SALIDA, Colo. – An apparently malnourished young mountain lion entered a Chaffee County residence Thursday afternoon, killing one dog and briefly trapping a mother and her two children inside the house until Chaffee County Sheriffs Deputies evacuated them.
Action: The daily limit for trout is changed. Only two trout 14 inches or greater may be retained as part of the 5 fish bag limit.
Effective date: March 6 through April 30, 2010.
Species affected: Trout other than kokanee
Arkansas Tournament Fishing and the American Cancer Society would like to invite everyone to join us in the effort to fight cancer by casting a line out this year at the 7th Annual “Relay For Life” Bass Tournament for the “American Cancer Society”.
2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama on Lay Lake. Arkansas Tournament Fishing “ATF” Pro Staff Chad Lamberth and Calvin Ralls go on the scene and on the water at the Classic with Arkansas “Pro Anglers” Billy McCaghren, Mike McClelland, Darrell West, Kevin Short, and Stephen Browning.
Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles, seniors (over 70 years old) and persons with Department of Fish and Wildlife disability licenses only.
Effective dates: March 27, 2010 through April 4, 2010.
At its March 4, 2010, meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission issued a Notice of Intent to modify several parts of the rules for commercial harvest of reef fish including groupers, tilefishes, and red snapper. The purpose of these proposed rules is to provide regulations that are more consistent with regulations in place in federal waters offshore of Louisiana.
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – Wildlife Forever is proud to announce that students living in Tennessee and Wyoming who enter the 12th annual State-Fish Art Contest, will receive free Rapala fishing lures. The “Guaranteed Catch” incentive works to increase participation with the contest and engage youth to fish and fishing. Entries must be postmarked by March, 31st and sent to Wildlife Forever to qualify for the 2010 Contest. Winners of the national contest will be announced May 10th.
SIDNEY, Neb. – Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela’s Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass anglers in history.
Sacramento, CA — March 4, 2010 — As part of the South Coast region’s Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process, yesterday the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC) voted to only keep in consideration the alternative created by the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF). The Commission’s action effectively terminates consideration of the three proposals created by the citizens selected to participate in the process. This includes Proposal 2, which is supported by the Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) and the recreational fishing and boating community in Southern California.
Spring in Marion County means it’s time for the annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp in the Ocala National Forest. There are two derbies – March 20 and 27 – from 8:30 a.m. until noon for children ages 5-12.
