Nov 16

Largemouth Bass Virus Resurfaces In Virginia; Maryland Anglers Asked To Be Vigilant

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Annapolis, Md.- Recent fish kills at Kerr Reservoir and Briery Lake in Virginia have been linked to largemouth bass virus (LMBV) by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries biologists. LMBV has not been implicated in fish kills nationally for nearly a decade. However, the Virginia incidents are a reminder that the organism may still pose some risk to largemouth bass populations. LMBV poses no risk to humans.

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Nov 16

Little Ledges, Light Line Produce Snapper off Alabama’s Gulf Coast

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Editor’s Note: Red snapper are being caught off Alabama’s Gulf Coast within 1 mile of the beach. Captain Marty Starling operates a 24-foot boat, based out of Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach, Ala. Because Starling knows his history and how to use a depth finder, he’s catching red snapper almost within rock-throwing distance of the beach at Orange Beach.

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Nov 16

Montana Officials Testing Suspicious Larvae

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks may have found signs of exotic mussels in a routine plankton sample taken in July from the northern end of Flathead Lake near Woods Bay.
Eileen Ryce, FWP’s aquatic invasive species coordinator, said microscopic larvae suspected to be from exotic mussels may be contained in four of 17 plankton samples collected from the 200-square-mile lake between May and August. Samples were sent to three out-of-state laboratories for testing last week.

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Nov 16

Louisiana Agents Arrest Man for Falsifying Commercial Fishing Info

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents with the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) arrested a St. Bernard Parish man on Nov. 15 for allegedly falsifying commercial fishing catch information submitted to the department.

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Nov 16

Lake Mille Lacs walleye regulation to change Dec. 1

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Walleye anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs are reminded that effective Dec. 1, the regulation allows them to keep four walleye up to 18 inches, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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Nov 16

Roadsides for Wildlife kick-off event is Dec. 1

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The importance of roadsides for wildlife habitat is the topic of a special event to be held at the Farmington Public Library from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
The free event is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

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Nov 16

DNR seeks citizen input on Parks and Trails Legacy Plan

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A draft State and Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Plan will be available for review and comment, starting in December. This legislatively mandated plan establishes a vision and guides funding for the next 25 years of state and regional park and trail efforts in Minnesota.

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Nov 16

$3.6 million awarded for state conservation projects

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the award of $3.6 million in 35 grants through the Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant program.
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Nov 16

Nominees sought for 18th annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) and Turn In Poachers (TIP) are asking hunters to share stories of exemplary hunting behavior by nominating hunters for the 18th Annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award.

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Nov 16

Pure Fishing Launches MS Tag Technology

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MS Tag technology is a new way to view a product’s many features and benefits. When consumers download the free app to their smartphone they instantly have access to the latest information on Pure Fishing products.

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Nov 16

What Are Some Of Your Most Unusual Fishing Catches?

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If you go fishing very often you will have some unusual catches. They mount up over the years and range from slightly different to completely unexpected experiences. I have had my share of surprises. Share some of yours in the comments section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

What Are Some Of Your Most Unusual Fishing Catches?
What Are Some Of Your Most Unusual Fishing Catches? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 10:13:02.
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Nov 16

‘Anything a guy wants,’ this shop has

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The snow blowers, golf clubs, bows and turkey fryers outside the shop say it all.

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Nov 15

Latvia: Camu Fishing boat 380

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Hand laminated fiberglass. Boat has been made taking into consideration the experience and requirements of fisherman’s and hunters for comfortable and fruitful recreation – 360o turnable, removable chair with height control and fishing-rod holder.

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Nov 15

Fishing Column: Blackfish daily bag limit increases Tuesday

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Anglers will be able to keep a few more blackfish off the structures as the daily recreational bag limit increases today from one fish to six.

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Nov 15

The Best Fly-Fishing Gear Ever Made

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So my editor asked me to do a piece on fly-fishing gear for our holiday gift guide.

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