Archive for July, 2007

Bottom fishing: Don't knock it - Hilton Head Island Packet

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Bottom fishing: Don't knock itHilton Head Island Packet, SC - 11 minutes agoThere is just something about bottom fishing that gets me all fired up. I know what you are saying, "But a couple of weeks ago he said tarpon fishing was …

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Nighttime fishing can be an intriguing challenge for anglers - Cape Breton Post

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Nighttime fishing can be an intriguing challenge for anglersCape Breton Post, Canada - 10 minutes agoThe bright sunny days also make for poor fishing as most fish are not very active under these conditions. Anglers hoping to catch a fish or two have to wait …

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Stricken fishing boat unable to restart engines - Radio New Zealand

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Stricken fishing boat unable to restart enginesRadio New Zealand, New Zealand - 12 minutes agoA crew aboard a fishing boat adrift off the coast of Tonga is unable to start the vessel's engines. A rescue operation is underway after the four Tongan men …

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Proper planning makes fishing perfect - Mid County Chronicle

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Mid County Chronicle
Proper planning makes fishing perfectMid County Chronicle, TX - 26 minutes agoThey are the ingredients for a perfect surf-fishing scenario. Aah! Then when they do come together the fishing action may be second to none. …

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Fishing blitz in Niagara finds most anglers obeying the rules - Niagara Falls Review

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Fishing blitz in Niagara finds most anglers obeying the rulesNiagara Falls Review, Canada - 31 minutes agoNIAGARA – Most anglers checked during a weekend enforcement blitz were fishing legally, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. …

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Ron Schara: Dog days aren't excuse to hang up your fishing rod - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Ron Schara: Dog days aren't excuse to hang up your fishing rodMinneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 14 minutes agoStill roaming in the shallows are mostly bluegills of potato chip size, but very tasty. The lesson here is fishing has no end. Dog days are no excuse.

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West Virginia State Parks Names New Employees to Key Positions

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The Parks and Recreation Section of the Division of Natural Resources has announced the selection of Fred Bartels as the trainmaster at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Kevin Dials as assistant superintendent of Kanawha State Forest, Dennis “Mike” Powell as superintendent of Cathedral State Park, Lynette Simko as assistant superintendent of Cabwaylingo State Forest and Patrice “Sissie” Summers as State Parks programmer.

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ENERGY DEVELOPMENT MUST LEARN TO CO-EXIST WITH WILDLIFE

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Hot and dry conditions are pushing Colorado’s black bears out of their natural range in a search for food. As in years past, this means that residents in bear areas need to use extra caution with attractants such as trash, pet food, barbeque grills and birdfeeders; however, beyond the usual warnings and challenges, officials with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) are seeing some new problems crop up this year.

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LEROY YOUNG NAMED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF FISHERIES

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Leroy M. Young, Jr., a 26-year employee of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has been named as the agency’s Director of the Bureau of Fisheries.
In announcing the appointment, PFBC Executive Director Doug Austen said, “Leroy will bring to the bureau director position a wealth of experience and the ability to work with a wide variety of interest groups. I am confident that he will strive to make the Bureau of Fisheries even more successful in its efforts on behalf of the aquatic resources as well as the citizens of the Commonwealth and our many visitors.”

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July 2007 American Sportfishing Association Policy Watch

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Policy Watch is a monthly update for the sportfishing community about the American Sportfishing Association’s Government Affairs activities. For more information on ASA Government Affairs activities, contact Gordon Robertson, vice president and Government Affairs lead, 703.519.9691, x237, Patty Doerr, Ocean Resource Policy director, x244, or Mary Beth Charles, Policy Fellow, x230.

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World Cup Blue Marlin Championship Press Release

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The angler and crew aboard the Queen of Hearts in Bermuda had to wait until the early hours of July 5th to find out they had won the 23rd annual Fourth of July World Cup Blue Marlin Championship (World Cup). Standing in their way was the crew aboard the Hokulia I who had hooked a blue marlin late in the day in Kona, Hawaii. They battled their fish for almost two hours beyond the end of fishing, but in the end, they saw their fish was not big enough to beat the 728 lb blue marlin weighed in by Queen of Hearts. The Hokulia I tagged and released their fish.

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Canada goose reduction planned for Summit Lake State Park

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The DNR has adopted an emergency rule to permit a series of three controlled Canada goose reduction hunts at Summit Lake State Park.
Various non-lethal methods of managing the Canada goose population at the park have not been successful.

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CONSERVATION GROUPS, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AGREE TO SUPPORT FRONT RANGE RECREATIONAL SHOOTING

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Nearly 20 different organizations and agencies signed an agreement yesterday pledging to work together to provide recreational shooting opportunities along Colorado’s Front Range.
The U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Wildlife Federation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW), Colorado State Parks and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, are just some of the organizations that agreed to work together in order to provide safe and sustainable recreational shooting opportunities.

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Writers on the Range: America needs clean water and mining law reform

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Back in the early 1870s, Gen. George Armstrong Custer was among those excited by the rumor of gold and glory in the Black Hills of South Dakota, my home state. via The Summit County Journal

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SHOW RESULTS FROM ICAST 50th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

A team from EFTTA visited this year’s 50th anniversary ICAST event in Las Vegas, and watched as the USA fishing tackle trade celebrated the best new products and stands at the show.
This year, the ICAST New Product Showcase was more competitive than ever. Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, 180 companies entered more than 600 tackle products and accessories into the awards.

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