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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) completed its early January aerial waterfowl survey this week as part of the nationwide Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey. The survey estimate of the Mississippi Delta is 1,442,406 total ducks, including 678,235 mallards. The extreme cold weather which swept across the country late last week and remained through early portions of this week likely had a... READ MORE

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is among the partners to host the Seventh Annual Daniel Greer Memorial Youth Waterfowl Hunt. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 11 at Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area. The event is held in honor of U.S. Marine Corporal Daniel Greer who lost his life in August 2010 while serving in southern Afghanistan. He was an Ashland City firefighter and avid outdoorsman. The hunt is for youth ages... READ MORE

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  A new state record yellow perch is being verified by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The fish measured 15 and one-half inches in length and weighed 2 pounds, 3 ounces.  Trent McCoy caught the fish in Lake Dartmore just north of Crossville on Monday, Jan. 16. The previous record, a 2 pound, 2 ounce -yellow perch was set by Jackie Kersey at Parksville Lake, Polk County in March 2010. Trent McCoy, a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, has been angling since... READ MORE

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be one of the sponsors for the Eighth Annual Maury County Youth Small Game and Predator Hunt to be held Feb. 11. The free event is for youth from ages 9-15 who must have a TWRA Hunter Education certification by the hunt date and have all the appropriate licenses and permits. Hunters must also provide their own firearm and ammunition. The day’s activities will begin at 6 a.m. with... READ MORE

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  The Arizona Game and Fish Department has announced that Arizona continues to be clear of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a neurodegenerative wildlife disease that is fatal to deer and elk. Department officials did not find any cases of CWD in the 750-plus deer (mule and white-tailed) and elk that were harvested by hunters and voluntarily submitted for testing in 2016. Game and Fish has been testing for the presence of the disease in Arizona since 1998. In addition... READ MORE

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released the Angler’s Guide to the California Heritage Trout Challenge, a new online tool for those interested in fishing for California’s heritage trout. The guide provides anglers with detailed information on how to complete the Heritage Trout Challenge, including information about where to catch native trout, identification tips and a history of habitat restoration efforts. In addition... READ MORE

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Beginning in 2017, permits to bait wildlife on the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Forest (CLHF), a 146,400-acre property located in Pittsburg, Clarksville and Stewartstown, NH, will be awarded by a lottery administered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Region 1 Office in Lancaster, NH. A maximum of 40 permits to bait bear and 20 permits to bait other species (i.e., deer, coyote) will be awarded across 11 trapping units on the CLHF. To be considered in the lottery, applications must be received by... READ MORE

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  Oregon spring bear hunters are reminded that the deadline to apply for a controlled hunt is Friday, Feb. 10. Apply online, at a license sales agent or use the fax/mail order application form found online. Draw results will be available by Feb. 20. Hunters who haven’t yet applied for the draw can purchase a 1st come, 1st serve SW Oregon spring bear tag. As of today, about... READ MORE

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The Sprague River near Klamath Falls will close to all fishing beginning Monday, Jan. 23 through April 21, 2017.The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the emergency regulation today in order to protect spawning redband trout from the stress and mortality associated with fishing pressure and handling. The redband trout spawning in the Sprague River spend much of their lives in Upper Klamath Lake and move into the river, up to... READ MORE

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  Washington razor clam diggers can look forward to a five-day opening beginning Jan. 27 at Copalis beach, overlapping with three days of digging at Mocrocks. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the opening on evening tides at those two beaches after marine toxin tests confirmed the clams on the beaches are safe to eat. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides... READ MORE

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The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission recently voted to implement the next phase of the state's reform policy on Columbia River salmon management, including updates to provisions for fall chinook salmon. The updated policy builds on a joint strategy by Washington and Oregon to restructure recreational and commercial salmon fisheries on the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. The policy included a four-year transition period, with full implementation scheduled for 2017, but also allowed for... READ MORE

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  Wildlife biologists are frequently contacted by concerned residents who spot coyotes in urban or suburban areas. But this is seldom a cause for alarm! Coyotes are omnivorous, eating mostly small mammals, vegetation, and insects. Like all wildlife, these predators play important roles in their environment, such as helping to control rodent populations. There is no need to report sightings to wildlife officials unless the animal appears hurt, sick, or habituated (meaning the animal has lost its natural fear of humans). If you do encounter an... READ MORE

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With Delaware spring wild turkey hunting season fast approaching, DNRECs Hunter Education Program reminds both resident and non-resident hunters that they must pass a Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife-approved course on turkey hunting before they can legally hunt turkeys in the First State. For hunters who choose to take the one-day Wild Turkey Hunter Education Course offered by the Division of Fish & Wildlife to fulfill their mandatory course requirement, registration is now open for course dates in Kent and New Castle counties. Sussex County course dates in March will be.... READ MORE

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  The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has a Becoming An Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop May 5-7 at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City. With more than 25 different classes to choose from, attendees can craft the perfect outdoor weekend, tailored specifically to their interests. Cost for the three-day workshop is.... READ MORE

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