In Montana, breaking the 18-pound walleye barrier
Site Staff
May 19, 2021
The new state-record fish weighed in at 18.02 pounds on a certified scale, measured 32.25 inches in length, and 22 inches in girth.
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North Dakota has a year-round game-fish season – why?
Doug Leier
May 13, 2021
Some anglers wonder whether the state should have a closed season, or, alternately, whether it should have some type of fish-length restriction that would reduce harvest of larger fish.
Rapala USA President Tom Mackin to retire at end of year
Site Staff
May 13, 2021
Minnetonka, Minn. — Tom Mackin, president of Rapala USA and executive vice president of distribution and brands in North America for Rapala VMC Corporation, will retire from the company Dec. 31. He will be succeeded
Midwest black bear population likely to expand into parts of Iowa – and soon
Iowa DNR
May 11, 2021
Black bears are native to Iowa. However, Iowa has been without a resident bear population for more than 100 years. But as black bear populations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missouri stable to increasing, it is
Alabama to allow night hunting of feral hogs, coyotes
Associated Press
May 6, 2021
It’s a move that wildlife officials hope will help control their populations.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45K applicants
Associated Press
May 6, 2021
They’re vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
A first: Grizzly in Montana’s Big Snowy Mountains
Associated Press
May 6, 2021
BILLINGS, Mont. — Wildlife officials in Montana have confirmed the presence of a grizzly bear in the Big Snowy Mountains, a first for the region. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said the adult bear
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
Associated Press
April 28, 2021
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help cut the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.
Grizzly kills backcountry guide near Yellowstone
Associated Press
April 20, 2021
The large male bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
