Fishing
Iowa Fishing Report – February 19, 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
Ocean Salmon Season Setting Process Begins
Preliminary 2008 salmon data released today indicates a continued and significant reduction in the return size of Sacramento River fall Chinook stock. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) estimates that 66,200 Sacramento River
New License Year For Anglers And Hunters Begins March 1
Montana’s 2009 hunting and fishing licenses—including conservation, fishing, spring black bear and turkey, upland game bird, deer and elk hunting licenses—are available now at all FWP Regional offices and license providers. March 1 begins the
State bait shops report: Ice is decent, but slick
St. Paul – That the ice on lakes across Minnesota is quite slippery should go without saying, but the fact is especially relevant right now. That’s because a warm spell a week ago melted most
Poisoned: 200 turkeys dead in Oconto Co.
Green Bay, Wis. – Why would anyone intentionally poison hundreds of wild turkeys? That was the burning question on the minds of thousands of hunters after the DNR said Feb. 6 that approximately 200 turkey
Environment could get help from stimulus plan
Washington – While the federal government is providing about $787 billion in “stimulus” funding to ease the nation’s economic woes, it’s likely at least some of that would trickle toward the environment. Some conservation groups
Bill would alter state rules for duck decoys
St. Paul – Duck hunters could put their decoys in public waters or on public lands at any time of day or night as long as they stay in “constant attendance of the decoys,” under
Bear tags are up 57 percent for ’09
Madison – The Natural Resources Board unanimously approved a 57-percent increase in black bear kill tags for 2009, based on research that shows the state bear population is larger than the former DNR estimate. Board
