Fishing
Iowa DNR drops plan to raise license fees
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scrapped a plan to raise the price of hunting and fishing licenses because of the recession. The DNR suffered about $10 million in
25-pound Longnose Gar Snags New State Record
Raleigh, N.C – A 16-foot Shakespeare Wonderpole, a tube jig and an I-phone helped Kelly Williams land the latest North Carolina Freshwater Fishing State Record. The Virginia Beach angler reeled in a 25-pound longnose gar,
Flounder, Paddle Craft Guides and Consistency with Fed Regs Top Coastal Fisheries Issues at TPW Commission Hearing
Austin, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Wednesday approved several proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations recommended by TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division staff. The changes include new regulations dealing with flounder, federal consistency issues
$2.9 Million in Boat Ramp Grants Approved by TPW Commission
Astin, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $2,922,255 to fund 13 boat ramp repair and renovation projects around the state. A total of 16 boat ramp grant applications requesting a total
Public Encouraged to Report Sightings of Wild Turkey Flocks
Concord, N.H. — If you see a flock of wild turkeys in New Hampshire this winter, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department would like to hear about it. Report sightings of turkey flocks seen
State parks, other DNR lands receive forest certification recognition
Madison – One million acres of state-owned land have received recognition as being sustainably managed by both the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), bringing the number of certified state lands
Additional Late-Season Deer Hunting Offered
Ron Selden Hunters seeking additional deer to harvest in Eastern Montana this winter have several new opportunities, state officials announced Friday. A special management hunt on eight private Blaine County ranches in the Turner and
Proposal to Raise Fees Postponed Due to Economy
Des Moines – A proposal to raise hunting, fishing and trapping fees has been postponed due to the current economic conditions. “The proposal to raise fees was very difficult for us and the decision now
Nebraska game officials find 22 CWD cases in deer
Norfolk, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says there has been no expansion of chronic wasting disease in the state even though 22 deer tested positive in the November firearm season. The
