Hunting
SD: High Water Closes Farm Island Recreation Area
PIERRE, S.D. – Record releases of water from Oahe Dam have forced the closure of Farm Island Recreation Area near Pierre. The park is expected to remain closed through at least Sunday, June 5. Campers
MN: So far, little evidence of negative effect on loons from Gulf oil spill
St. Paul – After the Gulf oil spill last year, many people had concerns about the potential effects on loons in Minnesota, many of which winter in the area. While more than 100 dead birds
CO: DOW Outdoor Adventure Weekend at Two Buttes
LAMAR, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife will offer a free weekend of outdoor adventure and skills classes June 10-12 at Two Buttes State Wildlife Area. The weekend is geared toward youth and families
OK: Fishing Report for May 25, 2011
This weekly fishing report is provided by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. CENTRAL Arcadia: May 25. Elevation 2 1/2 ft. above normal, water 74 and muddy. Channel catfish fair to good on stinkbait at
MN: Veto possible for G&F bill?
St. Paul – If you were betting new Republican majorities in the state House and Senate would break the annual impasse over two-line fishing and using scopes on muzzleloaders during that season, it’s time to
MI: NRC looks at lifting baiting ban
Flint, Mich. – Despite concerns from wildlife biologists, the state Natural Resources Commission has sided with the majority of public comments it has received on the deer and elk baiting and feeding ban in the
MI: Commercial Forest Act causes some confusion
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories examining the management issues regarding land enrolled under the Commercial Forest Act. Marquette, Mich. – Questions and confusion are running rampant regarding Commercial Forest
MI: Furbearer regs would increase opportunities
Lansing – State wildlife officials have proposed new furbearer regulations that would increase opportunities to harvest opossums, raccoons, mink, muskrats, and otters. Resource managers also want to reduce bag limits for fishers and martens –
Missouri Squirrel season opens May 28
Bag limit is 10 and possession limit is 20 The fourth Saturday in May marks the opening of squirrel season in Missouri. Hunters may pursue gray and fox squirrels from May 28 through Feb. 15,
