Feb 01

Menendez Joins Largemouth Mafia

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Paducah, Kentucky – Mark Menendez unveils his tournament boat with a new look and new wrap. Fishing fans will be treated to the ride of the future. Th

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Feb 01

Website Benefits Hunter Education Students and Graduates

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A website designed to promote the importance of hunter education and gun safety benefits both potential students and graduates, according to Jon Hanso

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Feb 01

"POTS OFF REEF" BILL PASSES THROUGH SENATE COMMITTEE

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For the third time in as many legislative sessions, the Pots off the Reefs bill has been reported successfully out of the NJ Senate Environment and En

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Feb 01

Martin wins FLW Series tourney on final day at Okeechobee

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OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2010) – Team National Guard pro Scott Martin of Clewiston, Fla., caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces Satu

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Feb 01

2009-2010 Trout Stocking Schedule

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* Stocking dates are subject to change. For last-minute updates, contact the hatchery that is stocking your location. Phone numbers for hatcheries ar

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Feb 01

WFN News reports on Floridas cold-weather fish kill

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DENVER, COLORADO -WFN NEWS, the industry's first news program reporting on the stories and events that shape the fishing industry will present news ab

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Feb 01

Public meeting will discuss Columbia River sturgeon fishery

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VANCOUVER, Wash. – State fishery managers from Washington and Oregon will hold a public meeting here Thursday, Feb. 11, to discuss the development of

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Feb 01

Yamaha-powered boats available for testing

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The 2010 Miami International Boat Show® is again right around the corner. Last November, Yamaha launched its largest new product line in the company'

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Feb 01

IT’S OFFICIAL— HIGHLAND COUNTY DEER IS A NEW STATE RECORD

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DAYTON, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that another record-setting deer has been harvested in southwestern Ohio. On Saturday, January 30, the 18-point non-typical (non-symmetrical antlered) deer, taken by Brian Stephens on November 30, 2009 with a muzzleloader in Highland County, was officially scored.

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Feb 01

Daiwa Announces “Beat Mike Folkestad” Award

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Mike Folkestad is already up in the Delta for the WON BASS Nitro/Mercury Delta Invitational slated for Feb. 5-6 out of Russo’s Marine. And while Mike will do his best to win this event just like his many victories on the WON BASS circuit, he’s got a great prize from Daiwa for whoever manages to be the lucky angler who places one spot in front of him in the Pro Division.

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Feb 01

“POTS OFF REEF” BILL PASSES THROUGH SENATE COMMITTEE

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For the third time in as many legislative sessions, the Pots off the Reefs bill has been reported successfully out of the NJ Senate Environment and Energy Committee.
Senate Bill number 221 (S 221) introduced by Sen. Sean T. Kean and co-sponsored by Sen. Jeff Van Drew and Sen. Andrew R. Ciesla will now await action by the full Senate which is not likely to come until a companion Assembly bill progresses. That Assembly bill, A 1152, was recently introduced by Assembly representatives David P. Rible and Mary Pat Angelini, and has eight additional co-sponsors. The assembly version of the Pots off the Reefs bill has been referred to the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.

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Feb 01

Man rescued from icy waters of Presque Isle Bay

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A fire chief says a man had to be rescued when he plunged through the ice on Erie’s Presque Isle Bay while riding on an ice sailboat.

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Feb 01

FWC extends suspension of saltwater fishing to aid cleanup

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has extended its executive order that temporarily suspends certain saltwater fishing regulations to allow people and local communities to legally dispose of dead fish found in the water and on the shore. This order initially was issued on Jan. 15 in response to numerous reports of dead saltwater fish killed by the recent extended cold-weather period in Florida.

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Feb 01

WFN News reports on Florida’s cold-weather fish kill

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DENVER, COLORADO -WFN NEWS, the industry’s first news program reporting on the stories and events that shape the fishing industry will present news about the fish kill in Florida due to the cold weather and more on Tuesday, February 2, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. A new episode of the weekly news program airs each Tuesday night as a lead-in to the network’s primetime theme block Fly Fishing Tuesday from 8-10 pm ET. For a complete schedule, visit www.WFN.tv.

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Feb 01

Alabama’s state-owned lakes to return to regular schedule

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February 1 marks the return of the fishing season schedule for 22 of Alabama’s 23 State-owned public fishing lakes, commonly known as state lakes or county lakes. Madison County Lake will open February 5. Noted for quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie (in some lakes), these smaller lakes warm more quickly than larger waters. State lakes also provide excellent bank fishing, pier and boat fishing.

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