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This winter, St. Louis-area trout anglers might need to buy some heavier tackle, according to (MDC) Fisheries Management Biologist Kevin Meneau. This season anglers had better bring some larger nets. While the average size of the fish is about 11 inches, Meneau said that this year MDC will also be stocking some extra-large whoppers as well. Some fish will weigh up to .. READ MORE

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  The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Commission’s Dec. 14 meeting for 2019-2020 turkey-hunting and deer-hunting season dates... READ MORE

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To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2019, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2019 include... READ MORE

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  Winter anglers are reminded that any fish house left unoccupied on North Dakota waters must be made out of materials that will allow it to float. A popular question this time of year is if campers qualify as legal fish houses. The answer is the same for any structure taken on the ice – if it’s left unattended, it must be able to float; if it’s not able to float, it must be removed when the angler leaves the ice. Other fish house regulations include... READ MORE

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  The application period for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2019 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts is Dec. 12 through Jan. 16. Applications are available and will be accepted at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online. Applications can be accepted until 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 16. Mailed applications will not be accepted. The areas available for the hunts are listed on the instruction sheet. Hunters have up to 13 choices, but... READ MORE

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The next round of evening razor-clam digs in Washington is set to begin Thursday, Dec. 20, just in time to take home some clams for the winter holidays. State shellfish managers with the WDFW approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed on any beach before noon. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides... READ MORE

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  After fiver years of pursuing a specific buck, a Wisconsin man finally sealed the deal on a 19-point buck in Chippewa Falls. Joshua Gawrysiak was in utter disbelief as he recounts the hunt. The 32-year-old said the buck had been chasing a doe near the stand he was sitting in when he shot him from roughly 20-yards away with his Matthews Compound bow. The buck ran a short distance before piling up shortly after. I cannot believe this. It... READ MORE

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Connecticut fall archery turkey and fall firearms turkey are separate seasons with their own unique bag limits and season timeframes. Fall archery turkey hunters are eligible to hunt after purchasing a Small Game and Deer Archery Permit and Resident Game Conservation Bird Stamp. License Requirements: Small Game and Deer Archery Permit and Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp. The 2018-19 fall archery turkey hunting season is as follows... READ MORE 

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  Hunt Connecticut Waterfowl through Jan 19, 2019. New For 2018-2019: The daily bag limit for pintail has been increased to 2. The NAP Canada goose season is being reduced from 70 days to 60 days and the bag limit is reduced from 3 per day to 2 geese per day. New for 2019-2020: the 2019-2020 mallard bag limit is being reduced from 4 per day to 2 per day. The 2018-2019 bag limit will remain at 4 mallards per day. In addition...READ MORE

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The Florida (FWC) 2019 regional seasons for bay scallop harvest from Franklin through Hernando counties will be the same as they were in 2018. Pasco County dates were slightly modified to ensure the season in that region opens on a Friday. The St. Joseph Bay/Gulf County season has not yet been set due to potential impacts from an ongoing red tide. The following regionally-specific bay scallop open seasons have been created by executive order for 2019 only... READ MORE

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  Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags for 2019 season starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7, 2019. Buy your special paddlefish license and tags on the Iowa DNR online licenses sales website. You can buy up to two tags – one from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31 and an additional tag from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, or... READ MORE

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The Iowa wildlife refuge at the Hawkeye Wildlife Area in Johnson County will be open for public use, including hunting and trapping, on Dec. 18. The main purpose of the refuge is to provide a safe resting and feeding area for waterfowl. The Hawkeye Wildlife Area is in the south duck and goose zone.  Iowa’s south zone duck season closed Dec. 11. Iowa’s goose season in the south zone closed Dec. 11 and will reopen on Dec. 22. through... READ MORE

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Hunt Nevada Ducks and Mergansers through Jan. 27, 2019. Hunting Hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Season is open to both resident and non-residents. The combined daily limit on all ducks is 7 including not more than: 2 hen mallards 2 pintails 2 redheads 2 canvasback 3 scaup (check scaup for season dates) The possession limit is three times the daily limit.  A Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Stamp is required for any person age 16 or older who... READ MORE 

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  Nevada resident and non resident may persue Blue Grouse (Dusky and Sooty), Ruffed Grouse Sept 1- through Dec 31. California and Gambel’s Quail Oct 13 and runs through Feb 3, 2019. Nevada Blue Grouse (Dusky and Sooty) and Ruffed Grouse opened Sept 1- through Dec 31 in Carson City, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Washoe and White Pine Counties. California, Gambel’s Quail and Mountain Quail runs through Feb 3, 2019. Daily bag limits are... READ MORE

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