Mar 18

World’s Largest Rod Building Event Scheduled for High Point, NC

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HIGH POINT, NC – The world’s largest custom rod building event will take place on February 25 & 26, 2012 in High Point, NC. Since its inception 9 years ago, the Expo has continued to grow and expand each and every year. The 2012 event has shaped up to […]

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Mar 18

Use of the Alabama Rig Illegal in New Hampshire Fresh Waters

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CONCORD, N.H. — Anglers should be aware that the “Alabama rig,” a lure gaining popularity in the bass fishing world, is illegal to use in New Hampshire’s fresh waters, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials said today.

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Mar 18

Asian Carp Puzzles Kansas Anglers

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AUGUSTA – On Jan. 25, anglers were taking advantage of a fish salvage order as Augusta City Lake was being drained for renovation. During a fish salvage, anglers can take sportfish with equipment not ordinarily allowed, such as seines, snagging rigs, bow and arrow, and gigs. Most of the […]

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Mar 18

CRAIG GREATER SAGE GROUSE VIEWING TOURS

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CRAIG, Colo. – For thousands of years, greater sage-grouse have annually returned to their historic breeding grounds, called leks, and stage one of wi

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Mar 18

NSSF Grants Help States Promote Hunting

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® has in ten years awarded $4.7 million in grants to 40 state wildlife agencies to fund proj

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Mar 18

Co-op Nurseries Stocking Trout at Fairview Site

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – Anglers in northwestern Pennsylvania still have plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of trout at Erie County's Fairview gravel

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Mar 18

2011 West Virginia Big Game Bulletins Available

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2011 West Virginia Big Game Bulletin is available at Division of Natural Resources district offices, the Elkins operatio

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Mar 18

Low-Cost Life Jackets for Teens Available for Camps, Schools, Non-Profit Programs

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The BoatUS Foundation’s Teens Afloat Program helps keep teens safe on the water by offering discounted vest-style life jackets – at just $5 – to non-profit summer camps, schools, or any local non-profit organization providing on-the-water educational programming for teens. Now is the time to help […]

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Mar 18

Lake Ray Roberts Produces Toyota ShareLunker

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ATHENS—Big bass are where you find them, and Stan Lawing of Poetry, Texas, proved that while fishing in a Bass Champs tournament on Lake Ray Roberts March 3.
Lawing had reeled his spinner bait almost all the way back to the boat when a 13.06-pound bass took it. That fish […]

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Mar 18

Big game raffle tickets on sale until May 7: 2011 winner bagged trophy elk for under $50 in tickets

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SALEM, Ore. — Elgin resident Chad Thompson bought just 15 2011 elk raffle tags, spending under $50—but won a three-month long hunting season, a privilege some pay thousands for at auction. Thompson ended up bagging a trophy animal on public land (Wenaha Wildlife Area), an elk that green scored […]

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Mar 18

WVDNR Fish Health Survey Discovers Presence of Largemouth Bass Virus in Four Lakes

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Recent fish health surveys conducted by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources revealed the presence of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) in four West Virginia lakes, according to Bret Preston, assistant chief of the Wildlife Resources Section.

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Mar 18

John Martin Reservoir State Park Opens for Boating on March 15

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HASTY, Colo. – John Martin Reservoir State Park will open for boating on Thursday, March 15. To prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS), including zebra and quagga mussels, all trailered vessels and all vessels with gas powered motors must be inspected prior to launch and must launch […]

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Mar 18

Lake Pueblo State Park Starts Summer Boating Hours on March 15

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PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park will begin its summer boating hours on Thursday, March 15. On that day, boat ramps will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Throughout the year, all boats must be inspected for aquatic nuisance species (ANS), including quagga and zebra […]

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Mar 18

Moose, Elk and Bighorn Sheep Seasons Set

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North Dakota’s 2012 moose, elk and bighorn sheep proclamation has been finalized and applications are available at the State Game and Fish Department’s website. The deadline for applying is March 28.

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Mar 18

Sun sets on ice fishing season

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Last weekend was busy at bait shops and lakes across the state, but being able to fish through the ice in 60-degree weather will do that.

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