, S.D. – Flood damage has forced closure of the campground at Fisher Grove State Park near Redfield for the entire 2012 camping season. The campground closure is necessary because the James River bridge that is the only access to the campground is closed to vehicle traffic. The bridge has been affected by flooding each

CANISTOTA, S.D. – More campers will be able to enjoy Lake Vermillion Recreation Area near Canistota this summer, thanks to the addition of a new 28-site campground. “Lake Vermillion is a popular, well established park and the new campground will help meet the demand for more campsites in the Sioux Falls area,” said Park Manager

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota state park campers can make reservations for Memorial Day weekend beginning Feb. 25, for Friday, May 25 arrivals. “Memorial Day weekend is very busy in all the parks,” said state Division of Parks and Recreation Director Doug Hofer. “Campers should plan ahead to reserve their favorite camping spots.” A three-night

PIERRE, S.D. – The Game, Fish and Parks Department has selected Regional Habitat Partners of the Year. The award recognizes people who have established and enhanced habitat for wildlife and fish in South Dakota. The four regional awards went to: Kenneth McIlravy, Philip, in the West region; Larry Ness, Yankton, in the Central region; Bob