Fishing
Signs of wolves increase in Missoula area
Missoula, Mont. (AP) – Wolves seem to be making themselves at home near Missoula. Wolf-killed wildlife were found in nearby Marshall Canyon earlier this month. Hunters have seen wolf tracks and scat in the Rattlesnake
Man pleads not guilty to selling eagle feathers in Oregon
Portland, Ore. (AP) – A man accused of illegally selling fans made of eagle feathers has pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court. Reginald Dale Akeen, 33, also known as J.J. Lonelodge, was arrested in
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
Deadline is April 8th to apply for big-game licenses, permits
Wednesday, April 8, is the deadline for hunters to apply for 2009-2010 deer, elk, antelope, ibex, javelina, Barbary sheep and bighorn sheep hunting opportunities allotted by draw in New Mexico. Online applications must be received
Big bass season starts with two 14-pounders
Two anglers recently made the state’s top 20 largemouth bass list when they reeled in bass tipping the scales at over 14 pounds. Tim O’Connor of Oklahoma City landed his 14-lb., 1-oz. bass Feb. 28
Alligator Gar Bag Limit to go into Effect Sept. 1, 2009
Austin, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved a number of proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations, including the state’s first measure aimed at protecting alligator gar. The prehistoric-looking predators can live
Texas commission adopts sweeping changes to deer regulations
Austin, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a series of wildlife and hunting related regulations that expand special buck antler restrictions and liberalize antlerless harvest opportunities in dozens of counties. The new
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
Emerald ash borer turns up in Mifflin County, threatens trees
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. – Five percent of Pennsylvania’s forests are comprised of ash trees, but if a diminutive beetle from Asia has its way, that percentage could be reduced to zero. Since it was discovered in
