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  As cold temperatures begin to make ice on Minnesota lakes, ice anglers and spearers are gearing up for winter fishing action. For many, winter is a time to seek out the eager-to-bite northern pike. This will be the first ice fishing season of new northern pike zone regulations throughout Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The new regulations went into effect in May 2018 and created three distinct zones... READ MORE

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  Dec.10 is the deadline to apply for a Wisconsin 2019 spring turkey harvest authorization (previously known as a tag or permit). Turkey harvest authorizations are issued through a preference-based drawing system. For more information on the turkey preference drawing, see the Turkey Frequently Asked Questions. Applicants may choose up to two time period and zone combinations that they would like to hunt. As a third choice... READ MORE 

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Deadline to apply for Wisconsin 2019 Spring Black Bear Permits is Dec 10. Applications for permit drawings can be purchased online or through an authorized license agent. Bear hunters are reminded that due to the high interest in this hunt, hunters must apply for several years before receiving a permit through the drawing process for most bear management zones. In order for bear permit applicants to retain their accumulated preference points, they must... READ MORE

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  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, agricultural, and academic experts to understand the possible threat posed by the spread of the Asian longhorned tick in several U.S. states. New Jersey and eight other states—Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia—have reported finding the tick on a variety of hosts, including... READ MORE

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The general Montana hunting season has ended, but management season archery hunts for antlerless mule deer continue in both Glendive and Ekalaka through Feb. 15, 2019. No bucks may be harvested after the close of the general season (Nov. 25, 2018). The purpose of these hunts is to reduce conflicts with mule deer by reducing deer numbers in and adjacent to urban areas. Here is general information about these hunts... READ MORE

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  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division is holding three meetings on the coast to seek public input on possible dates for 2019 private recreational red snapper season in federal waters. There will be multiple options presented for the 2019 federal red snapper season that combine fishing days in the spring and summer. Options include... READ MORE 

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The week of December 3-8 may be the busiest week of the year for hunters in New Jersey: Six-day Firearm Deer and Black Bear hunting seasons (Segment B) open Monday 1/2 hour before sunrise, Permit Bow season continues in zones governed by Deer Regulation Sets #4-8, Permit Shotgun and Permit Muzzleloader seasons are open for antlerless deer only in zones governed by Regulation Sets #7-8. The pheasant/quail season closed on Dec 1 and reopens... READ MORE

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  North Dakota’s early mountain lion season in Zone 1 closed Sunday, Nov. 25, and the late season, when hunters can pursue lions with dogs, is now open. Under the season structure, a conditional season could open five days after the late season closes, for hunters to pursue the additional six mountain lions that were not taken durng the early season. The late season in Zone 1 opened Monday, Nov. 26 and is scheduled to run through... READ MORE

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North Dakota anglers are encouraged to refer to the 2018-20 North Dakota Fishing Guide or the state Game and Fish Department’s website for winter fishing regulations. In addition, anglers can visit the Game and Fish website for an extensive list of fishing questions and answers. Some winter fishing regulations include... READ MORE

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and North Dakota Department of Agriculture are once again opening the Coyote Catalog, a statewide effort designed to connect coyote hunters and trappers with landowners who are dealing with coyotes in their areas. Last winter, nearly 30 landowners participated in the Coyote Catalog, along with 500 hunters and trappers. Landowners, hunters and trappers can sign up at... READ MORE

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  Emergency rules establishing bag limits, season dates, and other regulations for harvesting catfish with a bow, crossbow or by hand are now in place while the Wisconsin DNR staff complete a companion permanent rule. The rules were signed by Gov. Scott Walker earlier this week following approval in November by the Natural Resources Board, the policymaking board for the Department of Natural Resources. The regulations include... READ MORE

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