Fishing
Washington's Snake River spring chinook fishery opens April 20, 2012
Sections of the Snake River open for spring chinook fishing.
Bigger trout await anglers on Washington's biggest opening day
Anglers preparing for opening day of the 2012 lowland lakes season on April 28 can expect to reel in trout that are one-third bigger this year.
New Hampshire's designated trout and fly-fishing-only ponds open Saturday, April 28, 2012
Fishing in New Hampshire’s designated trout ponds and fly-fishing-only ponds opens this year on April 28, 2012 (the fourth Saturday in April), offering anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the Granite
First Buffalo Calf of the Season Spotted at South Dakota's Custer State Park
The first buffalo calf of the spring, a heifer,in Custer State Park was spotted on April 7, 2012. It was found by park staff in the south end of the park near the south fork
Bass Restriction Removed for Nevada's Local Urban Ponds
A recent change in Nevada’s fishing regulations has relaxed the limit on black bass in Washoe County urban ponds from two bass to three.
Fewer Black Hills elk licenses for 2012
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission decided to issue fewer Black Hills elk licenses for the 2012 season on Wednesday but stopped short of a moratorium on all antlerless tags.
Texas rule bans hunting of rare exotic antelopes
For years, hundreds of Texas ranchers have made big money on exotic antelopes, with hunters paying up to $10,000 to bag just one dama gazelle, a rare animal with short horns curving outward.
Wisconsin Governor signs wolf hunt bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that would create a wolf hunt in Wisconsin.
Missouri walleye plentiful despite baitfish drop
Anglers taking advantage of this year’s mild spring are snagging plenty of walleye from the Missouri River despite a drop in the number of baitfish caused by last year’s flooding, a state fisheries biologist said.
