Fishing
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
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
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
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,
$2.9 Million in Boat Ramp Grants Approved by TPW Commission
Astin, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $2,922,255 to fund 13 boat ramp repair and renovation projects around the state. A total of 16 boat ramp grant applications requesting a total
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
Additional Late-Season Deer Hunting Offered
Ron Selden Hunters seeking additional deer to harvest in Eastern Montana this winter have several new opportunities, state officials announced Friday. A special management hunt on eight private Blaine County ranches in the Turner and
