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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will close the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet, which was expected to happen sometime Monday. The closure is an automatic benchmark as set by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. The gate at the entrance to the WMA on Old Hwy. 11 will be closed and locked when the flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet. Included in the closure is the Pearl River-Honey Island Shooting Range, located in the Pearl River WMA... READ MORE

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission took action on a Notice of Intent to modify the commercial and recreational limits for greater amberjack harvest. The commercial trip limit will decrease from 2,000 pounds whole weight to 1,500 pounds whole weight. The recreational size limit will increase from 30 to 34 inches fork length.  READ MORE

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The deadline is Monday, Feb. 15, to sign up for mentored turkey hunts that give youth, adults and families opportunities to learn under the guidance of National Wild Turkey Federation volunteers. The hunts for youth, adults and families are open to those who have purchased no more than one turkey license in a previous year and have not harvested a turkey. Hunters must have a valid firearms safety certificate and must be 12 years old on or before April 16.  READ MORE

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   A new research project on free-ranging, wild elk of northwestern Minnesota aims to improve understanding of elk movements and habitat use. This research project is the first of its kind in Minnesota, said Dr. Gino DAngelo, deer project leader with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. We know very little about elk in Minnesota. Our goal is to improve understanding of the species and ultimately develop management programs that benefit elk and their habitat, while also minimizing conflicts with landowners.  The study is being conducted by... READ MORE

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   The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites area waterfowl hunters to two upcoming waterfowl zone workshops in southwest Missouri where MDC staff will gather hunter input about duck season dates and zone boundary locations for the 2017-2020 hunting seasons. The upcoming meetings in this part of the state will be March 1 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S. Nature Center Way in Springfield, and March 2 at the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive in Joplin. Both meetings will run from 7-9 p.m. and are two of 13 zone workshops MDC is holding around the state.  READ MORE

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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host two public informational meetings to discuss the proposed placement of a single bench and berm for hunters to sight-in firearms at Killdeer Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Lancaster County. The meetings will be Feb. 16 at the Spring Creek Audubon Center, 11700 S.W. 100th St., Denton, and Feb. 18 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Both meetings will begin at 6 p.m.  READ MORE

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A public hearing on proposed marine rule changes affecting recreational anglers targeting haddock and/or cod in New Hampshire waters will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the Urban Forestry Center, 45 Elwyn Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Many anglers will be happy to see that opportunities are expanding for recreational saltwater fishermen, including an increased bag limit and season for haddock, and a limited recreational cod fishing season, said Doug Grout, NH Fish and Game Marine Fisheries Division Chief.  READ MORE

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North Dakota’s spring light goose season opens Feb. 20 and continues through May 15. Residents must have a valid current season 2015-16 (valid through March 31) or 2016-17 (required April 1) combination license; or a small game, and general game and habitat license. The 2016-17 license is available for purchase beginning March 15. Nonresidents need a 2016 spring light goose season license. The cost is $50 and the license is good statewide. Nonresidents who hunt the spring season remain eligible to buy a fall season license. The spring season does not count against the 14-day fall waterfowl hunting season regulation.  READ MORE

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The clock is ticking for hunters who have yet to apply for 2016 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk. All online and paper applications must be received by the department no later than 11:59 p.m. (MST) Tuesday, Feb. 9. Postmarks do not count. Applicants are encouraged to use the online service... READ MORE

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   The Province is no longer selling paper application cards for the LEH draw. If you previously purchased a paper application card, you can use it for the fall 2016 draw, or submit the unused card for a refund.  To request a refund for unused LEH application cards, fill out the return address section on the back of the unused application card and print “Refund” across the front. If you are submitting more than one card, include all of them in one envelope. Requests must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2016, and mailed to:.. READ MORE

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service will stock about 338,000 rainbow, golden and brown trout throughout the state beginning in February. Following the popularity of previous years’ weekly deliveries to Antietam Creek, department crews will do the same during the spring stocking season at Bear Creek in Garrett County, South Branch Patapsco River at River Road in Carroll County and at Lake Artemesia in Prince George’s County. The department has added... READ MORE

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The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comments about agreements that would open some private lands to public hunting in exchange for closing some areas of State Trust land. The “unitization” agreements among the State Land Office, the department and several landowners are designed to benefit sportsmen and landowners. Under the agreements, some areas of State Trust land would be treated as private property and would be closed to hunting. READ MORE

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   The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show to be held Feb 10-14 at the Portland, OR  Expo Center, is divided into two sections.  One for Attendees, and another for Exhibitors. Stop by ODFW’s booth where you can purchase a license or tag, try out online hunting and fish stocking maps and other ODFW applications, pick up informational materials on how to fish, hunt, clam and crab or just talk with ODFW staff about fish and wildlife issues.  READ MORE

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   The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) 40th Annual Convention and Sportshow to be held February 11-14 2016 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennesssee.  Convention tickets to the breakfasts, lunches, dinners and auctions are on sale now. Advanced registration ended February 5.  Tickets will be available on site beginning February 10, at 1 p.m. in Ryman Hall B4. The dinners are reserved seating so the earlier you order, the better seat you will have! (Our attendees have been known to wear cowboy hats, so you’ll want to be in front of them!) ... READ MORE

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