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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
Osprey nest in southern Minnesota one highlight of nongame programsuccess
After 150 years or more, ospreys may successfully nest south of the Twin Cities. Last spring, an osprey pair attempted to nest in Le Sueur County on a power pole adjacent to fish rearing ponds
Kentucky Black Bear Hunt Approved for the 2009 Season
Frankfort, Ky. – In half a century, Kentucky’s white-tailed deer herd grew from 1,000 animals to a million today. Wild turkeys increased from about 800 birds to a quarter-million, and we are now home to
Educators: Deadline to Reserve Classroom Wildlife Programs Is February 27
Concord, N.H. – Educators who want to introduce their students in grades 3-6 to New Hampshire’s wildlife resources — or reinforce wildlife-related lessons they have learned — have until February 27 to request spring 2009
Most hunters receive spring turkey tags by mail, also available online
With spring gobbler season just around the corner, hunters will be happy to know that turkey tags are now being mailed to most hunters. Thanks to changes in the licensing system administered by the S.C.
Fishing reports detail financial impact on Alaska
Kenai, Alaska (AP) — Two new reports shed light on the financial impact the commercial and sportfishing industries bring to the state. A Department of Fish and Game report says sportfishing generated nearly $1.4 billion
Henderson returns to full-time schedule
Little Rock – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Scott Henderson will be returning to a full-time work schedule. Due to an illness, Henderson had been working on a part-time basis since late July 2008.