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Florida Angler Reels in New Michigan State Record Smallmouth Bass
by TBC Press on 09/15/16
Michigan’s existing state record for smallmouth bass was broken Sunday by Robert Bruce Kraemer of Treasure Island, Florida. A longtime angler with a cottage in Indian River, Cheboygan County, Kraemer said he’s been fishing Michigan waters since 1965, but this is his first state-record catch. Using night crawlers for bait, Kraemer landed a 9.98-pound, 23.10-inch smallmouth bass while out on the Indian River. In addition... READ MORE
Oregon All-depth Groundfish Fishery to Reopen Oct 1
by TBC Press on 09/15/16The increased use of descending devices by halibut anglers was a key factor in contributing to the decision by fish managers to reopen the all-depth groundfish fishery on Oct. 1. The recreational groundfish season on the Oregon coast was closed outside the 20-fathom line July 15 in order to protect Yelloweye rockfish. In addition... READ MORE
Washington / Oregon Columbia River Season Extended for Hatchery Chinook
by TBC Press on 09/15/16
Recreational fishermen will have through Sept. 22 to keep hatchery Chinook salmon from Buoy 10 upstream to the Warrior Rock/Bachelor Island deadline under a season extension approved recently by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington. The season extension was adopted based on the latest fish passage and harvest data. It is the second time this month that the Buoy 10 Chinook season has been extended following lower than expected catch rates. In addition... READ MOREMaryland Deer Hunters Orientation and Qualification Dates Announced for Parker's Creek
by TBC Press on 09/14/16
The Parker’s Creek Wildlife Management Area in Calvert County will open for deer hunting this fall season. Those interested in hunting the area must possess a free Southern Region Seasonal Permit, complete a free Hunter Orientation and Shooting Qualification session and must make daily reservations. Orientation and qualification trainings are scheduled for the following... READ MORE
Oregon Steelhead Bag Limit Cut on the Columbia River above McNary Dam
by TBC Press on 09/14/16Oregon sport fishermen may only retain one hatchery steelhead upstream of McNary Dam, effective Sept. 15 - Dec. 31, under rules adopted by Columbia River fishery managers. The one steelhead bag limit, originally scheduled to begin Nov. 1 upstream of McNary Dam, will be implemented earlier to aid passage of wild steelhead destined for the upper Columbia, which are tracking behind expectations this year. In addition... READ MORE
Outlook Good for Wisconsin Northern Zone Waterfowl Hunting as Season Opens Sept 24
by TBC Press on 09/14/16Wisconsin had A near record numbers of ducks reported in spring, coupled with average breeding conditions and wet summer weather have set the stage for strong fall waterfowl hunting as the North Zone duck season opens Sept. 24. Although conditions were average to dry this spring, Wisconsin has seen abundant rainfall for most of the summer and even into early fall. In addition... READ MORE
Wisconsin Fall Turkey Hunting Opens Sept 17
by TBC Press on 09/14/16The Wisconsin 2016-17 fall turkey hunting season opens Sept 17th. Application deadline was Aug 1st for fall turkey and Dec 10 for spring turkey. Remaining permits went on sale August 27 Leftover permits will be issued on a one per-day basis until they are sold out. The fall turkey hunting outlook is... READ MORE
Wisconsin Archery Deer Hunting Opens Sept 17
by TBC Press on 09/14/16
The Wisconsin 2016-17 deer hunting opens with archery season Sept 17th. Harvest permits and licenses are not available online, but can be purchased at a variety of businesses and locations throughout the state. Resident and nonresident licenses are available; prices vary by residency, season, bag method and special designations. In addition... READ MORE
California General Deer Seasons Opens Sept 17
by TBC Press on 09/13/16
California’s 2016 general deer season will open in zones B1-B3, B5, B6, C1-C4, D6, D7, X9A, X9B and X12 on Saturday, Sept. 17. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds hunters to pay close attention to the occurrence of wild fires in their favorite hunting spots. Current information on forest closures can be found on the CDFW website. In addition... READ MOREMichigan Waterfowl Hunting Clinic in Cadillac Sept 24
by TBC Press on 09/13/16The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy in Cadillac, Michigan, will offer a waterfowl hunting clinic Saturday, Sept. 24.The class will start at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center at 10 a.m. and will run four to five hours. The cost is $25 and will include lunch. Registration is required prior to the class. Registration for the clinic is available on the Michigan e-store. In addition... READ MORE
Minnesota Surplus Permits Available for Camp Ripley Archery Hunts
by TBC Press on 09/13/16Minnesota hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery deer hunt can purchase surplus permits on a first-come first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 16. Hunters who already received a permit will not be allowed to purchase a surplus permit. A total of 1,081 permits remain for the first hunt which runs Thursday, Oct. 20, and Friday, Oct. 21, while 257 permits remain for the second hunt which runs Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. A person may only purchase a permit for one of the hunts. In addition... READ MORE
Minnesota to Propose Regulation Change for Lake Vermilion Walleye
by TBC Press on 09/13/16Lake Vermilion’s abundant, healthy walleye population is leading the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to consider a walleye regulation change starting in 2017. The DNR will host an open public meeting about the regulation proposals from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Tower Civic Center, 402 Pine St., in Tower... READ MORE
New Mexico Salmon Snagging at Heron Lake & Willow Creek Open Through Dec 31
by TBC Press on 09/13/16
New Mexico snagging season for kokanee salmon opened November 11 and runs through December 31 at Heron Lake & Willow Creek. Boats restricted to trolling speeds. Snagging is a technique for harvesting the soon-to-die salmon. The bag limit is 12 salmon a day and 24 in possession. In addition, there is an instructional video on snagging for... READ MORE
South Carolina Shellfish Season Opens Oct 1
by TBC Press on 09/13/16The 2016-2017 season for harvesting shellfish (clams, oysters, mussels and other bivalves) in coastal waters of South Carolina will open one half hour before official sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 1. The shellfish season will remain open through May 15, 2017, unless conditions warrant extending or shortening the season. Season dates apply to both recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting. In addition... READ MORE
Alaska Prince William Sound Hunters Reminded Not to Harvest Collared Black Bears
by TBC Press on 09/12/16
Alaska hunters in Prince William Sound Game Management Unit 6D are asked to avoid harvesting collared black bears. Declining black bear harvests in Prince William Sound have led to conservative measures including shorter hunting seasons, a maximum allowable harvest of 200 bears, and managing the hunt by registration permit. Biologists placed radio telemetry collars on 20 black bears captured and released this summer in the sound. In addition...READ MORE
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