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So far four Chinook salmon have been counted at the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, but all were headed downstream. Still, the early forecast is a for a good Chinook fishing season in Idaho

Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: “How does Fish and Game manage species that conflict with each other, like cutthroat trout and white pelicans or wolves and elk?” Answer: You’ve hit upon two contentious issues.

Franklin, N.H. — An ice-fishing class for kids and accompanying adults will be offered on the first day of the Webster Lake Fishing Derby, which takes place on Webster Lake in Franklin, N.H., on the

The application period ends Sunday, February 15. Hunters have about a week left to apply for this spring’s controlled turkey and bear hunts. Spring turkey and spring black bear seasons start April 15 – some

Cuba, N.M. (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management and The Trust for Public Land have announced a 2,240-acre area that is a crucial winter range for big game will be protected. The Elk Springs

Montana’s 2009 big game auction licenses drew a total of $263,500 from three auctions held last week at the 32 nd Annual Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo held in

Harrisburg, S.D. – Lake Alvin Recreation Area near Harrisburg is hosting this year’s First Catch kids ice fishing event scheduled for Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. The

Washington (AP) — When it comes to global warming, the canary in the coal mine isn’t a canary at all. It’s a purple finch. As the temperature across the U.S. has gotten warmer, the purple

Norfolk, VA (February 10, 2009) — The bald eagles at the Norfolk Botanical Garden have laid their first egg of the 2009 season. The egg was laid on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 4:10 p.m.