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Officers look into gray wolf killing in Eastern WA
Seattle (AP) – Washington state and federal wildlife officers are investigating the illegal killing of a protected gray wolf in Okanogan County in northcentral Washington. The investigation began when a shipper in Omak called police
Fear of new regs drives gun, ammo shortage
Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP) – Concern that the Obama administration could impose a new ban on some semiautomatic weapons is driving worried gun owners to stockpile ammunition and cartridge reloading components at such a rate that
Free fishing? Bill rewards elder Minnesotans
St. Paul, Minn. (AP) – Getting older – much older – might soon pay off for Minnesota anglers. Legislation under consideration at the state Capitol would provide free fishing licenses to Minnesota residents once they
Signs of wolves increase in Missoula area
Missoula, Mont. (AP) – Wolves seem to be making themselves at home near Missoula. Wolf-killed wildlife were found in nearby Marshall Canyon earlier this month. Hunters have seen wolf tracks and scat in the Rattlesnake
Alligator Gar Bag Limit to go into Effect Sept. 1, 2009
Austin, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved a number of proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations, including the state’s first measure aimed at protecting alligator gar. The prehistoric-looking predators can live
Texas commission adopts sweeping changes to deer regulations
Austin, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a series of wildlife and hunting related regulations that expand special buck antler restrictions and liberalize antlerless harvest opportunities in dozens of counties. The new
TPWD Proposals Would Increase Dove Bag, Extend Season
Austin, Texas – Changes proposed for the 2009-10 Texas dove season include a 70 day season and 15 bird daily bag statewide, pending adoption of federal guidelines. Additionally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced
Changes in Flounder Regs to go into Effect Sept. 1, 2009
Austin, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners today approved a reduction in the recreational and commercial bag limits for southern flounder and set a reduced bag limit for the month of November with take
Deadline is April 8th to apply for big-game licenses, permits
Wednesday, April 8, is the deadline for hunters to apply for 2009-2010 deer, elk, antelope, ibex, javelina, Barbary sheep and bighorn sheep hunting opportunities allotted by draw in New Mexico. Online applications must be received
