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Wild River State Park to Have Second Open House Day, "Walk Into the Past"

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:43:43 -0400

Once is not enough. On June 1, as part of the statewide Open House Day for Minnesota State Parks, Wild River State Park will be open to the public without the usual requirement for a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit. The previous open house, on May 17, has been a spring tradition for several years. But in honor of Minnesota's Sesquicentennial, all Minnesota State Parks will be open for day visits free of charge on Sunday, June 1, and Wild River is included.

KEEP WILDLIFE WILD - LEAVE YOUNG ANIMALS ALONE

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:17:46 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. -- If you encounter wildlife, even young animals that appear to need help, the kindest (and safest) thing to do is to leave them alone and let nature take its course, officials from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said today.

BEAR SAFETY TIPS

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:35:15 -0400

Doing five simple things will lessen the chance that a black bear visits your campsite this year:

Don't leave food out.

Don't scatter food scraps and other litter around your campsite or cabin area.

BRAKE FOR MOOSE: IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:32:56 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. - Remember to brake for moose when traveling New Hampshire roadways. There were 198 moose/vehicle collisions in New Hampshire in 2007; in the last five years the state has averaged 230 per year. May and June are high-risk months for encountering moose on the roads, because moose are moving from winter to spring habitats and starting to come out to the roads to eat salt. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is working to make people more aware of the danger of moose/vehicle collisions. Step number one is to learn what you can do to reduce the chance of being involved in an accident with a moose.

KANSAS DEER FAWNING OVER YOUNG

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:29:57 -0400

Kansas outdoorsmen and women are seeing more deer fawns lately, and there's good reason: May and June are the primary deer fawning months in the Sunflower State.

The majority of fawns are born in late May and early June, following a gestation period of about 200 days. This indicates that the most does are bred from mid- to late November. However, some whitetail does younger than one year may breed for the first time in late winter, so many newborn fawns may be seen as late as July or even August. Whitetail does that breed before they are one year old usually give birth to a single fawn. After that, twins are the norm, and triplets are not uncommon.

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS REACH AGREEMENT ON FARM BILL

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:26:09 -0400

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After nearly four months of extensions, House and Senate Farm Bill conferees have reached an agreement on the main elements of the 2008 Farm Bill. If passed, the bill would provide an additional $4 billion in new funding for conservation programs.

Spring rain, damp earth bring nightcrawler opportunities

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:21:33 -0400

LITTLE ROCK – Most Arkansas fishermen, young old and in between, know that springs means plentiful nightcrawlers for fishing – if you get out and look for them.

Nightcrawlers are right at the top of natural baits for fishing, and most anything will go for them – bass and bream to catfish and including walleye and trout.

FISH AND GAME SEEKS CONSERVATION OFFICER TRAINEES

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:51 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is now accepting applications for a new register of names to be used for staffing current and future Conservation Officer Trainee vacancies. If you've thought about becoming a Conservation Officer, this is an opportunity to be considered. The closing date for filing an application is June 20, 2008.

OHIO STATE PARKS URGING VISITORS TO "SWIMSAFE!" THIS SUMMER

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:59:25 -0400

COLUMBUS, OH - With the arrival of hot, sunny weather, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the central message of SwimSafe!, a beach safety program employed by the park system since 2000.

AQUARIUM OFFERS WICHITA RIVERFEST VISITORS UNDERWATER SHOW

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:57:57 -0400

WICHITA -- Ever been face to face with a 25-pound channel catfish?

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites Wichita Riverfest visitors to take a closeup look at an impressive assortment of Kansas fish. The fish will be on display in the departments 3,200-gallon mobile aquarium May 15 17. Situated near the intersection of First and Waco during the final three days of Riverfest, the 40-foot-long mobile aquarium will be filled with a variety of fish collected from lakes around the region.

EAGLE CREEK STATE NATURE PRESERVE TO HOST WILDFLOWER HIKES ON SATURDAY, MAY 24

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:48:35 -0400

COLUMBUS, OH - Guided wildflower hikes are scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve in Portage County, as part of the Natural Areas Discovery Series, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas & Preserves.

Pictograph Cave State Park schedules summer programs

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:06:04 -0400

BILLINGS — Pictograph Cave State Park has scheduled a series of weekly and one-time educational programs for the summer.

Saturday, May 24, Ruth Vanderhorst of the Yellowstone Valley Audubon Society will lead an early morning “Wild Birds at Pictograph Cave” walk and bird identification program at the state park. Participants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the day’s weather and bring binoculars. The program starts at 8:30 a.m. at Pictograph Cave State Park.

ACCESS FACILITY AT WINNISQUAM LAKE, LACONIA, SCHEDULED TO OPEN JULY 1, 2008

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:49:06 -0400

CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's new boat access site on Lake Winnisquam in Laconia is currently scheduled to open on July 1, 2008. In the meantime, the facility will remain closed while the Department's contractor completes work on the facility, which will be the first state-owned and -operated public boat access on Lake Winnisquam. The lake is 4,264 acres in size, but currently has only one public boat access, which is fee-based.

ACCESS FACILITY AT WINNISQUAM LAKE, LACONIA, SCHEDULED TO OPEN JULY 1, 2008

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:58:24 -0400

YOUTH ARCHERY DAY IN PUEBLO

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:54:53 -0400

Youngsters interested in the sport of archery are invited to attend a one-day archery event at the Bighorn Archery Range in Pueblo from 9-3 on Saturday, May 17. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and Johnson Sport and Ski will co-sponsor the event.