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West Virginia DNR and Plum Creek expand state’s first and oldest public-private partnership to improve trout fishing

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:03:51 -0400

LEWISBURG, W. Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek today announced they are expanding a public-private partnership effort to increase the state’s trout population and extend its range. With the expansion, the effort will now focus on enhancing the quality of 51.6 miles of streams on Plum Creek land and many more miles down-stream. The private timber company and state originally began the effort in 1999, and it since has grown and seen significant results.

North Dakota’s Deer Season Set, Online Apps Available May 9

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:02:46 -0400

North Dakota’s 2012 deer season is set, with 65,300 licenses available to hunters this fall, 44,650 fewer than last year and the lowest since 1988.
Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the State Game and Fish Department, said the decline in the deer population is a result of increased adult mortality and reduced fawn production following the severe winters of 2008-10. In addition, the extreme winter conditions followed nearly a decade of aggressive deer management featuring large numbers of antlerless licenses in many units.

Ohio Clarifies Fish Fillet Transport and Possession Guidelines

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:02:15 -0400

COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has issued a statewide directive to its enforcement officers to clarify guidelines for enforcing a new rule that specifies the condition of fish fillets being kept or transported.

Enter and Win $800 in Carp Bait

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:49 -0400

Teaming up with the worlds largest FREE online carp fishing competition, Dynamite Baits will award an incredible $800.00 prize to the person with the winning team number. The winner will receive the HOT NEW Green Lipped Mussel and Spicy Peanut, all a apart of the Dynamite Baits boilie range along with an accessory of dips and flavors. These new baits have been responsible for countless big fish caught by carp anglers worldwide and are now stirring up a real craze on North American waters.

CCA Unveils Plans for Artificial Reef in Louisiana's Calcasieu Lake

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:20 -0400

CCA Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are set to begin construction on a new artificial reef in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana designed to create new marine habitat and support recreational fishing.

Lottery Underway for Ohio Beginning Fly-Fishing Clinics

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:31 -0400

FINDLAY, OH - Anglers interested in learning the art of fly-fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery are encouraged to enter the lottery for beginning fly-fishing clinics. Seventy-five slots are available for the popular program, and the deadline for submitting a lottery entry is Aug. 1.

Cabela's Announces Plans for Green Bay Store

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:59:58 -0400

Cabela's® Incorporated (NYSE: CAB), the World's Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced plans to bring the extraordinary Cabela's retail experience to customers in the Green Bay, Wis., area.

Two Colorado Waters Stocked With Winners

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:06 -0400

DENVER - Pueblo Reservoir and Blue Mesa Reservoir will again draw anglers from around Colorado during the next two months as they try to land specially tagged fish that could bring them up to $2 million in cash or one of more than $225,000 in prizes during Cabelas' "Wanna Fish for Millions?" contest.

Louisiana to Institute "State-waters Only" Red Snapper Season for 2013

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:57:17 -0400

On Friday, May 4, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) took action to implement a "Louisiana-only" red snapper recreational season, set to begin in 2013.

This Louisiana red snapper weekend-only season would begin the Saturday preceding Palm Sunday each year and end September 30 of the same year, with a recreational bag limit of three fish per day at a 16 inch minimum. A weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day, when Monday would be classified as a weekend as well.

Nebraskans Can "Fish for Millions"

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:56:46 -0400

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has teamed up with Cabela's to sponsor the "Wanna Go Fishing for Millions?" promotion, in which anglers can catch tagged fish to win cash and prizes.

Tennessee Tech Wins 2012's Final College Fishing Southeastern Conference Event

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:56:12 -0400

GUNTERSVILLE, AL - The Tennessee Tech team of Matthew Clay of Madisonville, Tenn., and Joe Slagle of Bristol, Tenn., won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeastern Conference event on Lake Guntersville Saturday with five bass weighing 26 pounds, 15 ounces. The victory earned the team $5,000. The win also helped them advance to the Southeastern Conference Championship.

The 21st Annual Arkansas River Cleanup Set for May 19

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:30 -0400

SALIDA, Colo. – The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) announces the 21st Annual Arkansas River Cleanup/Greenup (CUGU) on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The AHRA invites individuals and groups of all ages to help clean up the public lands and water along the Arkansas River to maintain the health of the areas enjoyed for recreation and relaxation. Constant winds and warm temperatures this past season have taken a toll on the area, blowing plastics and cans from waste containers into the grasses and bushes along the river. The cleanup will get rid of the unsightly and unhealthy trash, and protect and restore the river bank, the vegetation and wildlife.

Team Henninger/Bolema Wins IFA Redfish Tour At Ruskin, Fla.

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:55:04 -0400

LIZELLA, Ga. - John Henninger, of Jacksonville, Fla., and David Bolema, of Sarasota, Fla., weighed in a two-redfish limit that totaled 15.06 pounds to win the IFA Redfish Tour event at Ruskin, Fla., on May 5. To win the event, which operated out of Little Harbor, the duo topped a large field of two-angler teams to take home a new, fully-rigged Ranger Banshee Extreme powered by a 60-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboard and equipped with a Power-Pole shallow water anchor, Minn Kota trolling motor, Humminbird electronics, Blue Point Fabrication metal work, Bob's four-inch Ultra Light Jackplate, and a Loadmaster trailer valued at $30,000.

Doug Schallmoser Wins IFA Kayak Tour Event At Ruskin, Fla.

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:54:31 -0400

LIZELLA, Ga. - Doug Schallmoser, of Cape Coral, Fla., caught a redfish and speckled sea trout that measured a combined 52.50 inches in length to win the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie Fishing event at Ruskin, Fla., on May 6. The event, which operated out of Little Harbor, was the last regular-season event for the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour's Florida West Coast Division.

46 Fish Tagged at Louisiana Saltwater Series Speckled Trout Tournament

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:53:51 -0400

This past weekend's Louisiana Saltwater Series speckled trout tournament held true to form, and although there were several prized catches, the highlight of the event was inarguably the extraordinary number of fish tagged and released. A total of 45 trout and one flounder were caught, tagged and released by the 18 participating teams.