National Fishing

Helena, Mont. (AP) – A dozen or so bills passed by the 2009 Montana Legislature make it easier for people to go hunting. The sport has been in decline nationally, but appears to be holding

While it’s exciting to see lots of big game animals, having a large number of animals can have a downside, too — if the populations get too big, the animals can damage their habitat. To

Caledonia, Wis. (AP) – Anna Lashley can’t forget her surprise when she looked out her kitchen window three years ago and spotted a big cat. “I looked up and there’s this lion in the backyard,

Durango, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife has scheduled two public meetings to discuss big game management and license allocation for the 2009 hunting seasons in the Four Corners area. DOW staff will be

North Dakota’s nonresident any-deer archery licenses, good for either whitetail or mule deer, have all been issued for the 2009 bow season. A total of 1,290 any-deer bow licenses were available for nonresidents. The North

Pierre, S.D. – With 2009 elk big game season applications opening, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks want to remind hunters to double check their preference points during the on line process. “GFP issues

Salem, Ore. – ODFW will host a series of public meetings around the state to present and accept public comment on proposals for big game hunting seasons, upland game bird hunting seasons and furbearer regulations.

Concord, N.H. – The N.H. Fish and Game Department has received two of 13 State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program awards from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, totaling $1.72 million, or 25% of the grant

Salem, Ore. – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced the 2009 Spring Fishing Forecast, a statewide overview of conditions and fishing opportunities throughout Oregon. The forecast is available on the ODFW Web