Fishing
Conservation groups praise support of Clean Water Act
Contributing Writer Washington – Conservation groups last month were quick to praise the Obama administration’s support for the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act, a federal bill that is said to restore waters protections awarded by
Lessard-Sams council looks to 2010
St. Paul – With its first set of funding recommendations now in the rearview mirror, the newly named Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has set its sights on the future. But first, a look back. “There’s
Mississippi free fishing days set
Jackson, Miss. (AP) – The only thing better than spending a relaxing day fishing is getting to fish for free. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is observing National Boating and Fishing Week
Keeping wolf on endangered list prompts US suit
Cheyenne, Wyoming (AP) – The state of Wyoming has filed suit challenging the federal government’s recent decision to leave gray wolves on the endangered species list in the state while delisting them elsewhere. The U.S.
Alligator hunting permits to be accepted in Florida
Tallahassee (AP) – The hunting season is a few months away, but those looking to bag an alligator in Florida can now start applying for permits. Officials began accepting applications for the roughly 6,000 alligator
Numbers of sage grouse in Oregon dropping
Bend, Ore. (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management is using some stimulus money to study the effect of wind farms on a dwindling sage grouse population in Central Oregon. BLM spokesman Michael Campbell said
Anglers beware: Salmon rules enforced in CA valley
Fresno, Calif. (AP) – Anglers beware: California officials are enforcing new recreational salmon fishing regulations throughout the Central Valley basin. Starting this week, the Department of Fish and Game says catch-and-release fishing that intentionally targets
GF&P busy stocking public waters
Pierre, S.D. (AP) – State fisheries officials say an abundance of precipitation this past winter and spring has added water to many South Dakota lakes, ponds and rivers, creating more demand for fish stocking. The
N.C. officials hoping carp will fight weeds in lakes
Raleigh, N.C. (AP) – State officials are hoping thousands of carp they will put in lakes will help fight weeds that are invading the shallow portions of the impoundments. The state Division of Water Resources
