Fishing
Feds seek anglers’ help in policing Ohio River
Parkersburg, W.Va. (AP) — Federal authorities are asking fishermen for help in policing Ohio River islands. John E. Starcher with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says fishermen are on the river more than the
Game transporter fined $10,000 in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) — A Ketchikan big game transporter who helped two hunters leave carcasses of black bears to rot on a beach a day before it was legal to do so has been fined
Arizona Game and Fish collars first wild jaguar in United States
Jaguar conservation has just experienced an exciting development with the capture and collaring of the first wild jaguar in Arizona by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The male cat was incidentally captured yesterday in
Deadlines approach for ice fishing shelter removal
Madison – Deadlines are approaching for ice anglers to remove ice fishing shelters from inland and boundary waters. The regulations for removing ice shanties changed last year, and state conservation wardens report the change has
Deer racks measured March 14 at Rathbun Hatchery
Moravia – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a trophy deer antler measuring seminar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on March 14, at the Rathbun Fish Hatchery, near Moravia. Official scorers for
Snow goose season opens March 1 in Minnesota
Minnesotans can harvest light geese (including white and blue phase lesser snow geese and Ross’ geese) from March 1 to April 30, under the terms of a federal conservation order. The order, which affects 24
Inland game fish season closes March 1
Madison – Anglers should be aware that the game fish season on most inland Wisconsin waters closes at the end of the day on Sunday, March 1. The panfish seasons remain open year-round as does
DFG to Host Public Meeting on Salmon
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is hosting the annual meeting on California salmon populations and the outlook for 2009 ocean and river fisheries. The meeting is scheduled March 3rd from 9 a.m. to
Jefferson man faces multiple game and burglary violations
Jefferson – A Jefferson man is facing several charges relating to game violations and burglary. Derek Eugene Ott, 27, of Jefferson, was charged by DNR conservation officers on December 4, 2008 for no hunting license,
