As Tropical Storm Fay’s winds pull at mooring lines and boat anchors, some vessels may break free in spite of the best efforts of the boats’ owners. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other agencies will take on the task of identifying and returning lost boats to their owners after the winds die down and officials can assess the condition of waterways.

Tropical Storm Fay’s torrential downpours are flooding many of Florida’s creeks, rivers, canals and other waterways, and high wind gusts are blowing debris into the water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters to watch out for navigation hazards when the storm passes and people resume using waterways.

Fishing Tuesday was tough. Doug and I started at 6 and were out of the water by noon. The fish were not very active in the morning. I threw Case magic Sticks and Jacks worms almost dead sticking them and sometimes twitching with a very slow reel. The fish that did hit would hammer the baits and provide for some great excitement and aerial shows. Doug ended the morning with a 16-incher that slammed a X-Rap. Wish we could have stayed for the evening bite. Some days are better than others. Our Streams will only get better through October so get out and enjoy them. If you want to learn more about our Middle TN Streams feel free to call I am booking October now and limited dates in September.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will begin a winter drawdown of High Point Lake in Somerset County next month, lowering the lake level by approximately 10
feet between September and March. The drawdown is part of the PFBC’s strategy to reduce and control weed congestion in the lake, which has adversely affected some fish species.

NORTH SABINE
Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters. Trout have been taken in the middle of the lake under birds.

SOUTH SABINE
Trout are good on live shad around the Louisiana shoreline. Trout, redfish and jack crevalle are good around the jetty on live bait and topwaters.

ALAN HENRY
Water lightly stained; 84 degrees; 0.16' low. Black bass are good on buzzbaits, spinnerbaits and large blue fleck soft plastic worms fished along timber lines. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs.

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters will again enjoy a 60-day duck hunting season and a six-duck bag limit this year. The 2008-2009 waterfowl hunting season dates have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council and are the most liberal regulations allowed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Printed copies available in September; new format, regulation changes

Printed copies of the 2008 Kansas Hunting & Furharvesting Regulations Summary will be available at Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offices and license vendors around the state soon, but hunters can view or download the summary now from the KDWP website.

Classes filling fast for popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Program is designed to provide women a chance to learn about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in a friendly, supportive environment. During a three-day workshop at Rock Springs 4-H Center Sept. 26-28, volunteer instructors will teach participants a variety of skills, including fishing, wingshooting, camping, orienteering, rifle marksmanship, botany, dog handling, archery, and more.

Study to focus on dynamics of turkey movement; daily hunt permits required on Cedar Bluff, Lovewell, and Webster wildlife areas

Through a cooperative agreement with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), a three-year study is being conducted at Cedar Bluff, Lovewell, and Webster wildlife areas and surrounding private land. The study will focus on turkey movement and harvest on public and adjoining private lands to gain insight for future wild turkey management.