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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness. Commissioners meeting at the Florida Institute of Public Safety near Tallahassee approved implementation of new black bass conservation measures, which will go into effect July 1.  Anglers will be allowed to keep smaller, more abundant largemouth bass. Length limits for black bass species will be changed and many specific rules for different water bodies will be eliminated. READ MORE

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   Missouri River trout surveys indicate rainbow numbers remain above the long-term average and brown trout numbers are near average between Holter Dam and the town of Cascade, said a state fisheries biologist. State fisheries crews last fall estimated 4,073 rainbow trout greater than 10 inches long per mile near the town of Craig on the Missouri. Not only is that above the long-term average of 3,307 rainbows per mile, but continues a trend of above average numbers for the fifth consecutive year. The population was bigger in size and slightly lower in abundance than the past several years.. READ MORE

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Proposals for Ohio’s 2016-2017 deer season dates and bag limits to remain mostly unchanged according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)  Among the noteworthy proposals was to move the two-day deer-gun season to Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28-29. They also proposed to move the line which separates the north and south waterfowl hunting zones farther north. Other changes include... READ MORE

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   Take advantage of the many hunter education opportunities available right now and get hunter education certified before spring turkey season (which runs April 15-May 31 statewide plus a youth-only season April 9-10). Hunter education is required for all hunters under the age of 18 and encouraged for adults, too. The classes cover important issues like hunter ethics and respect for private landowners; wildlife management and identification; firearms handling and safety; hunt preparation and techniques; survival; and introductory bowhunting.  ODFW offers two types of hunter education classes:.. READ MORE

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Aiken County's Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve will be open to the public on the first three Saturdays during the month of March (5, 12, and 19). The final Saturday (March 26) will be reserved for a youth turkey hunt.  The Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Ecological Reserve is composed of 10,600 acres owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. The area is located in Aiken County, along the Savannah River and south of the town of Jackson, off SC 125. Access is through the check station gate off Brown Road. The area will be open for scouting, fishing and some other outdoor activities. All visitors must sign in before entering and sign out prior to leaving.  Also... READ MORE

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Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 22. The Vermont 2016 Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order will occur statewide. The daily bag limit is 15 snow geese, and there is no possession limit. Waterfowl hunting regulations in effect last fall will apply during the 2016 Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order with the exception that unplugged shotguns and electronic calls may be used, and shooting hours will be extended until one half hour after sunset.  READ MORE

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Three new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) were detected in Frederick County during the 2015 deer hunting season. Two deer were harvested by hunters and the third was killed by a vehicle. All three deer were located within 2 miles of the West Virginia state line.  In total, 13 CWD-positive deer have been detected in Virginia since CWD was first discovered in western Frederick County in fall 2009.  READ MORE

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s annual sale of wildlife assets will take place April 2-3 at the 2016 Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a change in venue from the International Sportsmen’s Expo (ISE) set for March 10-13 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.  The Wildlife Assets Program enables the public to legally purchase antlers, head mounts, hides and other wildlife parts that have been seized during law enforcement investigations, obtained from animals killed in vehicle collisions or acquired through donations. READ MORE

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The California Fish and Game Commission adopted the 2015-16 waterfowl hunting regulations on Aug. 5. The season length for brant in the Northern Brant and Balance of State Brant special management areas was increased to 37 days and the canvasback daily bag limit was increased to two per day. READ MORE

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The Florida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the gag and black grouper minimum size limit and the gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters. The approvals include:.. READ MORE

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The Florida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a draft rule to modify the 2016 Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season. This newly proposed season will be considered for final approval at the FWC’s April Commission meeting in Jupiter. The newly proposed season would be open Saturdays and Sundays in May starting May 7 and ... READ MORE 

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In one of the largest acquisitions of its kind, the Board of Public Works today approved funding to secure 3,486 acres of prime forest land on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore for economic, environmental and recreational purposes. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will manage the property as part of its Chesapeake Forest Lands, helping to preserve the state’s sustainable forest products industry.  READ MORE

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Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials announced the 2016 Black Lake sturgeon harvest season ended after one hour Saturday, Feb. 6, with seven fish being harvested. The fishing season, which included spearing or hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 6-10, or until the harvest quota had been reached. The allocation of sturgeon for Black Lake anglers this year was seven fish, although DNR officials set a quota of six fish.  READ MORE

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   The Outdoor Adventure Expo held by Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, Minnesota April 22 - 24th 2016. This will be a great event. Admission is Absolutely Free. Everything in the Store Is On Sale. There will be Beer and Gear Social Night and Raffle, Canoe & Kayak Auction, Canoe & Kayak Demo, Environmental Organizations, 100+ Exhibitors and more... READ MORE

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   A management hunt in Texas is a great way to get away from harsh winter while experiencing a unique hunt for a bargain price. South Texas is thousands of square miles of thorny brush, some of the most inhospitable country in the United States. If it weren’t for two things, you would never get a chance to shoot a buck. Ranchers have cut long-running road, called senderos, through the brush. They feed corn, hay, and cottonseed at the intersections of these senderos. This is where deer step out into the opening so a hunter can get a look at them... READ MORE 

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