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Some Nebraska Big Game Hunters Can Apply Starting May 16
Some hunters can begin applying for big game permits starting on May 16, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The following people may begin applying at 1 p.m. Central Time on that date:
Young Angler Catches Maryland State Record Muskellunge
A 12-year-old West Virginia boy has caught a 31.75 pound muskellunge, setting a new Maryland State record. On April 14, Kenneth Files of Falling Waters, W. Va., and his father were fishing in the Potomac
Louisiana DWF Officials Remind Public, Commercial Fisheries Remain Open
Officials urge commercial and recreational fishermen to follow all public safety advisories In anticipation of the opening of the Bonnet Carre and Morganza spillways, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) officials reaffirm that commercial

Minnesota DNR on how fishing license dollars are spent
Minnesota DNR’s Fisheries Chief, Dirk Peterson, sent out a release describing how money is spent from the sale of state fishing licenses. According to Peterson, the DNR’s fisheries section has a yearly operating budget of
Lousiana WFC Approves Notice of Intent with Revisions to the Deer Management Assistance Program
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC), during its May 5 monthly meeting, approved a notice of intent (NOI) with amendments that provides for changes in the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) administered by the
2011 Free Fishing Weekend in Louisiana Set for June 11-12
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission officially proclaimed June 11 and 12 as “Free Fishing Weekend” at the May 5 commission meeting. The promotional fishing dates are provided for novices and non-anglers as an opportunity

Elk return to Missouri after 150-year absence
The hills around Peck Ranch Conservation Area once again will echo with the bugles of bull elk Sometimes words simply fail. Missouri Conservation Commission Chairman Becky Plattner was struck speechless this morning as she stood
ID: Applications sought for Fish and Game Commission position
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is accepting applications to replace outgoing Fish and Game Upper Snake Commissioner Cameron Wheeler whose term expires in June 30. To be appointed, the successful candidate must be a resident of
ID: New community fishing pond opens in Meridian
Heroes Park Pond in Meridian is the Treasure Valley’s newest community fishing pond. To jumpstart the pond’s fishing opportunities, Idaho Fish and Game will stock the pond with rainbow trout during the week of May