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For the first-time ever, the California CDFW will raffle off two Golden Opportunity fundraising deer tags to the general hunting public. These rare tags allow hunters to take any legal buck by any legal means anywhere in the state beginning July 10, 2021, through the end of the year. Along with the Golden Opportunity tags, CDFW is also announcing additional chances to win a coveted Open Zone Deer Tag. Applications for both the Golden Opportunity and Open Zone Deer Tags are on sale now through June 2, 2021, and are available at... READ MORE

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The California CDFW 2021 recreational Pacific halibut fishery opened Saturday, May 1 and remain open until Nov. 15, or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. The 2021 Pacific halibut quota for the California sport fishery is 39,260 pounds – approximately the same as the 2020 quota. While the closing date of Nov. 15 is a new extension to the end of the season, the open dates are not guaranteed and the season could close early if it is determined that the quota has been taken. In addition... READ MORE

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The Missouri MDC reminds Missourians interested in hunting elk in the state this fall to apply during May for one of five available permits. At least one permit will be for approved area landowners with qualifying property and the remainder for the general public. MDC has designated a nine-day archery portion running Oct. 16-24 and a nine-day firearms portion running Dec. 11-19. The five permits will be for bull elk and will be valid for both portions. All permits will be assigned through a random drawing. Only Missouri residents are eligible to... READ MORE

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Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2021 Columbia River summer and fall salmon and steelhead fisheries. Improved forecasts for summer Chinook, fall Chinook and coho salmon will allow for increased opportunity to target these fish. However, the forecasts for sockeye salmon and upriver summer steelhead are below average and will require conservative retention seasons. For the summer season, retention of adult hatchery Chinook will open June 16 and continue through... READ MORE

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Alabama’s 2021 red snapper season for private recreational anglers will be different than in previous years. The season opens on May 28 with four-day weekends like last year’s season, but the closing date has not been set. The end of the season will be determined by catch data compiled through the Red Snapper Reporting System, better known as Snapper Check. There are so many factors that impact the fishing effort, and that makes it difficult to determine a closure date. We will provide a... READ MORE

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Arkansas 2021 bullfrog season opened April 15 and will run through Dec. 31. In Arkansas, only bullfrogs may be harvested, and a valid fishing license is required. The limit is 18 frogs per day, measured from noon one day until noon the next day. Bullfrogs may not be sold except by fish farmers with a valid commercial bullfrog permit. Frogs may be harvested with archery tackle (bows and crossbows), hook-and-line, gig or... READ MORE

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Michigan 2021 trout opener and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons open Saturday, April 24. In Upper Peninsula waters, the walleye and northern pike possession seasons open Saturday, May 15. Michigan’s muskellunge possession season on all Great Lakes, inland waters, Lake St. Clair, and the St. Clair, St. Marys and Detroit rivers opens Saturday, June 5 (remember that catch-and-release fishing for muskellunge is open all year). The possession season for bass opens statewide Saturday, May 29, except for... READ MORE

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Prospective Minnesota bear hunters have until May 7 to apply for a 2021 bear hunting license. Applications for the fall season lottery should be submitted online or by telephone at 888-665-4236. A total of 3,575 licenses are available in 13 permit areas. The fee to apply is $5. Successful applicants will pay $44 for a resident license and $230 for nonresidents. The season is open from Sept. 1 through Oct. 17. Lottery winners will be notified by... READ MORE

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A second Nevada drawing will be conducted for remaining 2021 big game tags. Applications will be open June 2 - June 14, and any remaining tags after that draw can be applied for on a first-come, first-served basis. Nevada's big game species include mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, three sub-species of bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mountain goat and black bear. In addition... READ MORE

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