Arizona: Comments Sought on Reptile, Raptor, Amphibian and Mollusk Regulations
PHOENIX - The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public comments on draft 2009-2010 regulations for reptiles, raptors, crustaceans and mollusks, and amphibians.
Public comment will be accepted until August 22. If warranted, public meetings on the proposed changes to these commission orders may be held in Phoenix, Tucson and/or Flagstaff. Most of the proposed changes [...]
07/22/2008 01:55 PM
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Washington: WDFW to Enforce Law Requiring Removal of Aquatic Plants from Boats and Gear
OLYMPIA, Washington - With summer in full swing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding recreational boaters that they are legally required to remove all aquatic plants from their boats and trailers before driving away from the launch ramp.
Those that fail to do so could face a $378 fine.
Washington state law makes [...]
07/22/2008 01:53 PM
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Gorilla Treestands Introduces the Pro-Series King Kong
Big Advances In Comfort And Concealment
New Pro-Series King Kong Ideal For Longer Hunts
FLUSHING, Michigan - Gorilla Treestands Inc. introduces the Pro-Series King Kong, a powerful performer designed for quiet comfort and optimal concealment. With its Mossy OakTreestand camouflage and advanced comfort seating, Gorilla has taken its best-selling stand and made it even better.
The combination of [...]
07/22/2008 01:50 PM
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Southern Outdoor Technologies Introduces Archer’s Caddie
WEST POINT, Mississippi- Southern Outdoor Technologies, makers of the Sportsman’s Condo hunting blinds introduces the Archer’s Caddie. Designed for all style bows, the Archer’s Caddie is a free standing bow and equipment holder.
“The Archer’s Caddie is a must have for anyone who owns a bow”, said Mark Bernegger, of Southern Outdoor Technologies. Features include a [...]
07/22/2008 01:49 PM
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Proposed $14 Million Budget Cut for Illinois DNR Threatens Conservation Efforts
Cuts could drastically impact state’s ability to conserve natural resources
Springfield Illinois - Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich recently unveiled a proposal to cut the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) budget by $14 million. Illinois Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) fear the cuts could severely hamper the IDNR’s conservation efforts and their ability to [...]
07/22/2008 01:48 PM
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Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Briefs Congressmen on Introduced FAET Legislation
Fixing the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Inequity
CSF Briefs Congressmen on Introduced FAET Legislation
Washington, DC - The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted a Capitol Hill briefing, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), where members of Congress, leaders of conservation organizations and industry representatives were informed about the inequity that exists in the excise [...]
07/22/2008 01:47 PM
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Grand Slam Club/Ovis to Involve Youth Hunters in Pursuit of Sheep and Goats
High Mountain Game Not Out Of Reach For Determined Young Hunters
According to a recent study by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, there are at least 20.6 million active hunters in the U.S. alone. But of those millions, less than ½ of 1% have attempted to hunt the mountains for wild sheep. There are many possible [...]
07/22/2008 01:42 PM
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Washington: Results Available for Special Hunt Drawing
OLYMPIA, Washington - Hunters who submitted applications for a 2008 special-hunt permit can check the results of this year’s drawing on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) website.
The results of the random, computerized drawing were verified July 11 and are now available for viewing at http://198.238.33.69/.
More than 60,000 hunters submitted 134,000 applications for [...]
07/22/2008 01:29 PM
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Arizona: Fall Draw Results Now Available for Big Game Hunters
Leftover deer, turkey and javelina tags to be issued first-come
PHOENIX - The 2008 fall big game draw process is complete and applicants can now find out if they’ve been drawn by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Web site at www.azgfd.gov/draw.
Applicants can obtain draw results for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, buffalo and bear [...]
07/22/2008 01:12 PM
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Nevada Habitat Acquired, Conserved by Elk Foundation
Ely, Nevada - The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has acquired nearly 200 acres of private inholdings in Nevada’s spectacular Goshute Canyon Wilderness. The acquisition prevents development, keeps intact a large sweep of wildlife habitat and opens public access.
The land eventually will be conveyed to the Bureau of Land Management, which administers Goshute Canyon Wilderness.
“This area [...]
07/22/2008 12:50 PM
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