Hunting
NY: Fluke regs loosened somewhat
But 20.5-inch minimum still frustrates anglers East Setauket, N.Y. – New York’s revised summer flounder (fluke) regulations will offer a longer season in 2011, as well as an increase in the daily limit from two
NY: Youth archery bill OK’d
Cuomo signature will lower age from 14 to 12 Albany – Legislation that would lower the minimum age for archery hunting from 14 to 12 has passed the state Assembly and will be forwarded to
IL: Illinois public waterfowl blind drawings scheduled
Springfield – Random drawings for waterfowl blind sites at several public hunting areas in Illinois will be held this summer. The schedule for 2011 blind drawings is: SUNDAY, JUNE 5 n Horseshoe Lake State Park,
IL: High water delays IHSA state finals
Carlyle, Ill. – More than 100 high school anglers around the state have been anxiously waiting for word on when they will be allowed to compete for a state championship. Blame high water. The third
Federal Hunting and Fishing Excise Taxes Create Reported 1,000-2,000% Annual Return on Investment to Outdoor Industry
Those who know the history of wildlife conservation in America know that hunters, anglers, and shooters pay almost all of the freight. One large contributor to conservation support comes in the form of federal excise
Wyoming: ‘Perfect Storm’ Fuels Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic
Triggered by a “perfect storm” of extended droughts, warm winters, and old, dense forests, mountain pine beetle populations have exploded across a landscape of lodgepole pine trees throughout Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. Photo: USDA Forest
AK: First Lake Youth Fishing Day with the Mobile Aquatic Classroom, Seward, First Lake May 21
Seward; Looking for ways to get your kids out this summer? Try a Kids Fishing Day. First Lake in Seward is open for four consecutive days beginning the third Thursday in May for anglers 15
NV: Commission Denies Sportsmen Access to Deer Hunting
Despite excellent game surveys, good precipitation and increasing populations of deer, the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commission voted to reduce the allocation of mule deer buck tags statewide at its May 14 meeting in Reno.
SD: Head to the parks for free entrance and free fishing
This Friday through Sunday, admission to any South Dakota State Park is free. Plus, enjoy free fishing statewide. And if you don’t have any fishing gear, just ask the park – several have equipment you
