Dec 18

Leech Lake: Great fishing in 09′; new five-year plan underway

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Anglers in search of a hot walleye bite rediscovered Leech Lake in 2009.
Doug Schultz, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) large lake specialist, said fishing pressure during the open water season totaled 785,000 hours, the highest total observed since 1999.

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Dec 18

Now is the time to complete snowmobile safety training

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Waiting to sign up for a snowmobile safety class may mean sitting out the snowmobile season, according to officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
“Some snowmobilers wait to see how much snow is in the forecast or on the ground before getting around to taking a DNR snowmobile safety training course,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement Education Program coordinator. “In some instances it’s too late because classes have already concluded or are full. No Snowmobile Safety Certificate, no snowmobiling.”

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Dec 18

Buffalo River State Park offers snowshoe-lacing workshop Jan 16-17

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Outdoor enthusiasts can ready for the snow by lacing up a their own pair of Ojibwe-style wooden snowshoes at a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. Instructors will guide participants step-by-step through the process, or they can work at their own pace.

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Dec 18

Russel appointed to hatchery research advisory committee

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ALSEA, Ore – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State University announced today the appointment of David Russel of Roseburg to the Oregon Hatchery Research Center Advisory Committee.

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Dec 18

Commission meets Dec. 10-11 in Salem to consider marine reserves

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SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider proposed harvest regulations for Oregon’s two pilot project marine reserves and other business when it meets Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11 at ODFW Headquarters in Salem, 3406 Cherry Ave NE.

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Dec 18

Fishery managers predict 470,000 Columbia River spring Chinook in 2010

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SALEM, Ore. — The technical committee advising Columbia River fishery managers has released its forecast for the 2010 spring Chinook run. If the fish show up as projected, the forecast of 470,000 spring chinook would be the largest return to the Columbia since 1938.

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Dec 18

Boaters pour $8.5 billion annually into Florida’s economy

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Dec 18

Strike quickly to purchase a hot fishing video game

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The Strike video game, which offers players a ‘real life’ fishing experience, might be the biggest catch for Christmas shoppers this season.

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Dec 18

Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade?

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Everyone has their favorite professional bass fisherman. But which one is the top right now? Who would you pick as the best bass fisherman of the first decade of the 21st Century?

Check my choice and the reasons I chose him. Then share your comments about my pick in the comments section below. If you disagree with my pick, tell us your pick and give your reasons for choosing that angler in the Reader’s Respond section.

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Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, December 18th, 2009 at 11:01:24.
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Dec 17

Neuse Sport Shop provides fishing gear to U.S. troops in Iraq

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When the members of a Raleigh church were looking for a supplier of fishing gear to send to American troops in Iraq, they turned to a place that has, for years, been the go-to store for anglers traveling between the Triangle and the coast.

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Dec 16

Notes: Official says right equipment helps ice fishing

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Ice fishing can be a great way to beat cabin fever, and it can be one of the best times of the year to catch fish.

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Dec 16

Craney named TRCPs interim president, CEO

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WASHINGTON – The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's George Cooper announced today his decision to step down as president and CEO of the spo

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Dec 16

Archery in the Schools Program Training to be held at Gander Mountain Store Jan. 19 & 20

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The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource's Wildlife Resources Section (DNR) will host an Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program training Jan 19-20

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Dec 16

Berkley/Abu Garcia Extend Bass Champs Sponsorship

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Fort Worth, Texas, December 18, 2009 — Like fishing for lunkers, Bass Champs has landed another major sponsor, as industry leader Pure Fishing, with

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Dec 16

BALD EAGLE SHOT IN MILLSFIELD, N.H., RELEASED AFTER SUCCESSFUL REHAB

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CONCORD, N.H. – A bald eagle injured by gunshot in Millsfield, N.H., in late October was successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild near th

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