Fishing
Carp stop stalled by bad pipes
Chicago – Days before an electric barrier designed to deter nuisance carp in Illinois waterways was set be activated, officials suddenly pulled the plug. Defective cooling pipes are taking the blame. The U.S. Army Corps
IDNR Urges Snowmobile Operators to Ride Responsibly
Springfield – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and its law enforcement arm, the Illinois Conservation Police, are reminding the public to act responsibly while riding this winter in order to prevent avoidable accidents
Blue crab closed seasons approved to aid cleanups
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule on Thursday, Feb. 5, that will establish six regional closed seasons to the harvest of blue crabs with traps. These closures will extend for
Wyoming outfitter who killed eagle won’t guide on Bridger-Teton
Jackson, Wyo. (AP) — Bridger-Teton National Forest officials say an outfitter who admitted killing a bald eagle and possessing raptor parts has agreed to no longer guide hunters in the forest. State game officials say
FWC changes Gulf red snapper sport season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule Thursday that changes the recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico state waters. This action means that Florida’s Gulf red snapper
Foresters finally break through ‘anti’ challenges
Rhinelander, Wis. – A federal judge has dismissed a court case that challenged the Forest Service’s process of determining how logging would impact endangered wildlife, a ruling that is expected to end other lawsuits that
Boerne Game Warden SEAFWA Officer of the Year
Austin, Texas — Texas Game Warden Vance Wallace was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies “Officer of the Year” today. Wallace, a Garland native, is currently stationed in Boerne. Previous duty
Students Prepare to Aim High at 3rd Annual Archery Tournament
Perry, Ga. – Close to 400 students throughout the state will compete on Friday, Feb. 13 in the 3rd annual National Archery in the Schools Georgia State Tournament. The best-of-the-best from elementary, middle and high
Natural Resources Board Officers Re-elected
Madison – The seven-member State Natural Resources Board reelected its officers at its January 28 meeting in Madison. Dr. Christine L. Thomas was reelected chair. Thomas is the Dean and a professor of resource management
