Fishing
Iowa Fishing Report – January 29, 2009
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from
Women sentenced in case of smuggled Laos wildlife
Minneapolis — Two metro-area women were sentenced earlier this month for smuggling protected wildlife into the country from Laos and selling it in St. Paul. Investigators originally confiscated more than 1,300 wildlife parts and pieces
Warning is sounded on gas-drilling impacts
University Park – With the unprecedented wave of deep-well, natural-gas drilling occurring across much of Pennsylvania, care must be taken to minimize impacts on wildlife and forests so critical to the state’s economy and heritage,
Stocked trout report delayed by PF&BC
Harrisburg – There’s probably no single image so closely associated with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission – among serious and casual anglers alike – than its trout-stocking program. But is that program cost-effective? We’re
Ice fishermen report bigger fish in Lake Champlain
Benson, Vt. (AP) — Treating Lake Champlain for sea lamprey appears to be paying off for fishermen. Anglers are reporting larger, healthier fish and fewer injuries from sea lamprey from last summer through early January.
Comment Sought on New Invasives Species Plan
Social Circle, Ga. – A draft plan that targets more than 180 invasive species threatening Georgia’s rich variety of native wildlife is available for public comment. The Georgia Invasive Species Strategy describes the complex scope
South Dakota Senate committee approves goose hunting bill
Pierre, S.D. (AP) — A bill aimed at allowing more nonresident hunters to shoot geese in northeastern South Dakota narrowly passed the state Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday. The panel endorsed the measure
Maine Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery – Emergency Regulations Effective February 4, 2009
Closed Areas – Chapter 11.10(H)(1) It shall be unlawful to fish for or take scallops by any method within any of the following areas. Transiting exception: Any vessel possessing scallops onboard, may transit these closed
Minnesota bill would allow anglers to use two fishing lines
St. Paul, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota anglers could have one line rigged with bait and a bobber while casting with a spinner on a second line under a bill in the House. “It makes the
