Fishing
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
Tracking of WSI expands to south
Woodruff, Wis. -As deer hunters wait for an explanation for a lower-than-expected 2008 statewide deer kill, northern Wisconsin DNR wildlife managers are keeping a close eye on current winter severity levels while also taking a
Bill would allow bear stands on WMAs
St. Paul – A number of bills aimed at Minnesota’s outdoors were introduced this week, among them a bill that would allow portable stands to remain overnight in state wildlife management areas, but only for
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
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
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
