Bass Fishing Guide

Hunters: Follow import regulations to keep Oregon CWD-free

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:59:19 +0000

SALEM, Ore.—As hunting season opens in states where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected, ODFW reminds hunters traveling to other states that it is illegal to bring any deer, elk or moose part containing central nervous system tissue into Oregon from states or Canadian provinces with a documented case of CWD.

Fish and Wildlife Commission meets in Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 2

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:57:44 +0000

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 2 to consider several issues including the reintroduction of bull trout into the Clackamas River and approval of the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Management Plan.

FIRST SHOT — INTRO TO ARCHERY, FISHING, AND SHOOTING IN DENVER, SEPTEMBER 18

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DENVER, Colo. — Join us at the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) headquarters for a “First Shot” at wildlife recreation! Officer Tim Woodward, District Wildlife Manager in the Metro area will teach novice shooters and anglers how to get the most out of the outdoors.

FAMILY FISHING CLINIC AT OVERLAND POND PARK SEPTEMBER 18

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DENVER, Colo. —Colorado Division of Wildlife and Denver Parks and Recreation present a Family Fishing Clinic at Overland Pond Park, Saturday September 18, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Families and friends are invited to come learn about fish anatomy, fish handling, casting and reeling, and urban wildlife.

Boaters Need To Remain Alert And Sober To Stay Safe On Waterways

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:55:21 +0000

COLUMBUS, OH – The arrival of the Labor Day Holiday weekend signals the traditional end of the summer boating season. Recreational boaters are encouraged to remain alert and sober to stay safe on Ohio’s waterways, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft.

Snapper A Possibility

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:52:49 +0000

Finally, red snapper anglers have a ray of hope that they will be able to catch their favorite species in 2010. Of course, two important steps must be accomplished before anglers will be allowed to catch the fish that made the Alabama Gulf Coast famous - NOAA Fisheries' blessing on the fall snapper season that was approved by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council last week and the opening of fishing in federal waters that have been closed by the oil spill.

Most of Puget Sound Closing to Crabbing

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:51:51 +0000

OLYMPIA - Recreational crab fishing will close for a catch assessment in most areas of Puget Sound at sunset on Labor Day, with summer catch reports due by October 10.

Seven areas of Puget Sound will close to crab fishing Sept. 6, including marine areas 6 (eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca), 8-1 (Deception Pass to East Point), 8-2 (East Point to Possession Point), 9 (Admiralty Inlet), 10 (Seattle/Bremerton), 11 (Tacoma/Vashon) and 12 (Hood Canal).

Bethesda Angler Catches Diamond Jim Imposter Near James Island

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$25,000 Diamond Jim Still On The Loose, Challenge Ends September 6

Annapolis, Md. - The third Diamond Jim imposter of the 2010 Maryland Fishing challenge was caught on August 22 by Devin Singer of Bethesda, Md. Singer was enjoying his first-ever fishing trip near James Island aboard the Charter Boat "Never Enuff," skippered by Captain Shawn Pruitt out of Solomons, Md., when he caught the tagged striped bass. The Diamond Jim imposter, worth $500 in prize money, was one of nearly 600 rockfish tagged so far this summer.

Invasive Mussels Still Threaten Utah

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:50:14 +0000

Even though boaters are putting their boats away for the season, a nasty little invader could still make its way into Utah over Labor Day weekend.

And Lake Mead would be a likely source. Larry Dalton says the number of quagga mussels produced at Lake Mead each year reaches its high point in September and October.

Educating the Public About Hunting, Fishing, Conservation

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:49:35 +0000

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-For 38 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has been celebrated from the smallest hometowns to the highest offices in our nation's capital. An official public reminder that conservation in America depends on leadership and funding from hunters and anglers, NHF Day now aims to deliver its message year round through a free and newly updated variety of educational resources.