Jan 05

USDA ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINES

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Programs designed to assist with soil, water, and wildlife habitat conservation
WICHITA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that applications are being accepted for the agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP). The first cutoff application period for both programs for this fiscal year is Jan. 15, 2010.

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Jan 05

2010 FISHING REGULATIONS AVAILABLE SOON

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Where to fish, how to fish legally, what to fish for, and much more included
PRATT — Printed copies of the 2010 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary booklet will be available in early January, according to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. From new regulations allowing bowfishing for catfish to regulations on aquatic nuisance species, the booklet has everything the angler needs to begin the New Year right.

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Jan 05

Look for Fish and Game at these exciting winter events:

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ROCKINGHAM HUNTING & FISHING EXPO: Saturday and Sunday, January 9-10, 2010, at Rockingham Park in Salem, N.H. This expo features many local and national outdoor products and services. See the New Hampshire record buck. Hunting and fishing seminars by local experts and special scavenger hunt for the kids. For more information, visit http://www.rockinghamexpo.com.

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Jan 05

Asian Carp Update …

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Jan 05

Midwest Fishing Report: Ice thickening

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Ice conditions rapidly stabilized over the area after the rains and heavy snows around Christmas.

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Jan 05

Michigan Outdoor Writer Wins 2009 Wrangler® ProGearâ„¢ “Garments are Gear” Column Contest

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2010) – Wrangler® announced today Jerry Dennis of Traverse City, Mich., won the 2009 Wrangler® ProGearâ„¢ “Garments are Gear” Column Contest for members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) with his humorous tribute to long underwear.

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Jan 05

Louisiana Shrimp Task Force to meet Wednesday

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The next meeting of the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. in the Louisiana Room at Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters located at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.

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Jan 05

Markel Insurance new sponsor for PAA Series

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Markel American Insurance Company, a leader in boating and powersports coverage, has partnered with the Professional Anglers Association and the 2010 Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series. Markel has specialized in boat coverage for over 30 years, and they understand the needs of both recreational and professional anglers alike. PAA member Shaw Grigsby is part of the Markel promotional staff, but he has been a customer for far longer than a spokesman. According to Shaw, “Markel understands the type of coverage fishermen need. It is by far the most affordable, most complete boat insurance on the water.”

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Jan 05

MASSACHUSETTS MAN KILLED IN PITTSBURG, N.H., SNOWMOBILE CRASH

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CONCORD, N.H. — Wayne W. Armstrong, 60, of Tyngsborough, Mass., was killed last night (January 4, 2010) when the snowmobile he was operating crashed

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Jan 05

A Fishing Resolution I Can Love

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For the past eight years I have tried to go fishing every single day in a calendar year. Think about that – going fishing every day, no matter what the weather, no matter how sick, no matter where you travel. My first seven tries failed. Something – a trip out of the US, an operation on my hand, something, made me miss days. But 2009 was different!

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

A Fishing Resolution I Can Love
A Fishing Resolution I Can Love originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 10:52:11.
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Jan 04

Blood Oath

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I had a number of “secret” fishing spots when I was growing up. Several were like the small mangrove creek that I had to drag or push the boat across a flat to get to, and I was convinced that I was the only one ever to fish this hidden creek… Read more…
Blood Oath originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 05:05:22.
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Jan 04

Aquarium reels in old fishing equipment

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Rick Wilkinson is a surf-fishing instructor at the North Carolina Aquarium who spends his spare time rebuilding donated fishing gear.

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Jan 03

Chris Niskanen: There’s a creative spark behind the Vexilar fishing electronics company

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Steve Baumann, owner of the Vexilar fishing electronics company, keeps a stack of warranty cards on his desk to learn more about his customers.

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Jan 02

Colorado’s ice fishing season off to good start

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Ice fishing in Colorado is off to a good start this season. The ice fishing season is just getting started in the Colorado mountains, and fishermen say their catches are looking nice so far.

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Jan 02

East Central Florida Fishing Outlook, January 2010

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Mosquito Creek Outdoor’s Central Florida Fishing Outlook for January 2010 By Captain Tom Van Horn Reflecting back on 2009, recreational anglers

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