Nov 07

Fishing Net Reels In Top Prize

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Sir James Dyson, inventor of the Dyson vacuum, has judged SafetyNet, a product to tackle the increasing problem of over fishing, as the winning product design in the international 2012 James Dyson Award.

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Nov 07

Cabelas® to Hire 195 to Staff New Columbus, Ohio

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SIDNEY, Neb. Cabela's Incorporated, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to hire approximately 1

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Nov 07

Meetings on Arizona License Simplification This Week

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department will host a series of public meetings statewide over the next two weeks to discuss proposed legislation to allow

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Nov 07

Sandy Leaves N.C. Fisheries Relatively Unscathed

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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission spent this week monitoring

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Nov 07

Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans for 7th Florida Store

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Tallahassee, FL – Bass Pro Shops, America's most popular outdoor store, will open a 70,000 square foot Bass Pro Shops Outpost® store in Tallahassee,

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Nov 07

Free "Best Practices" Recreational Fishing Workshop Set for Georgia Nov. 10

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On Saturday, November 10, recreational fishermen, professional fishing guides, fisheries managers and top marine scientists will gather to discuss som

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Nov 07

Biobor Sponsors American Bass Anglers Tours

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Athens, Ala. Biobor, the worldwide leader of fuel additives, has come on board to be a major sponsor of the American Bass Anglers (ABA) and all ABA Fishing Tours. This multi-year agreement will have Biobor sponsor and represented at all of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, The American […]

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Nov 07

Texas Hill Country River and Stream Angler Survey

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Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Tech University are teaming up to conduct a four-month online survey among anglers who fish in Texas Hill Country rivers and streams. Researchers will attempt to evaluate the economic impact of angling in rivers and streams in the region, and the survey findings […]

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Nov 07

Michigan DNR Commission Meets Nov. 8 in Lansing

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The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, 4125 Beaumont Road, Lansing.

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Nov 07

Utah Eases Regulations on Terminal Tackle, Bow-Fishing

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SALT LAKE CITY – Starting Jan. 1, you can have up to three hooks on your fishing line. And if you’d like to bow fish for common carp at night, you can.
Those changes are among several fishing changes members of the Utah Wildlife Board approved for 2013.

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Nov 07

Maryland Record Blueline Tilefish Confirmed

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Robert Purcell of Bishopville caught a Maryland record 20-pound blueline tilefish, on September 12, about 75 miles southeast of Ocean City.
“We had a slow morning fishing over the Norfolk Canyon for white marlin and decided to switch to bottom fishing,” said Purcell. “I rigged a strip of skipjack tuna […]

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Nov 07

NY DEC Extends Closure of Shellfishing Areas

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The closures of shellfish harvesting areas in Nassau and Suffolk Counties has been extended, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today. These temporary closures are necessary to protect public health due to the coastal flooding and power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. DEC had initially […]

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Nov 07

West Virginia Parks Continue to Dig Out After Storm

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Tropical Storm Sandy continues to create problems at three of West Virginia’s favorite state parks.
Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County are dealing with power outages like most of the county. Power is out at both parks and park officials hope by sometime […]

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Nov 07

RBFF License Program Positively Impacts State License Sales

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ALEXANDRIA, VA The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced that its State Fishing License Marketing Program continues to positively impact state agency revenue and fishing license sales. Results from the 2012 program reveal more than $4.8 million was generated in gross program revenue, contributing to state conservation […]

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Nov 07

Reel In a Half-Price Arizona Fishing License Through Year’s End

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In November and December each year, the annual fishing licenses for that year go on sale for half price. That means residents can buy a 2012 state Class A fishing license for only $11.75 (for nonresidents, it’s $35.13). Or, if you like fishing the Urban Fishing Program waters, residents […]

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