Fishing
Two New Hampshire men plead guilty in illegal killing of moose
Concord, N.H. (AP) — Two Moultonborough, N.H., men have pleaded guilty to a variety of charges in the illegal killing of a moose last fall. The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game says 21-year-old
Mississippi black bear poacher guilty – began serving jail time in January 2009
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Reports Atlanta, Ga. — While Darryl Eubanks of Lucedale, Miss., was deer hunting in 2007, he killed a Mississippi black bear, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species
Ice fishermen report bigger fish in Lake Champlain
Benson, Vt. (AP) — Treating Lake Champlain for sea lamprey appears to be paying off for fishermen. Anglers are reporting larger, healthier fish and fewer injuries from sea lamprey from last summer through early January.
Comment Sought on New Invasives Species Plan
Social Circle, Ga. – A draft plan that targets more than 180 invasive species threatening Georgia’s rich variety of native wildlife is available for public comment. The Georgia Invasive Species Strategy describes the complex scope
South Dakota Senate committee approves goose hunting bill
Pierre, S.D. (AP) — A bill aimed at allowing more nonresident hunters to shoot geese in northeastern South Dakota narrowly passed the state Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Tuesday. The panel endorsed the measure
Maine Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery – Emergency Regulations Effective February 4, 2009
Closed Areas – Chapter 11.10(H)(1) It shall be unlawful to fish for or take scallops by any method within any of the following areas. Transiting exception: Any vessel possessing scallops onboard, may transit these closed
Reminder: Fleeing an officer is a felony
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers, deputy sheriffs, police and other law enforcement officers remind citizens that fleeing an officer on foot or in any vehicle, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles,
Teacher shares his love for fishing with students
Madison – Bob Wiedholz has been passing on his angling passion to students at Madison’s Hamilton Middle School for nearly 10 years as a Certified Angler Education Instructor and director of the school’s fishing club.
TWRA Requests Public Input for 2009-10 Hunting Regulations
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is soliciting comments for its 2009-10 hunting seasons’ regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about hunting regulations with TWRA staff.
