May 07

WHITE NOSE SNYDROME: IS PENNSYLVANIA NEXT?

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission has found itself on a new frontier: it is working with several states and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to sort out what is killing bats in New York and New England.

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May 07

KIDS FISHING PHOTO CONTEST

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CONCORD, N.H. — Young anglers have a chance to enter a kids fishing photo contest sponsored jointly by Kidz Rule USA (a magazine for children and their families living in New Hampshire) and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. This is the second annual fishing photo contest held by the magazine. The contest is open to all children under age 13. With their parent’s permission, children are encouraged to send in their New Hampshire fishing photos with the approximate weight or length of the fish they catch. All entries must be received between May 1 and September 30, 2008.

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May 07

Charleston Area Prime Location for Governor’s Cup Billfish Tournament Series

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Charleston, SC (PRWEB) May 7, 2008 — Charleston will host the next event in the 20th Annual Governor’s Cup Billfish Tournament Series at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina from June 25-28. Participating boats will amass points for billfish landed or released and compete for three major awards: Outstanding Billfish, Outstanding Boat, and Outstanding Conservationist. Awards will also be given for outstanding tuna, dolphin and wahoo. Not to be left out, female and youth anglers will be recognized as well. The HMY/Viking Megadock Billfish Tournament will occur at the Charleston City Marina from July 9-12 and nearby Seabrook Island’s Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament will occur from July 23-26. For more information on the Series, log on to govcup.dnr.sc.gov/.

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May 07

DNR aiming to retain anglers through new campaign (May 6, 2008)

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources aims to lure folks back into fishing this season through a combination of direct mail, digital billboard and radio advertising, and other outreach efforts.

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May 07

High-tech treasure hunt launches May 11 in Minnesota state parks (May 6, 2008)

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For those who love playing with new gadgets, searching for treasure and exploring the great outdoors, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has combined all three in a new event they are calling the Minnesota State Parks Geocaching History Challenge.

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May 07

Trout in the Classroom

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Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a supplementary educational activity supported by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and Trout Unlimited. Teachers using the program provide a unique experience for their students and effectively teach lessons in a variety of disciplines.

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May 07

BIG LAKE GIVES UP ANOTHER RECORD

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window.document.getElementById(‘post-9636’).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;REPORT CONTAINS CURRENT INFO FROM SOME OF THE LAKE’S BEST ANGLERS/CHARTER CAPTAINS. ALSO, A HAPPY CUSTOMER LANDS A BIG TROUT ON A FLY ROD. (Read more)

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May 07

MAY DAY ON TOLEDO

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aN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON BASS, CRAPPIE AND STRIPER ACTION FROM A GUIDE WITH 30 YEARS EXP ON THE BEND. (Read more)

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May 07

Post spawn bass on frogs

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window.document.getElementById(‘post-9636’).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;Winds have been tough this spring but the frog bite, Tx rig on off shore grass line have been getting us some good bass. (Read more)

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May 07

Swiss Government to ban 'catch and release' fishing – Fish and Fly

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Swiss Government to ban 'catch and release' fishingFish and Fly, UK – 25 minutes agoCatch and Release fishing will be banned in Switzerland from next year, it was revealed this week. And anglers in the country will have to demonstrate their …

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May 07

Spring fishing forecast calls for good fishing opportunities – South Lincoln County News

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Spring fishing forecast calls for good fishing opportunitiesSouth Lincoln County News, OR – 1 hour agooregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced the 2008 Spring Fishing Forecast http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/docs/ …

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May 07

No easy fix to Dauphin Lake fishing dispute – Winnipeg Free Press

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No easy fix to Dauphin Lake fishing disputeWinnipeg Free Press, Canada – 2 hours agoDAUPHIN LAKE — The young aboriginal woman holding a fishing rod spoke with a passion and conviction that would make any parent proud. …

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May 07

Blitzcreek Pro Fishing Brings Angler and Young Angler Kids Fishing … – Market Wire (press release)

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Blitzcreek Pro Fishing Brings Angler and Young Angler Kids Fishing …Market Wire (press release) – 2 hours ago"Finally a fishing tournament for kids which allows them to experience being the pros in the boat," says Site Coordinator and Tournament Director, …

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May 07

Mother and Fishing

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My mother inspired my love of fishing. This article was written a year after I retired and I was traveling a lot and fishing many different places. …

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May 07

Australia, Indonesia coordinate patrols against illegal fishing – Xinhua

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Australia, Indonesia coordinate patrols against illegal fishingXinhua, China – 17 hours agoJAKARTA, May 7 (Xinhua) — Indonesia and Australia have completed a two-week operation of coordinated patrols targeting illegal fishing in the Arafura Sea …

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