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Iowa: water safe for swimming at Big Creek Lake
The Iowa DNR lifted a water contact advisory at Big Creek State Park at 12:30 p.m. today after test results came back clean. “Overall, the water in the lake is safe for swimming, boating, fishing
DNR Launches Maryland Youth Fishing Club
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened its virtual doors to a free online fishing clubhouse for anglers between the ages of 5 and 15. “This fishing club is a fun and helpful
“Louisiana Plan” Announced for Restoring Damaged Coastal Areas, Fisheries & Oyster Seed Grounds From Oil Spill
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal unveiled the “Louisiana Plan” to start restoring the state’s coastal areas, fisheries and oyster seed grounds from the impact of the BP oil spill. The state will be submitting a list
Iowa: Wastewater discharges into West Okoboji Lake
A break in a force main sent untreated wastewater into West Okoboji Lake over the weekend. The break, on the southeast corner of the lake, was discovered at 11:30 a.m. Monday. However, a DNR environmental
North Dakota Pronghorn Population Remains Low, NDGF Recommends No Season
North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists recently completed the 2011 pronghorn population survey, which revealed the statewide population is 30 percent lower than last year. Therefore, the Game and Fish Department is recommending the
Wisconsin teen electrocuted while gathering earthworms
CASSVILLE, Wis. (AP) – A 13-year-old has been accidentally electrocuted while trying to gather earthworms in his yard for a fishing trip with his father in the Village of Cassville in southwest Wisconsin. The Grant
Mead, Salazar close on wolf deal for Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar say the state and the federal government are close to an agreement on how to end federal protections for wolves in
2012 Louisiana Turkey Hunting Season Dates, Regulations Proposed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) proposed the season dates and regulations revisions for the 2012 turkey hunting season at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission’s July 7 meeting. LDWF recommended dividing the
Louisiana Approves Duck Hunting Zones, Seeks Public Comment on Dates For 2011-2012 Seasons
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) moved to maintain the two zones with split season arrangement for the 2011-2012 duck season at their July 7 meeting. Although expanded zones and splits options are being
