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Spotted Eagle Fishery – Who’s Out There
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) have completed annual fish surveys for the last six years at Spotted Eagle Reservoir. Surveys were accomplished using 5-7 hoop nets set for 24 hours. The surveys found a
Ark. House OKs amendment to protect hunting
Little Rock, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment protecting the right to hunt and fish, despite a lawmaker’s warning that the measure would open up a sport to the
VDGIF Asking Citizens to Assist in CWD Surveillance
Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is asking citizens for assistance with the agencys continuing surveillance for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Since 2002, 4431 samples have been collected by
Dutch abandon plan to ban eel fishing in October
The Hague, Netherlands (AP) – Dutch lawmakers have voted against banning the fishing of endangered eels during the month of October. The Dutch government says it now plans to order fishermen to release 157 tons
Wind River tribes back grouse protections
Fort Washakie, Wyo. (AP) – The governing councils of the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes are supporting a Wyoming plan to protect sage grouse habitat and population areas. The tribes’ Joint Business Council adopted
Montana’s FWP investigating raptor deaths on Hi-Line
Great Falls, Mont. (AP) – The state Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is investigating the shooting deaths of several raptors, including two golden eagles, near Chester. FWP investigator Kqyn Kuka says the investigation began
Art of bow building
PerkinsS, Okla. (AP) _ Traditional arts that are as old as red dirt are alive and well in a wooded enclave near Perkins. Recently up to 250 selfbow enthusiasts gathered for the fifth annual Oklahoma
Mass. announces fishing openings for 2 reservoirs
Boston (AP) – Shake off the winter blahs and grab a fishing rod. Some of the state’s reservoirs are opening to anglers. Starting Saturday, fishermen will be allowed to try their luck at Wachusett Reservoir
National park in Tennessee closes caves to protect bats
Gatlinburg, Tenn. (AP) – Officials of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have closed all caves over concern about a disease affecting bats. The National Park Service said the malady known as White-nose Syndrome has
