Feb 21

Bridge work said to impact perch fishing – Leelanau Enterprise

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Bridge work said to impact perch fishingLeelanau Enterprise, MI“Even the fish aren’t happy,” said Bob Smith, owner of the Sportsmen Shop in Glen Arbor, when asked to describe the effect of construction on perch fishing in little Glen Lake. Smith said anglers are blaming the constant banging that goes along with …Chili contest draws ‘biggest turnout ever’ Leelanau Enterpriseall 2 news articles

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Feb 21

Community standards – Boston Globe

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Community standardsBoston Globe, United StatesLast month, a federal agency proposed reducing the number of fishing days by about 18 percent and closing vast stretches of ocean to protect cod, flounder, and other vulnerable species. Most small-boat fishermen in New England have already gone out of …Red tape, bleak future cut New England fishermen Alameda Times-Starall 4 news articles

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Feb 21

Police to run enhanced RIDE during ice fishing weekend

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York Regional Police warn you not to drink and drive during this weekenda s Canadian Ice Fishing Championship on Lake Simcoe.

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Feb 21

Cape Cod fishermen are among first to share and better manage … – Boston Globe

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Cape Cod fishermen are among first to share and better manage …Boston Globe, United StatesLast month, a federal agency proposed reducing the number of fishing days by about 18 percent and closing vast stretches of ocean to protect cod, flounder, and other vulnerable species. Most small-boat fishermen in New England have already gone out of …Red tape, bleak future cut New England fishermen Alameda Times-Starall 3 news articles

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Feb 20

More than 800 people attend first day of hunting and fishing show – Altoona Mirror

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More than 800 people attend first day of hunting and fishing showAltoona Mirror, PA"I got to get her prepped up before Mom turns her into a cheerleader," he said from inside the Blair County Convention Center where he and his family came to explore the fifth annual Outdoor Times Hunting & Fishing Show. Dad, mom and baby were among …

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Feb 20

Fishing movie to be shot in New Bedford – South Coast Today

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Fishing movie to be shot in New BedfordSouth Coast Today, MABy DON CUDDY NEW BEDFORD — The city's fishing industry will be in the spotlight this summer when an independent film company comes to shoot a feature film with the working title, "Whaling City." With a script written by Jay Burke, who grew up in …'Down at the Docks' details gritty lives of fishermen HollandSentinel.comall 6 news articles

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Feb 20

OUTDOORS: Fly fishing show comes to Pasadena Center – Whittier Daily News

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OUTDOORS: Fly fishing show comes to Pasadena CenterWhittier Daily News, CABy Keith Lair, Staff Writer Planning a fishing vacation can be a daunting process, and in these times of economic hardships, it can be even tougher. Veteran Mexican fly fisherman Gary Graham is ready to help, but it's not through his guide service. …

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Feb 20

Letter: Gone Fishing – New York Times

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Letter: Gone FishingNew York Times, United States1): My husband and I prefer snorkeling to fishing, except for what the latter might provide on our plate. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed your article on bonefishing in the Bahamas — perhaps because the fish are tossed back. …

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Feb 20

Spring Trout Releases Provide Fishing Opportunities around the State

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COLUMBUS, OH – Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this spring when more than 80,000 rainbow trout, each measuring 10 to 13 inches long, are released into 45 Ohio lakes and ponds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The releases will take place between mid-March and mid-May; anglers are reminded that the daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout.

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Feb 20

Fishing Report – Feb. 20

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Not much fishing action is occurring locally, according to Bill’s Bait in Jackson, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering tips for anyone willing to give it a try this weekend on Spirit Lake.

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Feb 20

Columbia River Spring Chinook Update

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The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has released an informational brochure outlining its efforts to reach agreement with Oregon on a joint catch-sharing policy for spring chinook salmon on the lower Columbia River. Fisheries managers for both states recently set fishing seasons for March and April , but the final allocation of spring chinook between sport and commercial fisheries remains unresolved.

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Feb 20

Division change means managing for cleaner water

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that it will align the responsibilities of two existing divisions into a new division focused on watershed management.
“This new division will approach conservation work differently,”

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Feb 20

Little fish looking to make big splash at Bassmaster Classic – Dallas Morning News

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Little fish looking to make big splash at Bassmaster ClassicDallas Morning News, TXFive of those Texans are Elite Series fishing legends with 50 Classic appearances among them. The other two are working guys who love tournament bass fishing. When they looked around during a press day event Thursday and saw the pros they've emulated …Bassmaster Classic Notebook: Day 1 FishingWorld.comDay One gamble ESPNBassmaster Classic will have Ballardo glued to television Manteca BulletinAustin American-Statesman – Basszone.comall 30 news articles

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Feb 20

Old-fashioned winter a boon for ice fishing

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The recently arrived electric bill indicated the average temperature for January had been 17 degrees.

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Feb 20

Derby gets kids hooked on fishing – NECN

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Derby gets kids hooked on fishingNECN, MA(Marnie MacLean, NECN: Casco, Maine) – Thousands of anglers are making their way to Sebago Lake in Maine this weekend for a big fishing derby. Those fishermen are looking for prize money but at today's kid's derby in Casco it was all about the fun. …Wardens Want Public To Avoid Ridges During Derby WCSH-TVall 2 news articles

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