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Oregon Santiam River anglers should be aware of a new regulation in effect this year to protect threatened wild winter steelhead. New for 2021, the use of bait is only allowed from April 22-Oct. 31 in the Santiam River mainstem, the North Santiam River up to Minto Dam and the South Santiam up to Foster Dam. These changes are highlighted in yellow in the permanent regulations. That means anglers are restricted to artificial flies and lures from Nov. 1-April 21 in... READ MORE

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Montana has an elk problem. They have too few of them in the right places, public land where hunters can pursue them with an over-the-counter tag for our full 5-week rifle season. And they have too many elk in the wrong places, large private ranches where public hunting is generally not allowed. A New Montana bill (House Bill 505) that would incentivize private landowners to manage elk herds is taking plenty of criticism. The controversy highlights larger issues facing conservation in America... READ MORE

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Delaware’s 2021 upstate stream trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. Trout fishing will be allowed for only youth anglers under age 16 on Sunday, March 28, followed by the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers on Monday, March 29, with fishing allowed both days from 7 a.m. to one half-hour after sunset unless otherwise restricted by area rules. In addition... READ MORE

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Georgia turkey hunters are practicing their best turkey calls and patterning their shotguns as they get ready for the statewide 2021 turkey hunting season opening Saturday, Mar. 20. With a bag limit of three gobblers per season, hunters have through May 15 to harvest their bird(s). All turkey hunters must report their harvest using Georgia Game Check. What can hunters expect across state regions this spring? Harvest in... READ MORE

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   In Missouri, an Osage County man got a surprise last week after catching a 112-pound invasive black carp from the Osage River. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has listed black carp on the Prohibited Species List – a list of species that may not be imported, exported, transported, sold, purchased, or possessed alive in Missouri without written approval of the director. Jesse Hughes of Bonnots Mill was originally catfishing with friends March 4 when... READ MORE

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ODFW staff are planning to propose changes to the 2022 archery elk seasons to better manage elk populations and hunting pressure in popular units. Under an initial draft proposal, archery elk hunting would remain a general season hunting opportunity in western Oregon and much of eastern Oregon.  However, several northeast Oregon units would move from general season hunting to some form of controlled archery hunting to better manage elk populations and... READ MORE

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California’s recreational salmon fishery will open in ocean waters on Saturday, April 3 in the Monterey management area, from Pigeon Point (37° 11’ 00” N. latitude) south to the U.S./Mexico border, with a minimum size limit of 24 inches. All other areas of the California coast will remain closed until further notice. The remaining 2021 season dates and associated regulations will be finalized next month. Although the San Francisco and the Fort Bragg management areas were originally scheduled... READ MORE

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The 2021 Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season will open Saturday, April 3 at 57 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the Spring Catch-and-Release Fishing Season – will open March 20. No trout may be kept during the catch and release fishing period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning April 3. For the 2021 spring trout season, no trout may be taken from... READ MORE

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Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia have agreed to a cooperative management plan for Potomac River largemouth bass, one of the most popular sport fisheries in the mid-Atlantic region. To help encourage angler participation and reporting, hundreds of bass will be tagged, and anglers who report a tag will be entered into a raffle for small prizes.  Both recreational and tournament anglers who catch tagged largemouth bass are asked to report details of the catch. Those who... READ MORE

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), in partnership with the Kenneth Kirchman Foundation, invites new youth turkey hunters to register for a free clinic and mentored hunt, April 9–10, near Revere in Clark County. The program will begin with a clinic at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 9, where participants will learn tactics for harvesting a turkey, meet their mentors, and practice shooting and calling-in turkeys. On Saturday morning, participants will... READ MORE

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Ohio 2021 spring turkey controlled hunt application period opened March 1 and runs to March 31. You must be fully licensed to hunt the species for which you are applying. The Division of Wildlife conducts annual lotteries on a number of areas that are normally closed to hunting. Because of social distancing requirements, ODNR controlled access lottery applications will only be accepted online for... READ MORE

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   The South Dakota GFP announced the opening of the South Dakota Can-Am raffle as a new opportunity to support habitat and the chance to win the ultimate rooster chasing UTV. GFP has partnered with South Dakota Department of Tourism, Can-Am, and R+R Pheasant Hunting to raffle off a Can-Am Defender Max Limited with all proceeds supporting the Second Century Habitat Fund. Tickets are $100 each and available to both South Dakota residents and nonresidents. There is no limit to how many tickets can be purchased. The drawing... READ MORE

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual town hall meeting from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 1 for people to learn, comment and ask questions about the 2021 waterfowl hunting season and proposed regulatory changes that will be released for public comment on March 29. The DNR is evaluating season dates for each duck zone and considering some additional duck and goose hunting opportunities and looking at potential changes such as an experimental teal season based on... READ MORE

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