Fishing
Culling of cormorants kicks off, again, on Leech Lake
Walker, Minn. – The walleye fishing on Leech Lake may have improved dramatically in recent years, but the operation to cull double-crested cormorants from the lake continues. Shooters from USDA Wildlife Services began removing birds
2009-10 Hunting Seasons to Be Voted Upon at May TWRC Meeting
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission will vote to approve the 2009-10 state hunting seasons during its meeting May 20-21. The May meeting will be held at the Region II Ray Bell Building located
Texas senate passes bill to aid hunters
Austin, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has voted to allow some hunters who have vision problems use a laser-sighting device, sending the measure to Gov. Rick Perry. The bill is authored by Rep. Ed
Shed-antler auction raises over $15,000 for winter elk feeding
Olympia – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has raised $15,032 for winter elk feeding at its first auction of shed elk antlers at the Oak Creek Wildlife Area in Yakima County. About
Winterkill confirmed in 37 ND lakes
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) – State wildlife officials have confirmed winter fishkills in 37 North Dakota lakes. Winterkill happens when conditions such as heavy snowfall make it difficult for fish to get enough oxygen to survive.
Game commission acquires property along Rio Grande
Santa Fe – The New Mexico Game Commission has purchased 188 acres of property along the Rio Grande south of Belen in an ongoing effort to protect and improve the state’s riparian zones. The property
FWC launches new online Boating/Angling Guide to Tampa Bay
Boating and Angling Guide to Tampa Bay: Go to http://research.MyFWC.com/boating_guides A new online Boating and Angling Guide to Tampa Bay, designed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute,
ODNR, Division of Wildlife invites anglers to take a new online angler survey
Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites anglers to visit www.ohiodnr.com/creel to take a new online angler survey. The online survey consists of 19 questions asking anglers to
Maryland and Virginia Reciprocal License Agreement
Annapolis, MD – New for 2009, Maryland and Virginia have entered into a reciprocal agreement honoring certain fishing guide licenses in both states’ waters. Maryland will honor the Virginia Class A Fishing Guide License in
