May 03
As fishing season starts, state wildlife workers warn of toxic sinkersLaCrosse Tribune, WI – 21 minutes agoMILWAUKEE — As Wisconsin’s inland-water fishing season opens Saturday, those who work with sick and injured wildlife say they’re pushing an urgent message …
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May 03
Jerry Davis column: Outlook for spring fishing in Wisconsin …LaCrosse Tribune, WI – 24 minutes agoWisconsin anglers can look forward to great fishing opportunities in most of the state’s more than 15000 lakes, streams and ponds this spring. …
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May 03
Area report: Doyle to open fishing season in TrempealeauLaCrosse Tribune, WI – 26 minutes agoTrempealeau has always been a popular fishing spot, but it’s grabbing the state spotlight this weekend for the Governor’s Fishing Opener. Wisconsin Gov. …
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May 03
On April 30, 2007, ASA, along with the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration welcomed Members of Congress to the National Casting Call (formerly Congressional Casting Call) in Washington, D.C.
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May 03
The California Fish and Game Commission made its final decision on Central Coast marine protected areas (MPAs) under California’s Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA). The result is the designation of 29 MPAs representing approximately 204 square miles (or approximately 18 percent) of state waters within the Central Coast study area.
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May 03
Please look for your ASA Board of Directors election ballot which will be delivered to your in-box beginning the first week of May. Ballots will be mailed to all members who have paid their 2007 membership dues by April 16.
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May 03
It’s May, the flowers are blooming and short sleeves are making a comeback. But while air temperatures are starting to warm, water temperatures across the state remain hazardously cold. That fact, say officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), should be a major consideration for anyone recreating on or near the water.
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May 03
Volunteers throughout Minnesota will be on hand Saturday, May 5 to help spruce up Minnesota state parks during the eighth annual “GreenTouch Day” sponsored by Minnesota’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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May 03
New rules proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would increase the restitution value of lake sturgeon. Under the proposed rules:
– Restitution value for lake sturgeon more than 40 inches would increase from $500 to $1,000. Restitution value for lake sturgeon more than 50 inches would be $1,000, plus $100 for each inch over 50 inches.
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May 03
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting on its forest classification and motor vehicle route designation proposal for state forest lands in Cook County on Tuesday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 51 West Fifth Street, Grand Marais. The proposal has been developed in collaboration with Cook County, the U.S. Forest Service and the Grand Portage Band.
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May 03
Waterfowl biologists are using satellites to track the spring migration of 16 lesser scaup to discover the cause of this species’ 20-year decline in the Mississippi River Flyway.
The scaup, a medium-sized diving duck, are carrying implanted satellite transmitters that send a signal to orbiting satellites about every day. Each bird’s location is forwarded to Dr. Al Afton, a scientist at Louisiana State University who is heading the study. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) purchased seven transmitters and provided staff to help capture ducks. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other state natural resource agencies are also providing funding and staff.
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May 03
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Section of Wildlife (DNR) will host a public meeting on deer and the future of deer management within the Bemidji State Game Refuge (refuge).
The meeting will be Monday, May 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 1019 Paul Bunyan Drive South, Bemidji.
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May 03
Virginian Pilot
Fishing Forecast: May 3-9Virginian Pilot, VA – 14 minutes agoRarely thought of by anglers who target more elite gamefish, the lowly croaker arguably has provided more fishing joy than most other species in Virginia …
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May 03
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Fergus Falls will be conducting an open water creel survey on Otter Tail Lake from May 12 until Oct. 14.
During this time, anglers fishing Otter Tail Lake will likely be approached by a DNR creel clerk. Anglers will be asked to participate in the survey by answering some questions about their fishing and allowing the creel clerk to measure some of the fish they caught.
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May 03
Minnesota anglers are counting the days until the May 12 fishing opener and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is helping – with a reminder to introduce someone new to the sport.
The DNR will count down the days to the fishing opener on electronic billboards throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area beginning May 7. The space was purchased in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, a nonprofit group dedicated to growing participation in boating and fishing and Wildlife Forever.
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