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DOW STARTING FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF FISHING REGULATIONS

DENVER, Colo. -- The Colorado Division of Wildlife is starting its 5-year review of statewide fishing regulations and is asking anglers throughout the state to provide comments and suggestions on regulations and possible changes.

Simon Lake to be considered for wildlife management designation

Citizens will have the opportunity Thursday, March 25, to learn about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposal to designate western Minnesota's Simon Lake as the state's 45th wildlife management lake.

Minnesota DNR seeks comments on Vermillion River project

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that was prepared for a project to rehabilitate a portion of the Vermillion River in Empire Township, Dakota County, Minn.

Sweep recovers nearly 500 abandoned crab traps

Fisheries biologists and staff from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), with help from volunteers, collected and disposed of 477 abandoned crab traps during LDWF's annual Crab Trap Clean-up Program. The work was conducted on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in conjunction with the program's volunteer day.

Berkley Experience trailer to stop in Maryland

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 9, 2010) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Bass Pro Shops in Hanover, Md., for the next stop in 2010. The 60-foot trailer of fun and activities brings fishing education to all skill levels of anglers. The scheduled stop for the Berkley Experience Trailer is March 12th and is set to end March 14th.

MOUNTAIN LION EUTHANIZED AFTER INVADING CHAFFEE COUNTY HOME

SALIDA, Colo. - An apparently malnourished young mountain lion entered a Chaffee County residence Thursday afternoon, killing one dog and briefly trapping a mother and her two children inside the house until Chaffee County Sheriffs Deputies evacuated them.

Change in daily trout limits for American and Black Lakes

Action: The daily limit for trout is changed. Only two trout 14 inches or greater may be retained as part of the 5 fish bag limit.
Effective date: March 6 through April 30, 2010.
Species affected: Trout other than kokanee

The American Cancer Society "Relay for Life" Bass Tournament teams up with ATF for the 2nd year on Legendary Lake Ouachita

Arkansas Tournament Fishing and the American Cancer Society would like to invite everyone to join us in the effort to fight cancer by casting a line out this year at the 7th Annual “Relay For Life” Bass Tournament for the “American Cancer Society”.

ATF shoots interviews of the top pro anglers at 2010 BassMaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama

2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama on Lay Lake. Arkansas Tournament Fishing "ATF" Pro Staff Chad Lamberth and Calvin Ralls go on the scene and on the water at the Classic with Arkansas "Pro Anglers" Billy McCaghren, Mike McClelland, Darrell West, Kevin Short, and Stephen Browning.

Vance Creek Pond #1 will open for fishing to juveniles, seniors, holders of disability license

Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles, seniors (over 70 years old) and persons with Department of Fish and Wildlife disability licenses only.

Effective dates: March 27, 2010 through April 4, 2010.

Louisiana Proposes Changes for Commercial Grouper, Tile Fish and Other Reef Fish

At its March 4, 2010, meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission issued a Notice of Intent to modify several parts of the rules for commercial harvest of reef fish including groupers, tilefishes, and red snapper. The purpose of these proposed rules is to provide regulations that are more consistent with regulations in place in federal waters offshore of Louisiana.

Guaranteed Catch With Free Lures

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN - Wildlife Forever is proud to announce that students living in Tennessee and Wyoming who enter the 12th annual State-Fish Art Contest, will receive free Rapala fishing lures. The "Guaranteed Catch" incentive works to increase participation with the contest and engage youth to fish and fishing. Entries must be postmarked by March, 31st and sent to Wildlife Forever to qualify for the 2010 Contest. Winners of the national contest will be announced May 10th.

Cabela's signs FLW Tour pro Clark Wendlandt to deal

SIDNEY, Neb. - Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela's Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass anglers in history.

Recreational anglers angry about South Coast MLPA Process

Sacramento, CA -- March 4, 2010 -- As part of the South Coast region's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process, yesterday the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) voted to only keep in consideration the alternative created by the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF). The Commission's action effectively terminates consideration of the three proposals created by the citizens selected to participate in the process. This includes Proposal 2, which is supported by the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) and the recreational fishing and boating community in Southern California.

Annual Lake Eaton youth fishing derby set this month

Spring in Marion County means it's time for the annual Lake Eaton Kids' Fishing Derby at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp in the Ocala National Forest. There are two derbies - March 20 and 27 - from 8:30 a.m. until noon for children ages 5-12.

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