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Washington: Spring chinook fishery will reopen May 15 on the lower Columbia River
With thousands of spring chinook salmon now moving up fish ladders at Bonneville Dam, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon have agreed to reopen the popular salmon fishery on the lower Columbia River through June
To Pursue and Protect: a Look at Today’s Trophy Alligator Gar Fishery
Big Fish Stories Can Have Happier Endings ATHENS-When Joseph Williams of Cleveland went fishing in the Trinity River below Lake Livingston dam April 14, 2011, he was prepared to catch a big fish – a

Minnesota DNR continues catfish project, seeks angler help
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the public’s help in gathering data on catfish angling and consumption as part of a project to enhance management of the fish. The project includes
Assessing Impacts and Expanding Hunter Access in Michigan
One of the pressing issues facing hunters in America is access to quality hunting lands. We’re always on the lookout for stories on this topic, because we want you to stay current on ideas and
Louisiana Closes Two Oyster Harvest Areas, Allows Some Oyster Relocation
Precautionary closures protect human health; relocation of oysters helps prevent further damage to commercial industry Louisiana officials announced precautionary closures of two oyster harvesting areas on May 13 that are receiving large amounts of freshwater

Proposal to Lift Michigan Deer Baiting and Feeding Ban goes to vote on June 9
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) yesterday proposed a regulation change to lift the deer baiting and feeding ban in the Lower Peninsula, which has been in effect since 2008. The proposal is not yet
Free Entrance, Free Fishing Mark S.D. State Parks’ Open House Weekend
PIERRE, S.D. – To kick off the summer season, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks encourages families to spend time outside during the parks’ Open House Weekend and Free Fishing Weekend May
SD: Sioux Falls-Area Parks to Collect Food, Clothes on Open House Weekend
PIERRE, S.D. – State parks in eastern South Dakota, in cooperation with the Salvation Army, will kick off the summer season by holding a food and winter clothing drive May 20-22. Big Sioux Recreation Area
SD: GFP Commission Proposes Change to Free Antlerless Deer Licenses
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission is proposing that qualifying farmers and ranchers, who own or operate farm or ranch lands in deer units with antlerless tags available