Fishing
Nonresidents could trap in Minnesota under new bills
Wolves and invasive species have been the dominant themes thus far at the Legislature, but other topics are on the table
Required aquatic invasives courses coming for Minnesota boaters??
Anyone who pulls a boat or other piece of water-related equipment on a trailer would have to complete and pass a course on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, under a proposal the DNR
OR: Spring bear hunt applications due Feb. 10
SALEM, Ore.-Applications for controlled spring bear hunting are due by Feb. 10, 2012. Hunters may apply online, at a license sales agent or ODFW office that sells licenses, or by mail or fax order using
WA: 2012 sport sturgeon retention in the lower Columbia River
(1) Below Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet) downstream to mouth: Through Apr 30 per permanent rule, white sturgeon retention allowed 7 days per week, 38-inch fork length minimum size and 54-inch fork length maximum size.
MT: Missoula Trapper Education Class Set for Feb. 18
A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Missoula Office (3201 Spurgin Road). The class is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. Pre-registration
MT: March 15 is new deadline for 2012 bull elk, buck deer permits
BILLINGS – Montana hunters have a new, earlier deadline in 2012 to apply for bull elk and buck mule deer permits in some hunting districts. In districts where a special permit is required to harvest
MT: Billings-area hunter education classes scheduled
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a special weekend hunter education class for Feb. 24-25 in Billings. The class is set for FWP’s regional headquarters at 2300 Lake Elmo Dr. in Billings
MO: Porous-soled waders banned in Missouri trout waters
JEFFERSON CITY Mo – With catch-and-keep trout season opening March 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds trout anglers to help prevent the spread of a new threat to Missouri’s cold-water streams and rivers.
KS: Turkey Federation Chapter youth hunt April 7
Guide hunts, gun giveaway to highlight event; application deadline March 30 HIAWATHA – The Thundering Toms Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) – representing Northeast Kansas and Southeast Nebraska with headquarters in Hiawatha,
