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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two free virtual ice fishing courses to individuals who have little to no ice fishing experience or would like to further improve their current skills. If you haven't ice fished at all or are looking to sharpen your skills, then these are the courses for you.  The events will be held on January 12 and 19 and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information and to begin the registration process... READ MORE

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The Maryland DNR announces the January firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 8-9, 2021, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. The season is open Sunday, Jan. 10 on private and designated public lands in Cecil and St. Mary’s counties, and... READ MORE

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The new camper cabins at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, in northeastern Minnesota, are ready for visitors! Campers can begin making reservations Dec. 28 for stays beginning on Dec. 31 (four cabins) and Jan. 13 (the remaining four cabins). These eight new cabins, which will be open year round, reflect the latest in green-building practices. The cabins feature rustic tamarack interiors and are equipped with heat, electricity and Wi-Fi, and... READ MORE

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From now through 2/7/21, only antlered deer may be taken from public hunting areas in Ohio. Exceptions to this rule are at Lake Su An Wildlife Area and for our existing Controlled Hunt lottery winners.  In Ohio, hunters may take only one antlered deer regardless of location or method of take. Deer limits are determined by county, and hunters cannot exceed a county limit. Deer hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes past sunset for all deer seasons. Additional... READ MORE

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A Michigan 2020-21 late antlerless firearm hunt on private land in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties will be held Jan. 7-10 and Jan. 14-17. Hunters who do not own property in the area are still able to participate. The Hunting Access Program offers access to quality private land across the state to provide more hunting opportunities. Hunters can take antlerless deer with an unused 2020 deer or deer combo license or... READ MORE

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) stocked 700 rainbow trout into the fishing pond at Lake Lamar Bruce near Saltillo on December 16th. Rainbow trout have been popular with anglers of all ages, and provide a unique angling opportunity in Mississippi.  This is a great opportunity to introduce someone to fishing as well as catch some nice fish during the winter. "Anglers have had success catching the trout on inline spinners and crappie grubs the past three years.  The trout will even bite a hook baited with... READ MORE

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Oregon retention of all wild spring Chinook (jacks and adults) in the mainstem Umpqua River is prohibited during the Feb. 1 - June 30, 2021 fishing season. Anglers may only keep hatchery chinook. North Umpqua River anglers can still retain wild spring Chinook as per the 2021 aggregate bag limit regulations. This emergency rule for mainstem wild spring Chinook was also in effect during the 2020 season to help protect a vulnerable population that returns to the South Umpqua River. Recent low returns of wild spring Chinook to... READ MORE

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   The USFWS recently announced a final rule and final environmental impact statement (EIS) to responsibly manage conflicts associated with double-crested cormorants in the United States. The final rule establishes a new special permit for state and federally recognized tribal wildlife agencies in the contiguous 48 United States to undertake additional cormorant control activities when permissible under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). States and tribes must use nonlethal methods before resorting to lethal control. The activities allowed... READ MORE

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Arizona is home to 128 lakes and five major rivers. With cooler weather comes some unique opportunities for anglers who are looking to cast a line during the winter months. Arizona has some of the best fishing, from the Colorado River to the White Mountains and everywhere in between. AZGFD has identified the best locations for trout, bass, crappie and more this winter... READ MORE

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the management of Florida’s flounder fishery. A stock status update suggested that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend in recent years and is likely overfished and undergoing overfishing on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Other south Atlantic and Gulf states have also reported declines in flounder populations and have been making their own regulation changes. Changes effective March 1, 2021, include... READ MORE

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a draft rule amendment that continues the FWC’s work to protect Florida’s deer populations by reducing the risk of chronic wasting disease spreading into the state. The draft rule amendment would prohibit importing or possessing whole carcasses or high-risk parts of deer, elk, moose, caribou and all other species of the deer family originating from any place outside of Florida... READ MORE

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Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Friday., Jan. 1, 2021 to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia DNR. Shad season is scheduled to run through midnight on Mar. 31, 2021. The 2021 shad season includes the following specific regulations for rivers: The Altamaha River downstream from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad Bridge is open for commercial shad fishing Monday - Friday.  Waters of the Altamaha River system upstream... READ MORE

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