Fishing

Bismarck, N.D. (AP) – High water is leading to some fine fishing in the Dakotas this spring. Lake Oahe in North Dakota and South Dakota is at its highest level in years, and anglers say

Rapid City, S.D. (AP) – Antelope numbers are down in South Dakota, and state wildlife officials say the harsh winter is to blame. The annual census by the Game, Fish and Parks Department shows that

New York (AP) – The Idaho town of Lewiston ranked No. 1 on a list of top places to live for hunting and fishing. Pierre, S.D., was No. 8 on the list. Outdoor Life magazine

Fort Kent, Maine (AP) – More than 500 people filled the University of Maine at Fort Kent Sports Center for Maine’s 29th annual moose-hunt lottery. In all, 3,015 names were chosen Thursday night to take

Portland, Maine (AP) – Portland has become the first fishing port in Maine to join in a regional program that enables fishermen to dispose of unwanted gear which is then recycled or converted into energy.

Concord, N.H. (AP) – A lottery in New Hampshire on Friday selected 515 hunters to try to bag a moose during the fall hunting season. The winners and alternates are posted on the Web site

Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida wildlife officials have removed the peregrine falcon from the state’s list of endangered species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved removal Wednesday. Officials say bird populations were severely

Boise, Idaho (AP) – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the salmon fishing season has closed on the Clearwater River upstream of the Orofino Bridge. Next Wednesday, the season will also close on

Naples, Fla. (AP) – A rare Florida panther has been caught on camera in the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Park volunteer Dick Brewer captured a panther strolling down the sanctuary’s 2-mile boardwalk with his videocamera