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WDFW seeks nominations for

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking nominations through March 31 for membership on its Enforcement Advisory Group.
Up to five qualified individuals will be chosen to serve on the Enforcement Advisory Group, which provides recommendations to WDFW on proposed legislation, outreach and education, collaborative projects, the hunting and fishing rules pamphlet and other enforcement issues.

States set spring chinook, sturgeon seasons

OREGON CITY, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington set spring chinook salmon and sturgeon fishing seasons for the Columbia and Willamette rivers today during a joint state hearing.

Several fisheries, including those in the Willamette River and in the Columbia River between Bonneville Dam and the river mouth, are currently open under permanent rules and will remain open through February. The seasons adopted today will take effect March 1.

Recreational Columbia River smelt season to close

Action: Closes smelt fishery, prior to the scheduled closing date of March 31.
Effective dates: March 11, 2010.
Species affected: Eulachon smelt.
Location: Mainstem Columbia River.
Reason for action: The 2010 mainstem fisheries were developed to act as a test fishery in an effort to gauge the abundance of the 2010 return. The 2010 smelt run appears to be complete and no additional fishing time is required. This rule also is consistent with the Columbia River Compact action of March 8, 2010.

Public Input Important in ODNR's Planning Process

COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites the public to comment on the agency’s strategic planning document.

The public is encouraged to review the draft document and provide comments via an online survey. Comments will be accepted until June 1, 2010. The current draft document and survey is available online at wildohio.com.

WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF N.H. WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

CONCORD, N.H. -- The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official non-profit partner of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members who bring to the organization a wealth of background and experience in hunting, fishing and conservation.

Public can view proceedings in person or via webcast

PHOENIX — A public meeting of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will be held Tuesday, March 9 at the Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters at 5000 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix.
The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with an executive session, followed by the public session. Members of the commission will attend either in person or by telephone conference call.

WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF N.H. WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

CONCORD, N.H. -- The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, the official non-profit partner of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, is pleased to announce the addition of three new board members who bring to the organization a wealth of background and experience in hunting, fishing and conservation.

PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FOR PROPOSED WILDLIFE RULE CHANGES

CONCORD, N.H. -- Proposed rule changes affecting hunting and trapping seasons in New Hampshire for 2010 and 2011 will be discussed at three public hearings being held by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on the following dates and locations:

SEMINARS HELP HUNTERS APPLY FOR 2010 BIG GAME LICENSES

The Colorado Division of Wildlife will hold a series of hunting seminars in southeastern Colorado to help big game hunters prepare for the 2010 seasons.

Hunters are invited to attend sessions in Cheyenne Wells, La Junta, Lamar, Limon, Colorado Springs, Simla, Ellicott, Kiowa, Pueblo, Canon City, Buena Vista, and Salida.

Gander Mountain Store in South Charleston to Host Archery in the Schools Program Training

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section (DNR) will hold its next Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program instructor training April 20-21 at the Gander Mountain Store in South Charleston, according to Jerry Westfall, DNR’s AIS Program Coordinator.

UNIQUE OAK OPENINGS IN NORTHWEST OHIO PRESERVED THROUGH TAX CHECK-OFF DONATIONS

COLUMBUS, OH – The Oak Openings, a distinctive northwest Ohio prairie region created by Ice Age glaciers, harbors a wide range of endangered wildlife and plant species. Fortunately, a portion of this ecologically unique and sandy region is protected thanks to the contributions by Ohioans to the Natural Areas State Income Tax Check-off Program.

Baitsmith signs Elite Series pro Chris Lane to deal

Hayden, ID - Baitsmith, LLC announced today that it has signed Bassmaster Elite Series angler Chris Lane of Guntersville, AL to a long-term endorsement contract to promote its full line of swim baits.

New crappie limits in effect on 38 Ohio lakes

COLUMBUS, OH - With spring just around the corner, crappie anglers are reminded that new size and bag limits went into effect on March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

New issue of Outdoor Indiana on newstands

Remember the massive fish kill in the White River? In this, the 10th anniversary year of that event, the March-April issue of Outdoor Indiana magazine, which will be on newsstands this week, shows how the recovery has made the river a fishing destination again.

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