Genesee River angler diarists wanted
Observations will help shape future fisheries management actions.
Staff and News Reports
DEC: 2016 safest year for New York hunters
Despite four fatalities, DEC records lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents on record.
Zinke makes impact in first day as Interior secretary
One order overturns the lead ammunition and fishing tackle ban on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, waters, and facilities. The other advances conservation stewardship, improves game and habitat management and increases outdoor recreation opportunities by directing bureaus and agencies to immediately identify areas where recreation and fishing can be expanded.
Sauger restoration continues in Allegheny River
Anglers reminded that possession of the fish species is strictly prohibited.
Outdoors groups applaud Zinke confirmation as Interior secretary
“He was born in the West. He lives in the West. He understands it, he understands its people.”
Bald eagle, osprey populations continue to soar to record highs in New Jersey
The surveys documented 172 nesting or territorial pairs of bald eagles in New Jersey, up from 161 the previous year, and 42 new osprey nests were counted for a record total of 515.
Six deer test positive for CWD in Maryland
Cases localized to an existing management area in the western part of the state.
New freshwater fishing regs on tap in New York state
New or modified regulations established for various fish species and methods of take.
Invitees named for Junior Olympic Shooting Championships
The 759 athletes representing 49 states were selected following championship competition at the state level that totaled 2,568 competitors.
After nearly a century, Michigan’s elk herd is flourishing
Michigan’s wild elk herd is four hours north of Detroit in Pigeon River Country State Forest near Gaylord. Wildlife experts estimate over 1,000 elk live in and around this state forest.
Pheasant Fest draws record crowds
Combination national consumer show, habitat seminar series and family event draws over 30,000.
Report: Outdoor Retailer shows to leave Utah
After dispute over public-lands issue, two-decade run in the state will end, with Colorado a possibility to be new host.
St. Croix Rods helps contribute to college bass fishing boom
Rod-builder building relationships with student anglers.
Country music’s Gary Allan throws ring into NWTF auction hat
Donation of custom-made ring will be up for bid at tonight’s National Wild Turkey Federation ladies’ auction.
Pope And Young Club announces potential world-record desert bighorn
Georgia man bags monster Arizona bighorn; initial entry score could surpass the existing world record by over 10 inches.
Hunters in New York state take 1,539 black bears during 2016 seasons
That’s about 10 percent fewer than in 2015, but slightly more than the recent five-year average.
Eating sport fish caught in Illinois waters? New state consumption advisory
Changes are the result of continued sampling by the Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program and do not suggest that Illinois fish are becoming more or less contaminated.
Great Backyard Bird Count celebrates 20 years
Last year, an estimated 163,763 bird watchers from more than 100 countries submitted 162,052 bird checklists reporting 5,689 species – more than half the known bird species in the world.
NWTF Foundation Board welcomes new members
Added to the board were Dennis Brune, Alex Chalmers, Jason Hart, Glen Johnson and Steve Jordan.
Gov. Dayton: Improve water quality by 25 percent by ’25
According to the governor’s office, the proposal wouldn’t add new regulations, but would instead drive public engagement and partnerships to address Minnesota’s water quality challenges.
Pennsylvania stocking up on adult trout
Approximately 4,500 large trout will be distributed among the 14 waters at a rate of 175 to 225 per mile, which is comparable to the numbers of similarly sized fish in Pennsylvania’s best wild trout waters.
Bill to seize public lands abandoned
Rep. Jason Chaffetz announces decision to scrap H.R.621, which would have mandated the sale of millions of acres of public lands and waters
Wisconsin man faces nearly $25K in fines for possessing more than 2,500 fish
Man found with 2,066 bluegill, 418 perch and 88 crappies in his freezers
First case of CWD in free-ranging Texas whitetail
State taking steps, following plan to deploy early detection and containment strategy
With severe winter, Utah expands deer-feeding program
To help the deer, biologists and volunteers are spreading specially designed pellets on the ground for the deer to eat
New crappie regs for Pymatuning Reservoir take effect March 1
Will restrict anglers to 20 fish per day and a 9-inch minimum length
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