Dec 06

Fishing in Ft Lauderdale – 8 hr Mahi – Mahi trip ONLY $90 pp!

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Lady Pamela II Sportfishing Charters Fort Lauderdale, Florida www.ladypamela2.com 954-761-8045 All Day Dolphin Thursday December 2nd, 2010

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Dec 06

Outfitter supports ice safety

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The ice fishing season starts in less than one month and one outfitter is encouraging safety.

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Dec 06

Fish & Boat and DCNR Trainees Complete State Police Training

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Harrisburg, PA – Eight waterways conservation officer (WCO) trainees from the Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and five rangers from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) have successfully completed the Municipal Police Officers Basic Training Program at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey.

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Dec 06

Hardwater Open Tournaments have an Online Addition for 2011

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Nebraska City, NE – Dec 1, 2010 – Ice Fishermen have a chance to test – and build – their skills while supporting stewardship of our waters by competing in the Recycled Fish Hardwater Open Tournaments this winter. Two tournaments held last year are back. The Okoboji Hardwater Open will be held at Okoboji Lake, January 8-9, 2011 near Milford, Iowa. The Big Creek Hardwater Open is held January 29-30, 2011 near Des Moines, Iowa.

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Dec 06

Hydrilla Control on Lake Toho Subject of Public Meeting

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Anyone interested in learning more about the recent hydrilla control on Lake Toho should plan to attend a public meeting in Kissimmee on Tuesday, December 14 from 7:15-8 p.m. at the Osceola County Commission Chambers in the Administrative Building at 1 Courthouse Square.

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Dec 06

FWC passes rule to conserve quality bass on Orange, Lochloosa lakes

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a new rule, reducing the daily bag limit for trophy bass at Orange and Lochloosa lakes in Alachua County. The largemouth bass fishery at Orange Lake Fish Management Area is booming, with many bass weighing more than 10 pounds; some exceeding 15 pounds have been documented.

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Dec 06

Annual Ice Fishing Shows Exhibit Winter’s Coolest Gear

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St. Paul, Minnesota – To folks living south of the “Ice Belt,” the thought of angling through a small hole in a frozen lake doesn’t quite compute. You can almost hear their collective groan from a thousand miles away: Y’all are plum crazy!

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Dec 06

WFN, IGFA Join to Take Anglers to Worlds Greatest Saltwater Destinations

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DENVER, CO. – DEC.6, 2010 – A pair of fishing industry leaders, WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour television network and the In

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Dec 06

DOW HAS $$$ FOR SHOOTING, FISHING & BOATING

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DENVER, Colo. – The Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking grant applications to help distribute up to $1.5 million for three types of outdoor recreation activities in Colorado. The Division is offering matching grants for projects in the state that benefit fishing, shooting ranges or motorized boating.

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Dec 06

FWC moves forward on Broward manatee rule

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has directed staff to move forward with proposed changes to the state manatee protection rule for Broward County.
The manatee management plan, passed by the FWC in December 2007, provides a schedule for the review of existing manatee protection rules. The first review occurred in Sarasota County in 2009, with a final rule approved in April 2010. A review of Broward County’s rule began in 2009, because it is one of the oldest ones in Florida and new manatee and boating data from recent years in that area is available.

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Dec 06

Finalists Announced for 2010 Sportsman Choice Awards

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New Berlin, Wis. (December 3, 2010) – Following the tabulation of more than 20,000 votes-doubling last year’s total-Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, announced today the finalists for the 2010 Sportsman Choice Awards. By casting their votes during each quarter in 2010, Sportsman Channel viewers have narrowed the field to the finalists listed below in the following categories: Best Hunt Show, Best Shoot Show, Best Fish Show, Best Combination (hunting and fishing) Show, Best New Series and Best Show Host(s). Additionally, viewers can vote on finalists for the Best Clip categories, including Best Small Game Clip, Best Big Game Clip, Best Shoot Clip and Best Fish Clip. New for this year’s awards, Sportsman Channel executives have added a Best Show Open award.

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Dec 06

“COASTWATCH” Allows Citizens to Report Marine Poachers via Text Message

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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division has recently launched “COASTWATCH,” an Internet based Tip411 tool that enables the public to anonymously report saltwater fishing violations in Alabama’s coastal waters via text message.

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Dec 06

Charter Company Supports Future Fisherman Foundation

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Have you ever dreamed of fishing the sapphire-blue waters off the coast of Mazatlan, Mexico, or thought of purchasing such a fishing trip to show your appreciation for someone special? Or maybe you’ve been planning a return trip to catch some of the hard-fighting Pacific sportfish available just offshore from this beautiful coastal city in Sinaloa. If so, now you can line up a great trip for you and a fishing companion and support the Future Fisherman Foundation’s youth fishing education programs at the same time.

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Dec 06

L.W.F.C. Welcomes New Commissioner Billy Broussard at December Meeting

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) welcomed Billy Broussard of Pecan Island to the seat previously held by Earl King. Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Broussard in November, replacing Mr. King, who resigned due to health issues. Broussard, a coastal parish resident, will serve as a representative of the commercial fishing and fur industries, as required by statute. He owns and operates Pecan Island Redfish Charters.

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Dec 06

Barreto Re-Elected Chairman of Florida FWC Board

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) elected Rodney Barreto to serve another term as chairman of the seven-member board.
Barreto, of Miami and Key Largo, was appointed to the FWC by then-Gov. Jeb Bush in 2001 and reappointed by Gov. Charlie Crist in 2007.

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