Mar 05

Help Conserve Massachusetts’s Striped Bass Fishery

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The Situation
Legislation (H.260) has been introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives that seeks to designate striped bass as a game fish in state waters. By designating this species as a game fish, striped bass will be managed solely as recreational fish for the use and enjoyment of the […]

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Mar 05

Busch Beer Sponsors Major League Fishing

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TULSA, Okla. – Anheuser-Busch and Major League Fishing have announced that Busch Beer will serve as a primary sponsor of Major League Fishing, continuing the brand’s long-standing support of outdoor sports.

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Mar 05

Georgia Fishing Prospects Updated

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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.- Aimlessly casting a line and hoping for a bite is history, thanks to Georgia’s online fishing prospects. Anglers of all skill levels can benefit from these guides that detail 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers and include maps, local weather forecasts, best bets and species-specific techniques, all […]

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Mar 05

Remove Permanent Fish Houses

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State law requires permanent fish houses to be removed from North Dakota waters by midnight March 15.
Nancy Boldt, water safety coordinator for the state Game and Fish Department, said anglers should exercise caution because mild weather conditions this winter have resulted in unstable ice conditions in many areas of […]

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Mar 05

2012 High School Fishing Schedule Set

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2012 High School Fishing Schedule Set
WHAT: The 2012 High School Fishing season schedule has been set. High school teams may enter online at HighSchoolFishing.org for their chance to win a $10,000 scholarship in the High School Fishing National Championship. High School Fishing Tournaments are open to all ninth, 10th, […]

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Mar 05

Utah Valley University Wins College Fishing Western Conference Event

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LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ- The Utah Valley University team of Russell Behlings of Custer, South Dakota and Aaron Warner of Orem, Utah won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Western Conference event on Lake Havasu Saturday with five bass weighing 13 pounds, 11 ounces. The victory earned the team […]

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Mar 05

Spring sparks fishing memories at all ages

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Thanks to donations, the Santa Fe Lady Indians have a new $36,000 scoreboard honoring the team’s 2011 state championship.

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Mar 05

Angler Survey Names Top Fishing Brands

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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Southwick Associates’ AnglerSurvey.com announced the brands and products anglers purchased most frequently in 2011. This list has been compiled from the 29,495 internet-based surveys completed by anglers who volunteered to participate last year in AnglerSurvey.com polls.

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Mar 05

ODFW seeks comment on Johnson Creek Dam fish passage waiver

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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on a request to the waive fish passage requirement for a proposed new in-stream dam on Johnson Creek near Bandon.

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Mar 05

Kirk Deeter named new editor of TROUT Magazine

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Trout Unlimited today named Kirk Deeter, renowned journalist, editor and author, as the newest editor of TROUT Magazine, the conserv

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Mar 05

Team Lambert/Mathews Win IFA Redfish at Punta Gorda

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Team Lambert/Mathews Win IFA Redfish at Punta Gorda LIZELLA, GA – Paul Lambert, of Punta Gorda, and Steve Mathews, of Tampa, Florida, weighed in a tw

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Mar 05

REPORT PUBLISHED ON FACTORS AFFECTING RIVER FISH COMMUNITIES

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A technical report, Factors Influencing Riverine Fish Assemblages in Massachusetts, regarding a study of factors affecting the composition of river fish communities in Massachusetts streams has been recently published and is available at the U.S.

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Mar 05

2011 FRESHWATER SPORTFISH AWARD WINNERS HONORED

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At a ceremony held at the Eastern Fishing and Outdoor Exposition in February at the DCU Centre in Worcester, MassWildlife Director Wayne MacCallum and other Division staff presented the 2011 Freshwater Sportfishing Awards gold pins and plaques to adult and youth anglers catching the largest fish in 22 species […]

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Mar 05

Boyd Lake State Park Opens for Boating

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LOVELAND, CO. – Boyd Lake State Park will open to boating on Saturday, March 3 at 8 a.m.
All boats must be registered for 2012 and inspected for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) before launching. Boats may be registered at the Boyd Lake State Park Office. The park office is now […]

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Mar 05

Tony Stewart to Chair NHF Day Celebration

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Springfield, MO –Leading NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver/owner Tony Stewart knows a thing or two about winning championships. As the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Stewart has won 12 driving championships, including three Sprint Cup Series titles, in a […]

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