Fishing
Changes in Flounder Regs to go into Effect Sept. 1, 2009
Austin, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners today approved a reduction in the recreational and commercial bag limits for southern flounder and set a reduced bag limit for the month of November with take
TPWD Proposals Would Increase Dove Bag, Extend Season
Austin, Texas – Changes proposed for the 2009-10 Texas dove season include a 70 day season and 15 bird daily bag statewide, pending adoption of federal guidelines. Additionally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced
Online licensing, checking system delayed until 2011
DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – The DNR Division of Wildlife will give itself a bit more time to institute an online licensing and game checking system. First scheduled to go live in March of 2010,
South Dakota officials say public hunting area successful
Pierre, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota wildlife officials say a public goose-hunting area near Pierre had one of its most successful seasons last winter. The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Hunting Access Area has been open for
Moose on the decline in Jackson Hole area
Jackson, Wyo. (AP) – The number of moose in northern Jackson Hole has declined by more than 50 percent since the late 1980s. Researchers think wildfires, warm temperatures, competition for food from other wildlife and
Bison Hunt Application Changes
This year bison hunters must apply by May 1 for this fall and winters bison hunt. The moose, sheep and goat application now include bison . In another change, while bison hunters will continue to
No rebound yet for marten, fisher
Grand Rapids, Minn. – The harvest of fishers and pine martens this season – the second year of an abbreviated trapping season – was comparable to last year. But those harvests, low by recent standards,
Dredging decision could cost PF&BC
Kittanning, Pa. – Whatever else is on the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s April meeting agenda, the most controversial issue will be what to do about rare mussels in the Allegheny River. The board will
Ruling affirms officers’ enforcement tool
Columbus – In a unanimous 7-0 decision issued March 5, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that state wildlife officials have authority to enter private land when acting in “the normal, peaceful and lawful enforcement of
