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FIRST LADY FRANCES STRICKLAND TO HELP KICK OFF "EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS" STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:11:43 -0400

COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland and Sean D. Logan, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), will help kick off "Explore the Outdoors," a statewide campaign to reconnect children with their natural world, on Saturday, May 10 at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County. Area children and their parents are invited to attend the event, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities at the beach will include canoeing, kite flying, sand football, disc golf, a sand treasure hunt and a naturalist program. A naturalist-led wildflower hike on park trails is also scheduled.

Salmon, Steelhead, and Shad

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:10:02 -0400

For the mainstem Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery upstream of the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to McNary Dam effective during February 15 through June 15, 2008 “It is unlawful when fishi

DON'T PUT THAT PET FROG IN LOCAL POND

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:09:13 -0400

This is a banner year for amphibians and reptiles in Colorado. It's been declared "The Year of the Frog," and the Western Painted Turtle was proclaimed official state reptile.

But in spite of this great publicity, Colorado's amphibians and reptiles face a perilous future fraught with environmental stumbling blocks.

FWP seeks applications for Region 7 Citizen Advisory Council

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:05:52 -0400

Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applications to fill one volunteer position on the Region 7 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC). The council was established to provide input and guidance to FWP from the public on a wide variety of issues.

Special meeting on contested case hearing May 12

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:04:29 -0400

SALEM, Ore. - The Commercial Fisheries Permit Board will hold a special meeting by telephone conference call May 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

The board will review the proposed order to gather information and issue a final order in the contested case hearing of Bruce Rufner’s Troll Salmon Permit #61000.

LOU CAMPBELL STATE NATURE PRESERVE IN LUCAS COUNTY TO HOLD OAK OPENINGS OPEN HOUSE

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:02:57 -0400

COLUMBUS, OH - The Natural Areas Discovery series event at Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve on Sunday, May 18 will give visitors a rare glimpse of an endangered landscape at a preserve that is generally open to the public only by permit. The public open house from noon to 4 p.m. is in conjunction with other Oak Openings activities at local parks and natural areas across Lucas County. A microcosm of the biologically significant Oak Openings region, Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve harbors more than 30 state-listed plant species, including grass-pink orchid, soapwort gentian, dwarf dandelion, cow-wheat and Missouri ironweed. Two endangered species-- the lavender blossoms of wild lupine and the yellow flowered plains puccoon flowers-- will be in full bloom at the open house.

Bemidji area streams closed to fishing during the first week of walleye season (May 7, 2008)

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:01:35 -0400

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending fishing closures on six streams in Beltrami and Clearwater counties from May 10 through May 16 to protect concentrations of spawning walleye. Major access points will be posted during the period of closure.

A Journey Through Time

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:59:33 -0400

Friday, June 27
7:30-9 PM
Lake Shetek in Nicollet’s time
Join ecologist and landscape historian Nancy Sather for a short nature hike followed by an indoor program that highlights the natural resources of the Lake Shetek area as they were described by the Nicollet and Allen expeditions in 1838 and 1844. This hike and program are a prelude to the Nicollet Tour from Lake Shetek to Pipestone on June 28

NORTHEAST REGION’S SPORTSMAN’S ADVISORY GROUP MEETING JUNE 3

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:56:51 -0400

Hunters and anglers interested in learning more about issues facing Colorado’s wildlife are invited to attend a public meeting Tuesday, June 3. The northeast region Sportsman’s Advisory Group will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Division of Wildlife (DOW) Hunter Education Building at 6060 Broadway in Denver.

Kress Lake to close for Safety Day Event

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:55:39 -0400

Action: Closes Kress Lake to fishing by the public for two days. The lake will open at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17.

Effective Dates:

· May 16 12: 01 a.m., entire lake closed to public fishing

DNR seeks comments on access proposal for state forest lands in northern St. Louis County (May 7, 2008)

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:54:11 -0400

Two public meetings about a draft forest classification and motor vehicle route designation plan for northern St. Louis County will be hosted in early July by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The draft plan includes suggested forest classification and route designations for state and county forest lands located within the Bear Island, Burntside, Kabetogama and Lake Jeanette state forests. Scattered DNR forest lands located outside of state forest boundaries are also addressed. (Sturgeon River and Cloquet Valley State Forests are not included.)

Late arrival of spring affecting migrating birds

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:52:50 -0400

Spring is an exciting time to see wildlife in Minnesota. Birds are returning from their winter homes, but this winter has been too long for many species, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Many bird species are back to Minnesota to nest, but they’re dying of starvation. Insect-eating birds are not finding enough food and the late snowfalls have had a harsh effect on many species. Over the last week, DNR managers and officers have received reports throughout the state of dead swallows, bluebirds, kinglets, sparrows, robins and warblers. All of these species are insect eaters, according to Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor.

Ice causing problems at public water accesses; not all will be ready in time for fishing opener

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:27 -0400

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trails and Waterways crews are working feverishly to prepare nearly 2,000 DNR public water accesses for the May10 fishing opener. However, due to excessive winter ice damage and the late ice out in the northern half of the state, it is unlikely they will fully meet their goal.

Anglers should check access conditions before heading north

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:49:51 -0400

Ice-out is about 10 days behind last year but frozen lakes in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota should do little to hamper anglers heading out for the statewide walleye opener on Saturday, May 10. “Frozen lakes, particularly the bigger and deeper ones in the northern third of the state, remain a question,” said Ron Payer, fisheries section chief for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “But spring weather should take care of lakes in the central and southern parts of the state.” Temperatures in the northern third of the state are expected to hover between 40 and 50 degrees most of the week. Fisheries managers expect some of the bigger and deeper lakes to retain at least some ice. Regardless of the weather, Payer said, anglers heading up north should call ahead to find if lakes are open and boat ramps are accessible. Late, heavy snowfalls and later ice-outs may have prevented work on public accesses and some roads still may be excessively muddy.

Bird festivals abound this weekend

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:47:51 -0400

May 10 is International Migratory Bird Day and nature lovers are making plans to flock to local festivals over the weekend. Be sure to consider a visit to one of these events Ladd Marsh Birdathon, Northeast Zone; Fern Ridge Wings and Wine Festival, Willamette Zone; Klamath Falls Migratory Bird Day 2008, Southeast Zone; 2008 Rogue Valley Bird Day Celebration, Southwest Zone; Tillamook Forest Center Bird Festival, Northwest Zone.