OLYMPIA - General cougar-hunting seasons in Klickitat County will change next month in response to state approval of the county's request for a new pilot cougar hunt with the aid of dogs.

The new pilot cougar hunt, approved Aug. 9 by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, will allow hunters to use dogs to hunt cougars in Klickitat County from Dec. 1 through March 31.

CONCORD, N.H. - Get psyched for the upcoming hunting seasons at a series of free evening talks by area hunting experts and staff of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department in September. The sessions begin at 7 p.m. This year they will be offered in various locations. No pre-registration is required.

CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire Fish and Game and the N.H. Department of Resources and Economic Development Division of Forests and Lands, with support from the N.H. Army National Guard, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and City of Concord, will be conducting a "prescribed burn" in areas on and near Concord Municipal Airport grounds. The prescribed burn may occur as early as Wednesday, August 27, or as late as late October; the date will be finalized when the weather and atmospheric conditions are seen to be safe.

COLUMBUS - The Labor Day holiday weekend, August 30-September 1, is an excellent time to enjoy boating recreation close to home, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. Selecting among a diversity of boating destinations and special events, the final summer holiday weekend is a great time to enjoy a quick getaway boating vacation.

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Prior to late 2007, a black-footed ferret had not been documented in Kansas since 1957. Last December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in cooperation with local landowners and The Nature Conservancy, released 24 captive-reared ferrets on three private ranches in Logan County.

OLYMPIA - The public boat launch at Pleasant Harbor near Brinnon on Hood Canal will be closed twice in early September while the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) wraps up an improvement project at the site.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and eight non-profit wildlife conservation organizations have selected more than $480,000 in wildlife projects that will be funded this year with proceeds from the sale of special auction and raffle hunting licenses in Colorado.

PIERRE, S.D. – Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the summer, and South Dakota State Parks invite you to come out and enjoy their special weekend events before the snow flies!

Camper’s Potluck, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Mobridge. Camper's are invited to bring their favorite dish to share. While eating enjoy live music provided Ron Gienger and great games for the whole family! Prizes will be awarded. Bring a list of your favorite oldies requests and your appetite! For more information, call (605) 845-7112.

NASHPORT, OH-The Friends of Dillon State Park Inc. proudly present the 11th Annual Dillon Family Fest, on August 30 and 31. Come Explore the Outdoors at this free family event.

All activities begin at 11 a.m. each day and are family oriented with hands on activities for the kids as well as entertainment for the whole family. Activities for kids include: kayaking, archery, sand treasure hunt, kite making and flying, disk golf, naturalist programs, a petting zoo and much more. Entertainment for the entire family include: car and motorcycle shows, an antique tractor and engine show, food, games, a corn-hole tournament, music and others. Saturday night will conclude with fireworks.

CONCORD, N.H. - The Isles of Shoals was home to more than 2,200 pairs of breeding terns this summer, including state-endangered common terns; state-threatened Arctic terns; and Roseate terns, which are listed as endangered both in New Hampshire and throughout the U.S.