Jan 05

Steiner introduces lightweight laser-rangefinding binocular

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MOORESTOWN, NJ (December 17, 2009) – Renowned the world over for the extreme durability and reliability of its military binoculars, Steiner is charting new territory with the addition of its new 10×50 Military Binocular Laser Rangefinder (LRF), a lightweight, laser-rangefinding binocular. Unique and compact in design, the new 10×50 Military LRF is based on Steiner’s own military-tested/military-approved, tried-and true Porro-prism configuration. It integrates sleek two-button interface and a powerful laser rangefinder that outpaces its competition with a maximum ranging distance of 1,600 yards.

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Jan 05

TPWD’s Top 10 Conservation News Stories of 2009

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Editors Note: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2009. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume during the first full week of January, 2010. Happy Holidays!

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Jan 05

Game and Fish to step up efforts to enforce OHV Decal compliance

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Citing statistics showing that less than one-quarter of off-highway vehicles in Arizona have the required OHV Decal, Arizona Game and Fish Department

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Jan 05

fish & game add big game public meeting in blackfoot

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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has added Blackfoot to a list of communities in southeast Idaho with public meetings on big game issues. The me

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Jan 05

KDWP 2010 LICENSES REQUIRED JAN. 1

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Early purchases valid the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010 PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reminds all hunters, anglers and park

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Jan 05

new year, fresh fish

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Idaho's cutthroat trout license plate gets a new look just in time for the New Year. The new plates will be available at the Idaho Department of Moto

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Jan 05

Michigan Outdoor Writer Wins 2009 Wrangler® ProGear™ "Garments are Gear" Column Contest

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Wrangler® announced today Jerry Dennis of Traverse City, Mich., won the 2009 Wrangler® ProGear™ "Garments are Ge

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Jan 05

WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION TO MEET JAN. 7 IN GREAT BEND

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PRATT – On Jan. 7, the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing at Kansas Wetland Education Center, 592 NE K-156

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Jan 05

idaho aquatic nuisance sticker rule clarified

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A new program in Oregon to protect waterways from the damaging impacts of aquatic invasive species as of January 1 requires boaters buy an AIS Prevention Permit to use their boats.
Boats registered in similar programs in Idaho or Washington, however, do not need an Oregon-issued Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit to operate or launch from the Oregon side into the Columbia or Snake Rivers.

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Jan 05

USDA ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINES

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Programs designed to assist with soil, water, and wildlife habitat conservation
WICHITA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that applications are being accepted for the agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). The first cutoff application period for both programs for this fiscal year is Jan. 15, 2010.

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Jan 05

2010 FISHING REGULATIONS AVAILABLE SOON

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Where to fish, how to fish legally, what to fish for, and much more included
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. From new regulations allowing bowfishing for catfish to regulations on aquatic nuisance species, the booklet has everything the angler needs to begin the New Year right.

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Jan 05

Look for Fish and Game at these exciting winter events:

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ROCKINGHAM HUNTING & FISHING EXPO: Saturday and Sunday, January 9-10, 2010, at Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H. This expo features many local and national outdoor products and services. See the New Hampshire record buck. Hunting and fishing seminars by local experts and special scavenger hunt for the kids. For more information, visit http://www.rockinghamexpo.com.

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Jan 05

Asian Carp Update …

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Jan 05

Midwest Fishing Report: Ice thickening

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Ice conditions rapidly stabilized over the area after the rains and heavy snows around Christmas.

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Jan 05

Michigan Outdoor Writer Wins 2009 Wrangler® ProGearâ„¢ “Garments are Gear” Column Contest

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Wrangler® announced today Jerry Dennis of Traverse City, Mich., won the 2009 Wrangler® ProGearâ„¢ “Garments are Gear” Column Contest for members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) with his humorous tribute to long underwear.

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