Wyoming

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

Nothing like a good snow year to ignite enthusiasm for escapes to locations where engine heaters are unknown and four-wheel-drive is unnecessary for driveway access.

Such thinking recently forced Bruun to tap frequent flier mileage for a brief visit to Florida’s Indian River. As usual, even before I boarded the jet, abusive remarks from Sunshine Staters began flying: “When is the ‘Typhoid Mary’ of bad weather arriving?” and “Bruun must be coming: The Weather Channel is predicting a cold front with accompanying rain and tornado warnings.”

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

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The idea for Outdoorsman Exchange came about in an instant, but in a way it was sometime in the making – we just didn’t realize it at the time.

For years my husband, Paul, has wanted to go on an elk hunt. I’ve encouraged him many times. He and his brothers talk how they should all go elk hunting out west with their Dad before age took its toll on him. Pursuit of that dream sounded good but there was always the financial reality check that held my husband back. He couldn’t justify spending money on a guided hunting trip and felt a guided trip was the only way to go for a successful hunt. This voice inside kept telling him - we need to save money for more sensible things like kids braces, college funds, etc. Most everyone can relate to these thoughts, unless you’re an heir to a fortune.

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are advising state residents to be mindful about mercury levels in fish they eat. In addition to some saltwater fish, the agencies are advising caution when consuming certain fish from Big Horn, Seminoe and Pathfinder reservoirs.

CASPER - As Wyoming's 2007 hunting seasons are waning, dreams of future hunts begin to take shape and many include sharing this special time in the field with new hunters. One of the first responsibilities for new hunters is the enrollment and completion of a hunter education class. Hunter education, in Wyoming, is required by state statute for hunters born on or after January 1, 1966.

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be accepting public comment on and hosting public information gathering meetings to discuss changes to Wyoming Game and Fish Commission regulations Chapter 21, Gray Wolves Designated as Trophy Game Animals and Chapter 28, Regulation Governing Big or Trophy Game Animal or Game Bird Damage Claims.

CHEYENNE - Beginning January 1, Wyoming anglers will notice several significant changes in fish regulations from those that have been in effect the past several years.

Game and Fish fisheries management coordinator Dirk Miller said major changes will include the implementation of separate trout limits on many rivers and streams from lakes and reservoirs. There will also be a separate daily limit for brook trout. Walleye and sauger will have separate creel limits and there are changes in the live baitfish regulation and spear fishing. There are also different limits and regulations affecting various species in different drainages.

THERMOPOLIS - The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission adopted a new wolf management plan for Wyoming Nov. 16. Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director Terry Cleveland said he hopes this plan will be accepted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and lead to the removal of wolves from the Endangered Species Act in the northern Rocky Mountains in 2008.

WASHINGTON - Following widespread condemnation from citizens, officials and sportsmen alike, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has withdrawn 13 parcels totaling approximately 28,500 acres from its Dec. 4 energy lease sale. The 13 parcels, located in southeastern Wyoming's North Platte Valley, were deferred to allow the agency to update its resource management plan for the region and to address concerns raised by the state of Wyoming.