Fishing
Hudson River ‘Big City Fishing’ program launches
New York (AP) – New Yorkers often feel like little fish in a big sea. Now they have a chance to catch some not-so-little fish in the Hudson River. Hudson River Park launched its Big
Steelhead recovering through Hood Canal program
Dewatto, Wash. (AP) – Sean Hildebrant aimed the heavy hose toward the sky, then watched as hundreds of 7-inch steelhead fry flew out in a geyser of water, landing smoothly in the Dewatto River. In
Moose is shot after wandering into Portland
Portland, Maine (AP) – A moose that wandered into Portland over the Memorial Day weekend was shot and killed by police after attempts to bring it down with a tranquilizer gun proved unsuccessful. Officials said
Connecticut man injured in New York hunting mishap
Forestburgh, N.Y. (AP) – A Connecticut man is recovering from shotgun wounds sustained in a hunting mishap in southern New York. Authorities say Henry Gasiorowski, of Greenwich, Conn., was hit in the arm and back
Dead fish at Okla. lake result of natural causes
Woodward, Okla. (AP) – State wildlife officials say a large fish kill at a lake in Woodward discovered last week was due to low oxygen levels and the result of natural causes. John Stahl, the
Williston area regains fishing hole
Williston, N.D. (AP) – A recreation area designed for shore fishing to the southeast of Williston along the Little Muddy River has been reopened to the public after about two decades. The 1804 Recreation Area
Survey finds sturgeon healthy in northern Minn.
International Falls, Minn. (AP) – A continuing study has found the lake sturgeon population in the Namakan Reservoir in far northern Minnesota and Ontario is fairly healthy. Voyageurs National Park ecologist Steve Windels says that’s
New Online Boating and Hunting Safety Courses Available June 1
New and updated online courses will be available for both Boating Safety Education and Hunter Education classes beginning June 1, making it easier for outdoor sportsmen to take the required classes. “The online courses will
13-year-old killed in hunting accident
San Rafael, N.M. (AP) – The 13-year-old son of a former Cibola County sheriff was shot to death during an accident authorities say occurred when he and a friend were hunting prairie dogs. Salvador Benavidez,
