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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving ahead on its plan to manage and conserve Florida black bears so they are never again at risk of extinction. With the bear population rebounding from about 300 to 3,000 over the past 40 years, the FWC recognizes Florida’s conservation success with bears and recommends […]

February 18, 2012, 2:00PM – 4:00PM Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center You’re invited to drop in every third Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. to test your archery skills! We’ll be shooting compound bows at square targets. No experience necessary, but you do need to be at least 10 years old to pull

February 18, 2012, 10:00AM – 8:00PM Fred Berry Conservation Education Center on Crooked Creek This is a 10-hour instructor-led classroom and hands-on demonstration Hunter Education class. The class will end with a test to pass the course. Registration is required. To register, call Teri Gentry at 870-449-3484 Kids under 16 will need to be accompanied

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, 600 East Lawson Road, Jonesboro, AR 72404 This is a two day class and you must attend both days. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.on Saturday, 2/18 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, 2/19 Registration required: Brad Clevenger 870-933-6787 bdclevenger@agfc.state.ar.us There is no fee for this program thanks to your support of the

Fishing Highlight of the Week: The refill of both lakes Hamilton and Catherine will begin March 3 and be back to full pool by March 11. Arkansas and White river levels are available at: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lzk For real-time information on stream flow in Arkansas from the U.S. Geological Survey, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ar/nwis/rt For water quality statistics (including

CONCORD, N.H. — Anglers should be aware that the “Alabama rig,” a lure gaining popularity in the bass fishing world, is illegal to use in New Hampshire’s fresh waters, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials said today. The Alabama rig generated national interest following a well-publicized win by a professional bass angler in a

HOTCHKISS, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists recently began monitoring mule deer bucks in the North Fork Valley in an effort to better understand a disease that causes antler deformities and the possible long-term effects on herd health. During the past 10 years, hunters and residents of the Hotchkiss and Crawford areas have reported

CONCORD, N.H. — Looking for an outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy this winter and won’t break the bank? Join the fun as the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program presents on-the-ice fishing instruction on Saturday, February 25, on Northwood Lake at the boat landing from 9:00 a.m. to

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking comments from the public about management of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in northern Larimer County. The agency is developing a management plan for bighorns in the sheep management units known to hunters as S1, S18, S40, and S58. Agency biologists define the area as Data Analysis Unit