Fishing
Key message to duck hunters: Get ’em now
The numbers are downright gaudy: The 2013 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey shows the duck breeding population at the second-highest level ever recorded.
Three new state fish records set
Two anglers and a bowfisherman set three new state fish records with one whopper Lake Michigan whitefish and a pair of bigmouth buffalo that went better than 70 pounds.
Continental duck numbers decline, levels still high
If you like ducks, and you like water, then there’s little objectionable in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual report on breeding ducks and habitat conditions
Groups speak out, bills aimed at Great Lakes trout, salmon stamp fund altered
Substitute legislation restricting the use of Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp funds for lamprey control has been introduced in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly following complaints from big-lake anglers and officials of several sport-fishing
Fishing regs changes eyed
Early opener, increased muskie size minimum among proposals
Fishing license sales steady
New York fishing license sales have weathered the storm this year, so to speak.
House farm bill version concerns some groups
Whether Congress is closer to passing a new farm bill than it was earlier this month is debatable, but for the first time in several years, the House has passed a version of the legislation,
Links from New York Outdoor News – Issue 15, 2013
Page 1 Fishing regs changes eyed Considerations for Freshwater Sportfish Regulation Changes for 2014-16 Page 6 Waddington ready for Elite anglers, economic boost Bassmaster Elites Bass Fishing Tournament Series Page 14 Hellping the Heroes Go
