Fishing
Bill would allow bear stands on WMAs
St. Paul – A number of bills aimed at Minnesota’s outdoors were introduced this week, among them a bill that would allow portable stands to remain overnight in state wildlife management areas, but only for
U of M study: Corn ethanol no better than gas
Minneapolis (AP) — A new University of Minnesota study has found that corn ethanol is no better than gasoline when it comes to fuel – and may be worse for air quality. The study estimated
Massive Great Backyard Bird Count Just Weeks Away
Forsyth, Ga. – The continent-wide Great Backyard Bird Count returns for its 12th season Feb. 13-16. The National Audubon Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division invite Georgians to join this
West Virginia’s Mid-winter Waterfowl Survey Completed
West Virginia wildlife biologists counted 2,033 ducks and 3,275 geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January, according to Steve Wilson, Waterfowl Biologist for the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division
Game farm, shooting preserve safety is top priority
Madison – Hunting at Wisconsin’s licensed game farms and shooting preserves is getting more popular, increasing the potential for shooting incidents that has the state’s hunter education administrator reminding all about safe firearm practices. “When
Iowa DNR drops plan to raise license fees
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scrapped a plan to raise the price of hunting and fishing licenses because of the recession. The DNR suffered about $10 million in
25-pound Longnose Gar Snags New State Record
Raleigh, N.C – A 16-foot Shakespeare Wonderpole, a tube jig and an I-phone helped Kelly Williams land the latest North Carolina Freshwater Fishing State Record. The Virginia Beach angler reeled in a 25-pound longnose gar,
Flounder, Paddle Craft Guides and Consistency with Fed Regs Top Coastal Fisheries Issues at TPW Commission Hearing
Austin, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Wednesday approved several proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations recommended by TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division staff. The changes include new regulations dealing with flounder, federal consistency issues
Public Encouraged to Report Sightings of Wild Turkey Flocks
Concord, N.H. — If you see a flock of wild turkeys in New Hampshire this winter, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department would like to hear about it. Report sightings of turkey flocks seen
