Conservation
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CDFW Monitors Effect of Severe Drought on Wildlife
Amphibian, reptile, bird and mammal populations that depend on freshwater marsh, streamside habitat and wet meadows are struggling most to endure the drought that has gripped California for more than four years, according to a comprehensive assessment released today by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
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2016 Berkley Conservation Awards Announced
The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI), part of Berkley Fishing, announced the 2015 BCI Conservation Awards during ceremonies at the 2016 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla. Jim Martin, BCI Conservation Director, presented the awards March 5 at the 2016 B.A.S.S. Conservation Summit.
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Shasta County Hatchery Reopens
The Crystal Lake Hatchery in eastern Shasta County reopened to the public Thursday after being closed due to a major environmental restoration in nearby Rock Creek.
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Washington Suspends Harvest Limits on Bass, Walleye and Channel Cats on Columbia River and Tributaries
Starting March 3, anglers can fish for bass, walleye and channel catfish without daily catch or size limits from the mouth of the Columbia River 545 miles upstream to Chief Joseph Dam. An emergency rule approved by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) removes the remaining limits for those species on the Columbia River downstream from the Washington/Oregon state line, 17 miles above McNary Dam.
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2015 BERKLEY CONSERVATION AWARDS ANNOUNCED
The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI), part of Berkley Fishing, announced the 2015 BCI Conservation Awards during ceremonies at the 2016 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla. Jim Martin, BCI Conservation Director, presented the awards March 5 at the 2016 B.A.S.S. Conservation Summit.
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Report: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
New infographic pages are now available which depict recreational fishing's economic impacts on all 435 Congressional districts and the 50 states.American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates have released a report, Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts, Providing greater detail than ever before. In the U.S.A., 46 million anglers generate more than $48 billion in retail sales, creating a $115 billion impact on the nation's economy creating employment for more than 800,000 people.
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It’s Easier than Ever to Pre-order a Salton Sea Specialty License Plate
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) just made it easier to pre-order a Salton Sea specialty license plate online using a credit card. The new online payment option at http://saltonseaplate.com/replaces the need to fill out a hard copy and mail it in.
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Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.
It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made. A bird is hooked. Don’t panic. There’s a way to get that bird released.
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MI DNR announces $550,000 Forest Legacy Program grant for Houghton County project
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources yesterday announced that nearly 1,300 acres and 3.5 miles of Pilgrim River corridor in Houghton County will be protected from development, available for public use and managed as a working forest, thanks to a $550,000 Forest Legacy Program grant.
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Oklahoma Trout Harvest Areas Wrap Up
Oklahoma City and Tulsa area trout fishing seasons will wrap up Feb. 29, but anglers will still be able to fish for rainbows and browns for a few more weeks at the six seasonal Wildlife Department trout fisheries found statewide.
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Texas Residents Plead Guilty to Federal Shark Violations, fined $45,000
Rick Nguyen, 37, of Buras, and Hung Anh Tiet, 29, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty to shark violations involving illegal finning and over the limit of sharks. Shark "finning" is an illegal practice of removing the shark's fins, which are the most profitable part of the shark, and then discarding the rest of the shark's body overboard
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OK Trout Areas Still Open; Metro Sites Close Feb. 29
Oklahoma City and Tulsa area trout fishing seasons will wrap up Feb. 29, but anglers will still be able to fish for rainbows and browns for a few more weeks at the six seasonal Wildlife Department trout fisheries found statewide.
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Sportsmen's Act Approved by the U.S. House of Representatives
A package of legislative provisions that will benefit recreational fishing and hunting, and have a positive impact on natural resource conservation, today passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 242-161. Passage of H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, represents another major milestone for the recreational fishing community.
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MD Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Season Opens Soon
he spring season for the state fish, striped bass, kicks off on April 16 in Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Spring recreational fishing opportunities for striped bass, locally known as rockfish, will run from April 16 through May 15, with a catch limit of one fish per person, per day, 35 inches or larger.
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NatureWorks Art Event Is Bonus for Bassmaster Fans
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who will visit Tulsa from March 4-6 for the 2016 Gieco Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro will find a bonus opportunity: They will be able to check out the nation's largest wildlife art show on the same weekend.
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Fish Release Mortality Science from NOAA
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California DFW Awards Fisheries Habitat Restoration Grants and More
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) today announced the selection of 67 projects that will receive funding for coastal salmon and steelhead habitat restoration, response to the statewide drought and forest legacy restoration.
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FWC approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations
At a recent meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness. Commissioners meeting at the Florida Institute of Public Safety near Tallahassee approved implementation of new black bass conservation measures, which will go into effect July 1.
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