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OR: ODFW to hold lottery for one brine shrimp permit
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will award one commercial brine shrimp permit on April 22, 2011. Brine shrimp are harvested from only one place in Oregon — Lake Abert in the southeast part
NE: Ogallala Platte River Recovery Project Awarded $2 Million
The Ogallala Platte River Recovery project has been awarded $2 million for fiscal year 2010 through the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This project will assist in planning efforts
FWP to Hold Meeting to Discuss Mountain Lion Management and Quotas in Southwest Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public meeting to discuss mountain lion management and tentative quotas for the 2011 hunting season in Region 3. The meeting is set for Wednesday, March 2 at
MT: Smith River Permits are in the Mail, but Super Permit Chances Still Available
The lottery drawing for Smith River permits was conducted on February 22 and successful applicants will be receiving their permit and information packet in the mail. Unsuccessful applicants will no longer be notified. To check
MT: Female Mountain Lion Hunting To Close In Hunting District 102
The hunting of all female mountain lions in northwestern Montana hunting district 102, which includes portions of Lincoln and Flathead counties, closed at one-half hour after sunset on Monday, February 21, 2011. The order halting
LA: LDWF’s Management Efforts Result in Record Catches at 2011 Bassmaster Classic
Classic scheduled to return to the Sportsman’s Paradise in 2012 Across the state, anglers are landing trophy-size bass as a result of management efforts by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Bassmaster Classic competitors
NY: Hunter safety record worst in eight years
Albany – New York hunters last season tallied their worst safety record since 2002, with 40 hunting-related shooting incidents, including four fatalities. The 40 shooting incidents was more than 50 percent higher than in 2009,
NY: Crossbow users may need smokepole tag
For use during muzzleloader hunt Albany – When New York lawmakers last year approved legislation that will allow limited use of crossbows this fall, the bill didn’t carry with it provisions for a separate crossbow
NY: License sales hold after lifetime rush
Albany – At first glance, a look at sporting license sales revenues might create a panic among DEC’s fish and wildlife leadership. But most of that $19.6 million decline in sporting license sales revenue through
