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Minnesota DNR and its partners have produced a Pheasant Summit Action Plan, which establishes an aggressive habitat-based set of short- and long-term steps to increase and improve grassland habitat for pheasants and other wildlife, and opportunities for hunting. Also, the state received a $1.67 million, three-year federal grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to fund Minnesota’s Walk-In Access (WIA) program to provide public hunting access to private land and to help fund landowner efforts to enhance the habitat on the WIA acres. READ MORE

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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold two meetings in southeastern Montana in January to gather comments on proposed hunting seasons and rules for the next two years. Every two years FWP considers changes to all hunting seasons, proposes changes from the previous biennium and encourages public comment before the FWP commission makes its final decisions in February. Meetings and hearings are held in every region of the state to listen to comments. FWP and its commissioners also will accept written, online or emailed comments through Jan. 22. READ MORE

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The first 2016 Montana bowhunter education class in Yellowstone County is scheduled for Jan. 29-31 at the Billings Rod and Gun Club. Anyone who hunts during an archery-only season in Montana is required to either complete a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks bowhunter education class or show proof that they have hunted with a bow and arrows in the past. They also must purchase a bow-and-arrow license in addition to the hunting licenses and tags for each species. READ MORE

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A new law goes into effect in New Hampshire on June 1, 2016, banning the sale and freshwater use of lead fishing sinkers and jigs (lead-weighted hooks) weighing one ounce or less. The new law does not apply to lead core line, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs or flies. State law already prohibits the use of certain size lead sinkers and jigs in all fresh waters of New Hampshire. The new ban will prohibit the use and sale of lead sinkers and jigs weighing 1 ounce or less, regardless of length. READ MORE

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The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife's Garden State Deer Classic is slated for January 7 - 10, 2016, as part of the Garden State Outdoor Sports Show taking place at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. The show provides an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to view products, book trips and purchase fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation equipment from hundreds of vendors. Demonstrations and seminars are also ongoing. READ MORE

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   California Wild pig, turkey, dove, waterfowl and quail hunts are available through the SHARE program this winter. A $10.50 non-refundable application fee (plus handling fees) will be charged for each hunt choice. Fish & Game reminds hunters that several deadlines to apply for these hunts are coming up in Jan READ MORE

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   Online Harvest Reporting Begins for Abalone, Steelhead, Sturgeon and North Coast Salmon Report Cards. Anglers who were issued report cards for any of these species and also abalone divers must report their harvest or effort by Jan. 31, 2016. Anglers and divers may report online or mail their report cards to the address printed on the report card. READ MORE

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   It took a while, but the recent cold snap to hit southern Manitoba has finally made it possible for avid winter anglers to safely get out onto the ice. Its Safe to fish on Lake Winnipeg, Red River near Selkirk. However ice still too thin to drive on in some spots. Warm weather in November and early December meant premier fishing spots, like Lake Winnipeg and the Red River, stayed open later into the season than usual. READ MORE

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   Hunters visiting Tattnall County are able to take advantage of the late dove season and hunt on a private field thanks to the Voluntary Public Access program. This field is 67 acres of planted sorghum and sunflowers and will be open each Saturday through Jan. 9, 2016. Hunters should sign-in at kiosk located at field (7498 Kennedy Bridge Road, Manassas), and park in designated areas. It is advisable to scout ahead of time, as doves get more unpredictable this time of year. READ MORE

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   The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop series provides a practical introduction to a wide variety of outdoor recreational skills and activities. One of these workshops, hosted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, is scheduled to take place Feb. 19-21 at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.  

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   The winter portion of the firearm deer season opens on Jan. 8 in Deer Management Region B. The season remains closed in Region A. Hunters who possess a valid Maryland hunting license or are exempt from license requirements may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time.

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   The 2016 trout stocking season that begins Monday, Jan. 4, will see several changes, according to Bret Preston, assistant chief for the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section.

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   Colorado Parks and Wildlife alerts shooting enthusiasts of the Byers Canyon Shooting Range in Hot Sulphur Springs seasonal closure effective Jan. 4, 2016.  CPW officials in Hot Sulphur Springs close the popular range each year to protect wildlife from human-caused stress during the coldest time of the year.  The range will remain closed until wintering big game migrates to summer range, usually mid to late April. READ MORE

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