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MAY IS TIME FOR KANSAS ANGLERS TO CLEAN UP ON CRAPPIE

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:31:10 -0400

Of all Kansas outdoor recreation opportunities, crappie fishing is one of the most popular. These tasty fish bite year-round, but spring brings them close to shore, where they spawn in shallow water. This makes great fishing for anyone with a hook and line.

JUNCTION CITY TO HOST GOVERNORS GOLF AND FISHING CLASSIC JUNE 13-14

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:27:32 -0400

The 12th Annual Governors Golf and Fishing Classic will be held June 13-14 at Rolling Meadows Golf Course and Milford Reservoir, near Junction City. Participants may enjoy a round of golf at Rolling Meadows Golf Course on Friday, June 13. On Saturday morning, anglers will compete for the Governors Cup, which will be presented at lunch following the event. Fishing Classic participants must attend a brief meeting at 5:30 Friday evening to pair guides and contestants. A barbecue dinner and auction will follow the meeting.

Hood Canal sport shrimp season extended two days

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:04 -0400

Action: Sufficient quota remains in Hood Canal to extend the shrimp season two days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on May 17 and May 21.

Effective dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

Many Rivers and Streams Open to Fishing May 24

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:38:47 -0400

In order to protect out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolts, many rivers and streams throughout the state open for fishing after the traditional start of trout season in April. The current sport fis

ODFW to Host Youth Angling Event at Reinhart Pond in Grants Pass

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:36:55 -0400

Central Point, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Crater Bass and the Grants Pass Parks Department will host a youth fishing event at Reinhart Pond in Grants Pass on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ODFW Fish Passage Task Force to meet in Hines

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:35:34 -0400

HINES, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Passage Task Force will meet on Friday, May 16 in Hines at the Comfort Inn at 504 N. Highway 20.

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and the agenda includes a summary of Southeastern Oregon fish populations and passage, a description of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge fish passage projects, a presentation on ODFW fish passage funding programs and projects, review of a request to increase funding for a project in Southwest Oregon and other Task Force business.

S.D. Offers Free Fishing This Weekend

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:54:14 -0400

PIERRE, S.D.—From the lakes of eastern South Dakota, to the Missouri River reservoirs to the streams of the Black Hills, this state offers a wealth of fishing opportunities and this weekend they’re all yours for free.

JUNE 7 IS FREE FISHING DAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:52:48 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. - Get out the fishing gear and head for the river, lake or pond to try your luck on New Hampshire's annual Free Fishing Day -- Saturday, June 7, 2008. State residents -- and nonresidents, too -- can fish any inland water in the Granite State that day without a license. If you're already licensed, take advantage of the day to bring along your friends and family.

Recreational shrimp fishing reopening for one day in a portion of Marine Area 10

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:51:21 -0400

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will reopen for one day, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in a portion of Marine Area 10, which includes all Marine Area 10 waters outside of Elliott Bay.

Effective date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NORTH COUNTRY FLY-FISHING WORKSHOP OFFERED

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:50:11 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. - If you're looking for something new and different to jump-start your summer, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's "Let's Go Fishing" Program and the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation have a perfect solution. "The North Country Experience" is a beginning fly-fishing weekend offered June 7 and 8, 2008, at Coleman State Park in Stewartstown, N.H. This free course will give you the chance to learn about the traditional and timeless sport of fly-fishing.

3 Tips To Catch More Trout

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:56:24 -0400

As trout anglers, we all want to catch more trout, right? Well, in this article I'm going to reveal 3 tips that will help almost anyone catch more trout on their next fishing excursion. More than 20 years ago I had the pleasure of knowing (and learning from) a man I've always considered to be a trout fishing master. This man was able to catch trophy trout out of rivers and streams that other anglers didn't believe trout of that size swam in. He also caught "normal" sized trout at a very high rate.

Fishing agreements for Lake Seminole and St. Mary’s River remain in effect

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:03:01 -0400

Florida and Georgia recently cancelled a longstanding agreement that allowed both states’ resident senior citizens to go freshwater fishing or hunting in either state without purchasing licenses. However, special regulations adopted by the two states for Lake Seminole in Jackson County and the St. Mary’s River in Nassau and Baker counties remain in effect.

Alligator hunting permits go on sale June 3

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:01:38 -0400

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin selling approximately 4,500 alligator harvest permits on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. (EDT) June 3 and will continue through 11:59 p.m. (EDT) June 9.

Columbia River steelhead, jack chinook sport fishery openers delayed

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:56:34 -0400

Action: The Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to the I-5 Bridge will not open to steelhead and jack Chinook angling beginning May 16, 2008 as originally scheduled.

ANGLERS' ROUNDTABLE SCHEDULED FOR GUNNISON

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:22 -0400

Gunnison area anglers are invited to attend a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler's Roundtable, 7 p.m., May 21, in the multi-purpose room at the Fred R. Fields Western Heritage Center in Gunnison.