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  Wisconsin black bear hunters have until Dec. 10 to submit an application for 2017 hunting season permits. Bear hunters are reminded that harvest permits (Class A licenses) are issued via drawing, and hunters must apply for several years in some management zones before they receive a permit. In addition bear hunters are reminded that they can apply for a permit or... READ MORE

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The deadline for firearms wild turkey hunters to apply for early season spring hunting permits is Friday, Jan. 27, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The spring season, which runs from Wednesday, April 12, to Wednesday, May 31, is divided into six time periods. Only people age 18 and older who want to hunt using a firearm during the first two time periods (A or B) need to apply for a spring turkey permit. Permits for the remaining time periods (C-F) can be...READ MORE

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  A bull elk harvested by a Seward girl in September is not only the new non-typical record for Nebraska, it also ranks 16th in the all-time world records maintained by the Boone and Crockett Club. Hannah Helmer’s bull, harvested on the Sept. 24 opener of the elk season in the Hat Creek Unit near Crawford, was officially scored at 430 6/8 on Nov. 30 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife biologist Randy Stutheit. That topped the previous mark of... READ MORE

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  Last month in November, a Michigan hunter mistakenly shot an elk thinking it was a really big whitetail deer. Now, hes facing some pretty hefty fines. Michigan DNR officer Lt. Gorno, who confirmed the incident, saying, it happens every year, its foggy and hunters just get confused somehow, but it happens every year. Lt. Gorno also confirmed the charges for such a mistake would be a $5000 fine plus a fee of $500 for every point on the elks rack. Talk about an expensive mistaken identity! The hunter brought the elk to the Atlanta, Michigan check station, where DNR officers told the hunter... READ MORE

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  Deceased gray foxes displaying symptoms of Canine Distemper have been reported recently in the Upper Connecticut River Valley and southern New Hampshire. The NH Fish and Game Department and the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food advise the public to be aware of this situation and to be diligent about keeping pet vaccinations current. In addition... READ MORE

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North Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 4. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 10 and continues through Jan. 1, 2017. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 22, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Dec. 30. Light goose hunting closes statewide Jan. 1, 2017. Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant... READ MORE

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To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2017, 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 2017 include... READ MORE

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  Anglers fishing North Dakota waters this winter are reminded of new regulations implemented since last year. The statewide possession limit for bluegill, yellow perch and white bass has been reduced from 80 to 40 each. Sweet Briar Dam and Braun Lake are now open to darkhouse spearfishing, while Larimore Dam and Wood Lake are closed to darkhouse spearers. In addition... READ MORE

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The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission set 2017 groundfish regulations. For the recreational angler, the new regulations will require all groundfish anglers to have a descending device on board the vessel, and will require its use for all rockfish released outside of 30 fathoms. Anglers can find more information about descending devices and how to use them on the department website. The seven fish marine bag limit will remain in place, with the following adjustments for 2017... READ MORE

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The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the opening of the ocean and bay recreational crab fishery along the southern Oregon coast from Floras Creek (just north of Port Orford) to the California border. The ocean and bay recreational crab fishery also remains open along the northern coast from Tillamook Head to the mouth of the Columbia River, including the area inside the Columbia River mouth. Tillamook Head is located between Seaside and... READ MORE

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  Just recently, Charlie Black was out walleye fishing with a buddy on Pueblo Reservoir in Colorado. They had done pretty well, catching a good number of fish along with several keepers. After he finished fishing the Marina point, Charlie was thinking of heading in for the day, but decided to give one more spot a try. The two anglers made a run to another point along the south shoreline and found a lot of fish. Charlie dropped his #7 Purpledescent Jigging Rap down into the depths and started catching... READ MORE

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The pro-staff at the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy will team up with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Tails-a-Waggin guide service for the academy’s first-ever upland game bird hunting clinic Saturday, Dec. 17. This class will take place at Tails-a-Waggin Acres game bird preserve in Marion Michigan. In addition... READ MORE

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