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New York DEC special license exams are set for April 12

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, April 12.

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Fishing season kicks off in New York with 1.9 million trout scheduled to be stocked

As April 1 marks the start of New York’s trout fishing season, the New York State DEC reminds anglers that many waters across the state will be bolstered by agency’s extensive stocking program.
Stocking, which began in March and runs through early June, will include more than 1.9 million trout being stocked in waters statewide, enhancing the diversity of excellent fishing opportunities available to anglers in New York State.

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Northern pike control efforts underway on Tiger Cat Chain in Wisconsin’s Sawyer County

The DNR Hayward area fisheries team ran a quick two-day fyke netting survey on the Tiger Cat Chain last May to primarily target muskies, but useful data also was gathered on northern pike, black crappies, and yellow perch, according to Evan Siriani, team member and report author.

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Wisconsin’s Jackson County may see first bull elk season this fall

The Wisconsin DNR will present the Natural Resources Board (NRB) with a plan to open the Central Elk Zone in Jackson County to a hunt this fall when board members meet Wednesday, April 10, in Madison.
Elk were introduced to Jackson County in 2015 and 2016, with 23 and 50 Kentucky animals released in those years, respectively. The 2023 post-calving estimate is 160 elk. The population has experienced a three-year average increase of 15% annually.

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Ohio’s Indian Lake State Park to reopen on March 29 after tornado tore through community

Gov. Mike DeWine announced that Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29, following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan County on March 14.
Thanks to the unwavering dedication of Ohio DNR staff, local community members, and volunteer groups from across Ohio, this beloved recreation destination is ready to welcome back visitors well ahead of start of the summer season.

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