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The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the ODFW announce the opening of razor clam harvesting on the central Oregon coast. Recreational and commercial razor clam harvesting is now open from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River (in Florence). Recent samples taken from the area indicate the marine biotoxin domoic acid has dropped below the closure limit.; Recreational and commercial razor clamming remains closed from... READ MORE

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  Evolution is a slow process. We tend to believe that the trout swimming in our rivers now are smarter than the ones that were swimming there 25 or even 100 years ago, but the truth is they’ll eat the same flies they did back then. Thanks to modern synthetic materials and flashy new patterns, a lot of the old stuff has lost its rightful place in fly boxes. But sometimes those forgotten gems save the day, or crush more fish than the latest and greatest bug.  So, this winter... READ MORE

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Colorado wants to remind hunters that Over-the-counter rifle elk-hunting licenses are no longer available for Game Management Unit 83 in the San Luis Valley during the second and third rifle seasons. All elk licenses for the unit are now limited; rifle hunters must apply for an elk tag through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife limited license draw. The deadline to apply for a limited license is April 7. The easiest way to apply for a limited license is... READ MORE

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   The N.C. WRC will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30, unless closed or extended through proclamation. The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream to Albemarle Sound, including the Cashie, Middle and Eastmost rivers. Anglers are required to use... READ MORE

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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission adopted all 44 proposals presented at public hearings in January, though several were modified before adoption. The effective date for these regulations is Aug. 1, 2020. During the open comment period, the Commission received input from constituents regarding the proposed changes. Commissioners carefully weighed those comments and amended the following... READ MORE

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   Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license for elk, deer, black bear and turkey in Colorado in 2020 are urged to study up on all the changes in license requirements and fees prior to the March 1 opening of the application period (March 1 – April 7 at 8 p.m. MT).  For a good overview of what’s in store, check out CPW’s "What's New" video for the 2020 big-game seasons. Important changes for hunters to take note of include... READ MORE

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  Anglers in the southern two-thirds of the state have until the end of the day on Monday, March 2, to remove their fish houses from Minnesota lakes. The removal deadline for those in the northern one-third of the state is Monday, March 16. The northern and southern parts of the state are split by a line that runs west-east along U.S. Highway 10, east along Highway 34 to Minnesota Highway 200, east along Highway 200 to... READ MORE

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   If you didn’t draw a wildlife management area turkey hunt permit during the regular drawing, there’s still a chance to get a spot to hunt some of Arkansas’s most popular WMAs. All leftover permits will be available online on a first-come, first-served online sale beginning 8 a.m., Feb. 28. The only WMA turkey hunting permits left for sale are for hunts where more permits were available than the number of people applying, but that doesn’t mean... READ MORE

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Florida 2020 Spotted Sea Trout, Gray Triggerfish & Snook season opens to harvest in Gulf state and Federal waters March 1. GREY TRIGGERFISH; The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 1, closing to harvest May 2, 2020.  SNOOK; The recreational harvest season for snook opens March 1 in some Gulf waters, including... READ MORE

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  The Iowa (DNR) is accepting comments on proposed changes to walleye length limits on the Mississippi River, through March 5. The DNR is proposing to extend current length limits in Mississippi River Pools 12-20 to include the entire Mississippi River in Iowa. This change will reflect regulation changes in Minnesota and Wisconsin waters of Pool 9-12. If approved, the entire... READ MORE

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The Maryland DNR is supporting a joint resolution proposed by the Maryland General Assembly that will move the state closer to controlling the invasive blue catfish population by commercial harvest.  A native of the Mississippi River basin, blue catfish were introduced to the mid-Atlantic in the 1970s. Since then it has exploded in population and range, and can now be found throughout Chesapeake Bay and... READ MORE

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  The Wisconsin DNR will accept applications for the 2020 elk hunting tags March 1 - May 31. This fall marks the third elk hunt in state history. Elk tage applications can be purchased by Wisconsin residents through the DNR Go Wild license system. Each potential hunter may apply once online or by visiting a license agent. The application fee is $10. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raffle tickets are... READ MORE

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   The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted nine proposed modifications to wolf hunting and trapping for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, extending wolf hunting opportunity, opening more areas to wolf trapping and extending trapping seasons, which all take effect immediately.  Specifically, the season modifications include... READ MORE

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Individuals wanting to have their big game antlers, horns or skulls measured and scored by official Boone & Crockett scorers will have an opportunity to do so free of charge this March. The scoring event will be held at the at the Fish & Game Regional Office located at 4279 Commerce Circle in Idaho Falls. Measuring will be done according to Boone & Crockett standards for North American game animals. Submissions will be accepted at... READ MORE

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