Aug 21

Fish Bag Limits Lifted at New Mexico’s Santa Rosa Lake Due to Low Water

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SANTA ROSA – Anticipating a dramatic drop in the water level at Santa Rosa Lake, the Department of Game and Fish announced an emergency fish salvage order in which all bag limits and size restrictions will be lifted at the lake from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, through 11:59 p.m. […]

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Aug 21

Pennsylvania Sets Fish-for-Free Day on Labor Day Weekend

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots on the Labor Day holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).

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Aug 21

Obama Administration Final Ocean Plan Remains Under Wraps Says RFA

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August 16, 2012 – The Obama administration yesterday reported that the final version of the president’s National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan will not be released this week as originally expected. In a meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel yesterday, National Ocean Council Office Director Deerin Babb-Brott suggests that the […]

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Aug 21

Zebra Mussel Control Being Tested on Minnesota Lake

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A research project, using a natural product called Zequanox, is underway at Lake Carlos State Park in an effort to discover an effective and environmentally safe means to control zebra mussels and protect aquatic ecosystems, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced.

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Aug 21

New Mexico’s Bill Evans Lake Losing Water Due to Gila Ash Flow

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SILVER CITY – Bill Evans Lake, once home of the state record largemouth bass, is rapidly losing its water as the pumps that feed it from the Gila River remain shut down due to ash flow from the Whitewater Baldy wildfire in southwestern New Mexico.

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Aug 21

Florida DEP: Reasons to Restore Everglades and Lake Okeechobee

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The Everglades and Lake Okeechobee are ecosystems that require care and attention. History shows that the drainage and phosphorus loading in South Florida has taken a toll on the delicate ecosystem. In order to maintain the quality of life for South Floridians, protect natural wildlife and plants, provide flood control […]

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Aug 21

War Eagle Introduces 961 Blackhawk

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Monticello, AR – After great success with the introduction of War Eagle’s 2170 Blackhawk and by popular demand, War Eagle Boats is proud to introduce the 961 Blackhawk. The 961 Blackhawk offers all the same great features of the 2170, just scaled down. Standard equipment includes: center console with an […]

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Aug 21

Sutter Named Director of NOAA Fisheries Habitat Conservation

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Led NOAA's diverse missions related to the Gulf of Mexico and represented NOAA on the interagency Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Served

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Aug 21

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Announces FLW Qualifiers

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CONROE, TX – The Toyota Texas Bass Classic has long been considered a world championship of bass fishing, bringing the top anglers to Lake Conroe year

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Aug 21

Feds E15 Decision May Cause Boater Headaches

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is disappointed by the decision on Friday, August 17, 2012, of the U.S. Court o

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Aug 21

Fire at Marina Will Not Detour $500K Mid-Atlantic Offshore Tournament

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A small fire occurred Sunday night at South Jersey Marina. Though the fire was confined to the restaurant which is attached to the marina building, mi

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Aug 21

Louisiana DWF To Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day Sept. 22

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Aug. 16, 2012 – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) on September 22. This

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Aug 21

USF&W Assists Stranded Green Sea Turtle

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Newport, Oregon – On August 21, 2012, Oregon Coast Aquarium and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff will deliver a threatened Pacific green sea turtl

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Aug 21

Sierra Creek Closed Since 90s Will Open for Brook Trout Harvest and FFF Faire

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MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – An Eastern Sierra stream closed to fishing since the mid-1990s will be opened on Sept. 16 to a limited number of registrants t

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Aug 21

Crawford State Park Is Closing for Boating

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CRAWFORD, Colo. – Because of extremely low water levels, Crawford State Park is closing the low water boat ramp and swim beach. The lake will remain

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