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Ice fishing success hinges on three things Putting your bait or lure at the depth the fish are-and then not moving it much-are the keys to catching fish through the ice. And using some simple devices that will help you know when you have a fish on the end of your line is a big […]

Location: Boise and Twin Falls, ID Closes: 01/30/12 Responsibilities: Four technicians are needed on 2 sage-grouse research projects in southwest Idaho and south-central Idaho/northern Nevada. Primary duties will include night trapping with spotlights, radio-marking/banding, radio-telemetry monitoring, vegetation/habitat monitoring, and point sampling of sage-grouse predators. Qualifications/Skills Needed: B.S. degree in Wildlife or Biology is required. These

In late December, the Commonwealth’s largest private land conservation deal since the 1920’s was finalized, resulting in the protection of 3,486 acres of working forest land in the towns of Leverett and Shutesbury. A conservation restriction acquired by the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and its Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) from North

With the New Year just beginning and our fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching adventures are becoming fond memories, it’s time to remember the private landowners who, through their generosity, helped to make these experiences possible. “Access to fishing, hunting, hiking, or watching wildlife is a privilege provided by landowners,” says Marion Larson, MassWildlife Outreach Coordinator.

Friday, January 13, 2012 will bethe new date for a concentrated survey of major rivers, lakes, reservoirs and the coast by staff from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and volunteers across the state. Originally the date was set for January 6, 2012. In 2011, a record 107 bald eagles were documented in Massachusetts during

In January and February consider visiting with Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) staff at home shows and sportsmen’s shows across the state. Learn about the common wildlife in your neighborhood at the home shows and share your latest fish story or hunting adventure or buy your license at the sportsmen’s shows. The Boston Home

Preliminary information on the archery and shotgun deer season results have been compiled though some check stations have yet to report their tallies. For the 2011 archery deer season, a preliminary statewide total of 3,689 deer were checked in at official deer check stations. The Western District office tallied 397 deer while Connecticut Valley District

January 12 –Natural Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting, Westborough– The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2012, 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the DFW Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road (off North Drive), in Westborough. January 18 — Fisheries and Wildlife Board Meeting, Westborough– The Fisheries and Wildlife Board will hold its January meeting on