Fishing
Bill is back to hike price of federal duck stamp
Washington – Inflation continues, and land prices rise. But the cost of a federal duck stamp remains the same. That could change in the near future, if a bill newly introduced by two U.S. representatives
Study finds no overharvesting of morels in Maryland parks
Hagerstown, Md. (AP) – A study commissioned by the National Park Service concludes that mushroom hunting probably isn’t to blame for a reported decline in morels in two western Maryland parks. The draft document suggests
New passport requirement kicks in June 1
Washington – Following a series of delays prompted by backlogs of passport applicants, a new rule that will affect travelers to Canada lakes this summer is set to take effect. Another phase of the Western
Fish Imports – NC man accused of illegally importing fish
Atlanta (AP) – A federal grand jury in Atlanta accuses a Charlotte, N.C., man of illegally importing endangered fish and coral into the United States. Federal prosecutors say 33-year-old Qi Gui Nie, owner of a
‘Light’ goose population remains high
Minneapolis – Another spring light goose season – the result of an ongoing federal “conservation order” – wrapped up this week, but indications are that despite the efforts of hunters, the population of snows, blues,
Endangered Colorado River fish population surges
Phoenix (AP) – At one time, the Colorado River humpback chub was losing the battle. Its numbers were falling so significantly that the federal government declared it endangered. But changes in the way the river
National Elk Refuge plans irrigation project in Wyoming
Jackson, Wyo. (AP) – The National Elk Refuge in Jackson plans to spend $3.2 million in federal stimulus funds on an irrigation project to benefit elk. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced that $280 million
Managers to limit Yukon River king salmon takez
Fairbanks, Alaska (AP) – Opportunities will be limited for commercial and subsistence fishermen seeking king salmon this summer on the Yukon River. State and federal fisheries managers announced Friday there likely will be no commercial
Agriculture commissioner wants CRP open for N.D. ranchers
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s agriculture commissioner says federal conservation grassland in North Dakota should be open to grazing to help ranchers in flood-stricken areas find pasture for their cattle. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring
