May 14
Learn about walleyes, water quality, invasive species and more in a new series of podcasts about Minnesota’s fishing opener, now available on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) website.
Podcasts are similar to a radio show only instead of tuning into the radio, they’re downloaded from the DNR website and transferred to a player like an Apple Ipod, Dell DJ or Creative Zen.
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May 14
When you own a Ranger boat and are a competitive angler, you don’t have to be the one hoisting the cardboard check on the final day of a tournament to win big. In fact, the Ranger Cup Program has paid out $3,011,616 in cash awards since 2000.
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May 14
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring a community trout stocking in Brookville on May 15 at 2 p.m. EDT.
The DNR will be trucking in 2,600 9-inch brown trout provided by the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery near Jamestown, Ky. Brookville Lake is eligible to receive federal fish because it is a federal flood control project.
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May 14
Greenpeace Continues to Disrupt North Sea Cod FishingWebWire (press release), GA – 26 minutes agoGreenpeace fears that, if fishing for cod is allowed to continue, the species will be wiped out in the North Sea. The international environmental …
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May 14
Reports of dead and dying fish in the South Branch of the Potomac River are being investigated, according to state environmental and natural resources officials. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the Division of Natural Resources have been concerned about fish health in the South Branch of the Potomac River watershed since a 2002 fish kill.
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May 14
OLYMPIA, Washington- A new surcharge on some commercial and recreational fishing licenses will help protect depleted rockfish populations – and possibly avert the need for additional fishing restrictions on other species.
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May 14
SALEM, Ore.— The commission today adopted regulations removing the seasonal lamprey bag limit at Willamette Falls and added an additional day to the weekly lamprey fishing schedule.
Pacific Lamprey were listed as a sensitive species in Oregon in 1993 and are an important traditional food source for many native Americans. Lamprey can only be harvested with a permit issued by the Commission and staff recommended elimination of the seasonal bag limit. The seasonal bag limit did not reduce lamprey harvest, but posed a hardship for many tribal members.
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May 14
BULLFROG, Utah—The Montana team won its first ever BASS Federation Nation Western Divisional title today at Lake Powell and Arizona angler Jeff Guerrette became the individual tournament champion.
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May 14
BBC News
Greenpeace Continues to Disrupt North Sea Cod FishingCommon Dreams (press release), ME – 30 minutes agoGreenpeace fears that, if fishing for cod is allowed to continue, the species will be wiped out in the North Sea. The international environmental …Fishing chiefs angry over stunt Midlothian Todayall 15 news articles
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May 14
THE DALLES, Ore.—The Mid-Columbia Steelhead Sounding Board, will meet May 21 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at The Dalles Screen Shop/Hood River Research building, 3561 Klindt Drive.
The agenda includes an update by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff on the current progress of proposed management actions to recover the steelhead. Additionally, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration representative will give a presentation on the threats criteria and a report on the cost analysis of the management actions. Opportunity for public comment will be provided at the end of the meeting.
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May 14
Prepare to be blown away by the latest evolution of the Rapala family: the new
X-Rap Shad.
The revolutionary X-Rap Shad combines the tight action of a Shad Rap with the extreme characteristics of Rapala’s most popular and recognized X-Rap line of lures. The X-Rap Shad features a translucent body with internal scale patterns and displays a holographic foil appearance that will mesmerize any species of fish.
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May 14
CONCORD, N.H. – If you’re looking for special something to do with dad on Father’s Day weekend — or just want a chance to learn more about the skill of fly-fishing — the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation have a perfect solution. “The North Country Experience” is a fly-fishing weekend offered June 16 and 17, 2007, at Coleman State Park in Stewartstown, N.H. This free course will give you the chance to learn about the traditional and timeless sport of fly-fishing.
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May 14
Iowa Game and Fish Magazine
Great Lakes, Great Ice-FishingIowa Game and Fish Magazine, IA – 21 minutes agoThe Iowa Great Lakes — Spirit, West Okoboji and East Okoboji — are home to a variety of species that make for memorable ice-fishing. (February 2007) …
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May 14
Iowa Game and Fish Magazine
Iowa's Urban Ice-Fishing AdventuresIowa Game and Fish Magazine, IA – 23 minutes agoAn ice-fishing trip is just the ticket to get you and some family or friends outdoors for an afternoon of fun and fishing. …
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May 14
North Dakota anglers are reminded that free fishing weekend is June 2-3.
That is the weekend North Dakota residents may fish without a license, except for paddlefish. All other fishing regulations apply.
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