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Based on overwhelming support received during public meetings in March, Iowa DNR is extending current length limits in Mississippi River Pools 12-20 to now include the entire Mississippi River in Iowa as of April 1st, 2020. This change will reflect regulation changes in Minnesota and Wisconsin waters of Pools 9-12. The entire Iowa/Wisconsin and Iowa/Illinois Mississippi River boundary waters will now have uniform walleye regulations posted at access areas... READ MORE

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As of this writing April 2, 2020, Iowa's hunting and fishing regulations are not affected by the current COVID-19 health emergency in Iowa. Despite rumors on social media channels, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has no plans to eliminate seasons, relax regulations or change license prices. Fishing and hunting regulations exist to protect human safety as well as wildlife populations over... READ MORE

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Under a New Emergency Order, Delaware state parks and wildlife areas remain open but now with additional restrictions for residents and visitors. Under the latest directive, anyone who enters Delaware from another state must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. The order applies to individuals who would like to fish, hunt or intended to visit state parks and wildlife areas, including the state’s golf courses. Surf fishing under the emergency order will only be allowed with the following restrictions... READ MORE

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   The Oregon spring Chinook season originally scheduled to open April 16 is cancelled, and steelhead fishing is also closing April 16 on the Umatilla River.The closure will be in effect from the Hwy 730 bridge to the CTUIR reservation boundary (approximately 0.7 miles above Hwy 11 bridge). Returns to Threemile Dam are predicted to be approximately 50 percent of the needed return number to... READ MORE

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The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' State Lakes are closing immediately to comply with Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-16 relating to COVID-19. SCDNR’s State Lakes offer fishing access to the public in areas where public fishing is often not easily available. A list and map of the 16 lakes is available online. SCDNR staff are currently in the process of posting closed signs on... READ MORE

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   Texas private recreational angler red snapper season opens Monday, June 1, 2020 for a projected 63-days in federal waters. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. The season length is based on historical landing data, last year’s fishing effort data and the state’s allocation from the 2019 stock assessment. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged; 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in... READ MORE

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   The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s random draw for 2020 elk hunts has been over for weeks, and all leftover permit-tags are gone — with one exception. More than 600 hunt permit-tags remain available for the minimal occurrence zone/low-density  hunt in game management units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B. There are two ways that hunters can purchase these leftovers on a first-come, first-served basis by... READ MORE

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The Michigan 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Season to open April 18 and run through May 31.Detailed information about spring turkey regulations, management units, hunting hours and more can be found in the Spring Turkey Digest. For a full list of regulations and legal descriptions see the Wildlife Conservation Order. Any leftover licenses will be sold until quotas are met. Any limited-quota licenses that remain as of March 30 at 10 a.m. EST may be purchased by any hunter, including... READ MORE

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   The Granite State’of New Hampshire's 2020 spring turkey hunt remains slated to open on May 1, and run through May 31, with the youth turkey hunt taking place the preceding weekend, Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. However, this is subject to change based on the statewide efforts to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Because of this public health emergency, many licensing agents may be closed or... READ MORE

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently announced several changes to the 2020 trout season changes to the Atlantic striped bass fishing regulations within the Delaware Estuary, Delaware River, and West Branch Delaware River. Other changes include... READ MORE

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As the State of Colorado continues taking measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, CPW will close all playgrounds, campgrounds, camping and camping facilities (including yurts and cabins) at Colorado’s state parks as well as camping at State Wildlife Areasas of March 26 until further notice. CPW will notify all campers currently on-site to vacate immediately. non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails, boat ramps, marinas and shorelines remain open foe now.  Restrooms also remain open, however... READ MORE

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   West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that to encourage solitary outdoor activity during the coronavirus outbreak, state residents can enjoy free fishing through Friday, April 24. The requirement to possess a fishing license to fish in state-regulated waters has been waived for state residents, though anglers must practice safe social distancing. Law enforcement officers with the DNR will continue to patrol all... READ MORE

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  Attn: waterfowl hunters, tell your friends !

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