Fishing
Spring bear season gets underway: Don’t forget new check-in rules
Salem, Ore. – Spring bear hunting opened April 1 in western Oregon and the western Blue Mountains, but hunters need not be in a hurry to head out. “I was in the Cascades in really
Natural Resources Commission Votes to Expand Crossbow Hunting Opportunities
New crossbow regulations recently approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission are designed to expand hunting opportunities, retain existing hunters and recruit new hunters, and offer a way for some hunters to continue hunting when
DNR predicts strong population of adult gobblers
The first segment of this year’s five part, spring turkey hunting season begins Friday, April 10 with a special three-day, adult mentored youth hunt. The first segment of the regular gun/bow season begins April 13.
FWC continues tracking panthers across Southwest Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated Monday that the program that tracks endangered Florida panthers with GPS-equipped collars is intact, despite cutbacks in state budgets. “We are still tracking the panthers in
Pheasant Release Program Applications Due May 15
Landowners interested in raising and releasing ring-necked pheasants this year through the state Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program have until May 15 to submit an application. Under Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird
Montana’s FWP investigating raptor deaths on Hi-Line
Great Falls, Mont. (AP) – The state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is investigating the shooting deaths of several raptors, including two golden eagles, near Chester. FWP investigator Kqyn Kuka says the investigation began
Mass. announces fishing openings for 2 reservoirs
Boston (AP) – Shake off the winter blahs and grab a fishing rod. Some of the state’s reservoirs are opening to anglers. Starting Saturday, fishermen will be allowed to try their luck at Wachusett Reservoir
Art of bow building
PerkinsS, Okla. (AP) _ Traditional arts that are as old as red dirt are alive and well in a wooded enclave near Perkins. Recently up to 250 selfbow enthusiasts gathered for the fifth annual Oklahoma
National park in Tennessee closes caves to protect bats
Gatlinburg, Tenn. (AP) – Officials of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have closed all caves over concern about a disease affecting bats. The National Park Service said the malady known as White-nose Syndrome has
