Fishing
DNR Proposes Blue Crab Harvest Regulations for 2009 Season
Annapolis, Md. — Today, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources proposed recreational and commercial blue crab harvest regulations for the 2009 season. Designed to help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population and fishery, the
Hunters Asked to Respond to Surveys
Pierre, S.D. – While hunting seasons may be concluding, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is beginning the difficult process of determining the past year’s big game harvest as part of planning for
GFP To Host Open House at Roy Lake to Discuss Property Trade
Roy Lake State Park, S.D.—The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department will be hosting an open house to discuss a possible property trade that would open up access to Piyas Lake in Northeastern South
Volunteers add $9.6 million in value to MN DNR
MN DNR – Nearly 35,000 citizens donated services valued at $9.6 million during 2008 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a variety of projects and programs. That’s the equivalent of an
Celebrations, viewing events highlight successful recovery of bald eagles in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. – Cold December weather causing early ice-up of areas of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers is resulting in earlier high concentrations of bald eagles and should make for excellent eagle viewing during three
Study: More species invasions in Great Lakes
Traverse City, Mich. (AP) – Dozens of foreign species could spread across the Great Lakes in coming years and cause significant damage to the environment and economy, despite policies designed to keep them out, a
Snowmobilers reminded of key trail safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin recreation safety officials urge snowmobilers to slow down, stay sober, and follow other safety tips in the wake of seven fatal snowmobile accidents since the start of 2009. “Snowmobiling offers a
Cold weather increases ice cover, but those venturing out still need to follow ice safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Recent cold weather is attracting increasing numbers of ice anglers, skaters and others to frozen lakes, but a state recreational safety specialist cautions that people need to remember a number of safety
TWRA Involved in Response Activities Concerning Ash Release from Kingston Steam Plant
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been involved in response activities including assessment of the initial impact to wildlife resources, public safety and boating, and initiating sampling to track long-term effect on
