Helicopters to drop trout into Oregon’s high-mountain lakes
Associated Press
July 17, 2017
The goal is to offer fishing opportunities to those willing to venture into the backcountry.
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South Dakota: More pronghorns, more hunting licenses
Associated Press
July 17, 2017
Wildlife agency will issue resident hunters more than 900 more buck-antelope hunting licenses and 1,400 more doe-antelope licenses in 2017 and 2018 than it did last year, when hunter success reached 70 percent.
Reason for optimism: Nearly two decades after first being tagged, lake sturgeon reappears in Vermont
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
July 17, 2017
Restoration efforts continue on Lake Champlain, which has the only lake sturgeon population in New England.
USFWS: Eight species of concern to benefit from voluntary agreements
USFWS Reports
July 14, 2017
Recently finalized conservation strategy will support continued economic growth through proactive habitat conservation across public and private lands.
American Outdoor Brands Corp. to acquire Bubba Blade
Staff and News Reports
July 14, 2017
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — American Outdoor Brands Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: AOBC), manufacturer of firearms and a provider of products for the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast, recently announced that its accessories business, Battenfeld Technologies,
‘River monster’ tamers: Oklahoma family finds its niche in hand-fishing for catfish
Associated Press
July 14, 2017
Nathan Williams, 30, and his boys Jayce, 14, River, 8, and Phierce, 6, are well-known in the noodling world.
Colorado wildlife officials: Dry weather causing spike in bear-related incidents
Associated Press
July 13, 2017
ASPEN, Colo. — Colorado officials are noticing a spike in bear calls, and believe the dry weather may have something to do with it. Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Ranger Kurtis Tesch told the Aspen
Louisiana man gets prison time for shooting whooping crane
Associated Press
July 13, 2017
Also killed ducks from a moving vehicle in separate incident.
Bote’s Rover tops winners of ICAST New Product Showcase awards
Staff and News Reports
July 13, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Bote paddle board company’s Rover board was voted by buyers and media as the best product in both the boat accessories category and overall “Best of Show” in the New Products
