Apr 07

Congressional Sportsmens Caucus Members Show Support for Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

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Washington, DC – Thirteen members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) and dozens of staff liaisons from CSC member offices joined

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Apr 07

BFLs North Carolina Division on Lake Wylie

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LAKE WYLIE, S.C. – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Wylie April 16 for the second of five stops in the North Carolina Division. As ma

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Apr 07

AGFC considers appeal in Dave Donaldson Black River WMA case

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LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission may appeal last week’s opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that overturned a lower court award for millions of dollars of timber damage to its Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area.

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Apr 07

Youths reel in outdoors with fishing 101

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Students at Talahi Community School were a ways from the nearest fishing hole Wednesday, but that didn’t stop them from learning how to cast and tie a fishing knot.

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Apr 07

Realtree, National Hunting And Fishing Day Renew Partnership

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -Once again renewing their sponsorship, Realtree will support the National Hunting and Fishing Day. This year, NHFD will take place on September 24, 2011.
The sponsorship by Realtree helps support the Wonders of Wildlife museum-the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The Springfield, Mo., facility oversees educational initiatives to help the American public understand the indelible relationship between hunting, angling, healthy habitat, and wildlife and fisheries conservation.

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Apr 07

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Show Support for Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

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Washington, DC – Thirteen members of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) and dozens of staff liaisons from CSC member offices joined the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the Angling and Boating Alliance Tuesday for a breakfast briefing on reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund as part of the Surface Transportation Bill.

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Apr 07

Anglers Get 8 More Days to Catch Chinook

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OLYMPIA – Columbia River anglers will get at least eight more days to catch hatchery-reared spring chinook salmon below Bonneville Dam under a decision announced today by fishery managers from Washington and Oregon.

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Apr 07

FWC Approves Conditional Gulf Amberjack Recreational Closed Season

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Wednesday approved a rule amendment to establish a two-month closed recreational harvest season for amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state waters that would be consistent with anticipated new rules in Gulf federal waters. Gulf amberjack are considered to be overfished and undergoing overfishing.

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Apr 07

FWC Enhances Bonefish Management

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rules on Wednesday that will allow only catch-and-release fishing for bonefish, a premier saltwater game fish in Florida. The new rules also establish provisions regarding the possession of bonefish by anglers, and the possession and transport of bonefish during bonefish fishing tournaments.

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Apr 07

National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championships Offer Fun for All

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Advisory for Wednesday, April 6, 2011
WHAT: College Fishing Festival & Championship Weigh-ins
WHEN: College Fishing Festival
Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 9, Noon – 4 p.m.

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Apr 07

FWC officer, employee honored at Commission meeting

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At the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) meeting Wednesday in Havana, two employees received recognition from outside organizations.
Shikar-Safari Club International honored Officer Marc Shea, of Naples, as its Officer of the Year. The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County Inc. paid tribute to Pat Harrell, of Tallahassee, with a Beacon of Light award.

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Apr 07

DNR, ORP & Watermen Rehabilitate Hundreds Of Acres Of Oyster Habitat

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Annapolis, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and The Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) have once again united with watermen to work on oyster bar rehabilitation. The program is a part of Governor Martin O’Malley’s plan to help mitigate the economic impact of regulations enacted in 2008 to help rebuild the blue crab fishery, while also helping to restore the Chesapeake Bay.

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Apr 07

Bass Legend Brauer Takes Pickwick Lake Lead

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FLORENCE, Ala. – Denny Brauer’s five largemouth were not unusual on Wednesday. Trick was, his five included a 7-12 and four look-alikes, enough bass to be boss for the day at the Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake.

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Apr 07

Lake Toho Will Host Gator Division BFL Event

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KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Toho April 16 for the fourth of five stops in the Gator Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

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Apr 07

Mountain Division BFL Event Will Be on Lake Cumberland

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MONTICELLO, KY – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Cumberland April 16 for the second of five stops in the Mountain Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

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