Jun 06

Saltwater Fishermen Balk at National Registry

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Beginning in 2010, federal law will require all saltwater fishermen to be registered with the government. In states that already have a saltwater license, the criteria is met. …

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Jun 06

Columbus State wins college fishing event on Wheeler Lake – FLW Outdoors

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Columbus State wins college fishing event on Wheeler LakeFLW Outdoors, KYThe Columbus State University team of Casey Cook and Christopher Light, both of Columbus, Ga., won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeast Division event on Wheeler Lake Saturday with six bass weighing 11 pounds, 14 ounces. …

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Jun 06

Do you want to go fishing? – ESPN

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Do you want to go fishing?ESPNNational Fishing and Boating Week is June 6-14, the same week of many states' Free Fishing Days. For a wealth of fishing and boating information visit TakeMeFishing.org. You can even play the interactive game "Catch a Boat" and maybe win a boat. …National Fishing and Boating Week begins today Seattle Timesall 4 news articles

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Jun 06

Youth Fishing Rodeo Saturday

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Every year in June, the City of Huntsville’s Department of Recreation Services sponsors a The Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

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Jun 06

National Rip Current Awareness Week, June 7-13

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SANDUSKY, OH – As summer kicks off, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds beach-goers to be aware of the waves, currents and lakebed variations that occur on Lake Erie. In an effort to heighten public awareness of rip currents at beaches, each year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designates the first full week of June as National Rip Current Awareness Week.

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Jun 06

Scholarships for NH Youth Natural/Environmental Leader Summer Prog

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CONTACT:
Audra Bucklin, Kimball Union Academy, 603-469-2109 Judy Silverberg, NHFG, 603-271-3211 June 5, 2009
CALLING NEW HAMPSHIRE YOUTH TO BECOME NH NATURAL LEADERS APPLY FOR YOUR SCHOLARSHIP TODAY FOR SUMMER SESSION JULY 19-AUGUST 1, 2009!

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Jun 06

WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO HOLD JUNE WORKSHOP IN TRINIDAD

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TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Colorado Wildlife Commission will examine draft regulations pertaining to Habitat Stamp and game damage legislation, discuss the Division of Wildlife Strategic Plan and hear staff comment on the Five-Year Review of Big Game Season Structure at its June workshop in Trinidad.

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Jun 06

Decree Parties Take Steps to Improve Delaware River Flow Plan

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Harrisburg, PA – Modifications to the Delaware River flow plan by the parties to the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decree on the Delaware River, announced Monday by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), represent a modest step toward meeting the needs of fish and aquatic organisms within our waters, the Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) said today.

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Jun 06

Rule change on Gray Wolf River to protect wild summer steelhead

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Actions: Change the game fish rules on the Gray Wolf River to: All game fish – catch and release. Selective gear rules in effect.
Effective dates: June 6, 2009 until further notice.
Species affected: Trout and all game fish.

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Jun 06

TPWD Battles Giant Salvinia On Caddo Lake

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Fate of unique wetland hangs in the balance
UNCERTAIN, Texas — Caddo Lake, the only large, naturally formed lake in Texas, has been designated as a wetland of international importance. It supports an ecosystem found nowhere else in Texas.

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Jun 06

Northern zone bass season opens June 20

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MADISON – Anglers heading out for the northern zone bass opener on June 20 should prepare for post-spawn, hungry fish.
Anglers will find plenty of nice smallies and largemouth bass when the northern bass zone season opens June 20.

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Jun 06

MID-ATLANTIC STATES PARTNER TO PROTECT AND MANAGE THE OCEAN

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New York, New York – Yesterday at an Ocean Summit in New York City, the State of Maryland joined with the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia to announce a new Mid-Atlantic ocean partnership designed to address the region’s priority ocean issues including offshore energy, climate change, water quality, and habitat protection. The states’ governors, through the newly formed Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, will advocate in one voice to leverage greater state influence on the management of offshore areas and help guide federal and interstate actions and resources.

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Jun 06

FLORIDA’S BOBBY LANE CRUISING IN LEAD AT BASSMASTER ELITE EVENT

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PARIS, Tennessee – Throughout two competition days, Bobby Lane has taken it fairly easy on Kentucky Lake, and it’s debatable as to whether the Lakeland, Florida, pro has broken a sweat. But don’t let that fool you. Lane, with 54 pounds, 7 ounces after Day Two on Thursday, has employed a cunning strategy at the SpongeTech Tennessee Triumph, managing a “special” spot for a fraction of his day while employing a tight defense as he leads the field heading into the final two days of competition at the sixth regular-season Bassmaster Elite Series event.

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Jun 06

A new generation of anglers – ESPN

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A new generation of anglersESPNBy Alex Wilson SHERWOORD, Ark. — As the bass fishing community searches for more ways to attract a new generation of anglers, weigh-ins of the Academy Sports + Outdoors Women's Bassmaster Tour provide a link between the professionals of today and …

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Jun 06

National Fishing and Boating Week begins today – Seattle Times

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National Fishing and Boating Week begins todaySeattle Times, United StatesNational Fishing and Boating Week is June 6-14, and this a perfect time to get the family and kids outdoors and away from the distractions of everyday life like the TV, computer, video games, iPods and cellphones. For boating, the Northwest Marine …NC fishing, boating week has kids' angling events WRAL.comall 17 news articles

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