Jul 27

S. Florida issues topic of upcoming workshops; input sought

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in conjunction with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, will host five workshops to gather public input on south Florida marine fisheries regulations and issues. All stakeholders are invited to share their concerns […]

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Jul 27

Lower Willamette will open to sturgeon retention July 25-28

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CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Fishery managers announced today that the lower Willamette River (including Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River) will re-open to sturgeon retention for four additional days from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28.

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Jul 27

Commission meets Aug. 1-2 in Eugene to set fishing, bird hunting regulations

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SALEM, Ore.—The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday, Aug. 2 in Eugene in the West Willamette Room at the Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way in Eugene.
The meeting begins at 8 a.m. and the agenda is online here.

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Jul 27

Man Sues Fishing Group Over $1M Prize

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Rodney Ply, 41, of Diamond City, Ark., entered the “Hook-a-Million” contest, which offered a $1 million prize for any angler who caught a fish that broke a world record using a Mustad-brand hook .

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Jul 27

Good turnout

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The main event will be held today, but many of the 50 registered teams decided to make the pre-fish entertaining, throw an extra $100 per team in the pool and divide the winnings up into three places.

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Jul 27

Notice to Eel Fishermen

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ASMFC AMERICAN EEL MANAGEMENT – DRAFT ADDENDUM III Request for Public Comments The Draft Addendum proposes a wide range of management options with t

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Jul 27

DC Debuts Recreational Angling Records Program

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Report your Significant angling achievements by calling (202) 306-7373. Share your photos at fishandwildlife.photos@dc.gov. See complete instructions

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Jul 27

Notice to Party & Charter Black Sea Bass Fishermen

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Black Sea Bass Fishery Monitoring Program On April 17, 2013 the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission revised slightly the recreational fishery

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Jul 27

Statewide winners of 27th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament honored today at Delaware State Fair Governors Day ceremony

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HARRINGTON (July 25, 2013) Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara, U.S. EPA Region III Administrator S

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Jul 27

Island Acres restricts camping to hard-sided only due to bear activity

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has restricted the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park – Island Acres S

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Jul 27

Governor Markell joins DNREC Secretary O'Mara to honor Delaware's 2013 Young Environmentalists in State Fair ceremony

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HARRINGTON (July 25, 2013) – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara and U.S. EPA Region III Administra

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Jul 27

Computer-assisted fishing is illegal

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QUESTION: In the regs it states, “It is unlawful to take or assist in the taking of any fish in or from this state, by computer-assisted remote fishing.”

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Jul 27

Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet Aug. 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Make plans now to attend the 16th annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Chaparral Suites Scottsdale, 5001 N. Scotts

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Jul 27

Illegally Discarded Fish Waste Can Draw Bears, Big Fines for Violators

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(Anchorage) – As salmon return by the thousands to rivers like the Copper, Kenai, Kasilof and Russian, anglers and dipnetters are reminded that improp

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Jul 27

Outdoors Photo Contest Winners Honored at Delaware State Fair

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HARRINGTON At the Delaware State Fair, Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara, U.S. EPA Region III Administrator Shawn M. Garvin and Div

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