National Fishing

Salem, Ore. – Hunters are reminded that the deadline to apply for a controlled spring bear hunt is Feb. 10, 2009. Apply by faxing or mailing in the controlled hunt application form on page 15

Texas Parks & Wildlife Reports West Zone Goose: Decoying action for Canada geese continues to be steady, something that has perplexed outfitters. Limits of Canada geese with a few snows have produced many 40-bird shoots

Austin, Texas — Texas Game Warden Vance Wallace was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies “Officer of the Year” today. Wallace, a Garland native, is currently stationed in Boerne. Previous duty

Madison – The seven-member State Natural Resources Board reelected its officers at its January 28 meeting in Madison. Dr. Christine L. Thomas was reelected chair. Thomas is the Dean and a professor of resource management

Perry, Ga. – Close to 400 students throughout the state will compete on Friday, Feb. 13 in the 3rd annual National Archery in the Schools Georgia State Tournament. The best-of-the-best from elementary, middle and high

Forsyth, Ga. – The continent-wide Great Backyard Bird Count returns for its 12th season Feb. 13-16. The National Audubon Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division invite Georgians to join this

Minneapolis (AP) — A new University of Minnesota study has found that corn ethanol is no better than gasoline when it comes to fuel – and may be worse for air quality. The study estimated

West Virginia wildlife biologists counted 2,033 ducks and 3,275 geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January, according to Steve Wilson, Waterfowl Biologist for the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division

Madison – Hunting at Wisconsin’s licensed game farms and shooting preserves is getting more popular, increasing the potential for shooting incidents that has the state’s hunter education administrator reminding all about safe firearm practices. “When