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Update to North American waterfowl plan begins
Bemidji, Minn. – A revision won’t take place for another two years, but changes are on the horizon for one of the plans that guides waterfowl management. Discussions have begun about revisions to the North
Wildlife restitution is back in poaching bill
Harrisburg – As state lawmakers continue wrestling with House Bill 97 – the anti-poaching measure – it appears restitution for illegally-killed game will stand, after all. But amendments may be added to soften penalties for
Free fishing in Louisiana this weekend
Baton Rouge, La. (AP) – Louisiana residents and visitors can take advantage of the state’s outdoor recreational opportunities this weekend for free. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a recreational fishing license for anglers
Mississippi free fishing days set
Jackson, Miss. (AP) – The only thing better than spending a relaxing day fishing is getting to fish for free. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is observing National Boating and Fishing Week
Keeping wolf on endangered list prompts US suit
Cheyenne, Wyoming (AP) – The state of Wyoming has filed suit challenging the federal government’s recent decision to leave gray wolves on the endangered species list in the state while delisting them elsewhere. The U.S.
Numbers of sage grouse in Oregon dropping
Bend, Ore. (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management is using some stimulus money to study the effect of wind farms on a dwindling sage grouse population in Central Oregon. BLM spokesman Michael Campbell said
Alligator hunting permits to be accepted in Florida
Tallahassee (AP) – The hunting season is a few months away, but those looking to bag an alligator in Florida can now start applying for permits. Officials began accepting applications for the roughly 6,000 alligator
Louisiana youth take to the lake
Shreveport, La. (AP) – Tucked neatly away inside his baby tote, young John Foster was oblivious to the gore and mayhem going on around him. Worms were being pulled from their mulchy homes, crickets got
MI state troopers lose jobs for poaching deer on duty
Cheboygan, Mich. (AP) – Two state troopers from the Cheboygan post have lost their jobs for poaching deer while on duty. Earlier, Jeff Hadley was sentenced to four days in jail for shooting a buck
