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4th Annual Walleye Roundup Fishing Tournament - Cable, Wisconsin
For more info: contact the Cable Area Chamber of Commerce at 800-533-7454: Once again the Cable Area will host the Annual Walleye Roundup Fishing Tournament, held Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th, 2004 on beautiful Lakes Owen and Namakagon. Cash prizes and trophies - May 7, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 Explore Minnesota State Parks on Open House Day: Get in free on Sunday, June 6: Whoever said, "There's no free lunch," didn't know about Minnesota State Parks Open House Day. On Sunday, June 6, visitors get in free at any state park. (Note: Sibley State Park will celebrate its Open House date in September.) The day is made even sweeter at some parks by the offer of a complimentary lunch, refreshments or special programs. - Apr. 29, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
 A Good Spring for DNR Walleye Hatcheries: DES MOINES - For Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hatchery workers, the most important item on this spring's work schedule has already come and gone. Fisheries crews have hit the water, nets have been set, spawning walleyes captured, and millions of eggs collected. - Apr. 29, 2004

Nebraska Game and Parks - News Releases
 Get In On The Early-Season Action, Try Wiper Fishing: Lincoln, Neb. – Anglers anxious to enjoy some exciting early-season action should get in on the wiper fishing this spring. Wipers, the hybrid offspring of female striped bass and male white bass, are known for their violent strike, vigorous fight and superior table qualities. - Apr. 29 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News
Some HUNTSAFE Course Listed on GFP Website: PIERRE, S.D. – A partial listing of Hunter Safety and Firearms Education (HuntSAFE) courses are now available on the Game, Fish and Parks website. - Apr. 29, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Winter Kill Confirmed in Some North Dakota Lakes
More than 10 percent of North Dakota's lakes experienced some form of fish die-off this past winter, a significant, but not record-breaking occurrence, according to Terry Steinwand, fisheries chief for the State Game and Fish Department. - Apr. 29, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch Fisheries Quotas Announced for 2004: The Lake Erie Committee of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission has reduced the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for walleye and increased the TAC for yellow perch in 2004, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. - Apr. 29, 2004

Shovelnose sturgeon return to Ohio waters
Private-public partnership brings native fish back after 50-year hiatus Craig Springer, USFWS
The month of May is a pivotal season in Ohio, the fulcrum from the cold and wet spring, to the sweltering summer sure to follow.  Dogwoods spatter their white blossoms across the hillsides, and the edges of upland streams are dotted with gravelly smallmouth bass nests. - Apr. 29 2004

Coleman introduces portable water heater
Hot Water Anytime, Anywhere . . . Really Fast: WICHITA, Kan. – If you can wait a mere five seconds, Coleman can deliver hot water. That’s right . . . five seconds.     Not minutes. Five seconds is about all it takes for Coleman’s new Hot Water on Demandä Portable Water Heater to convert cold water to 100-degree water for washing hands, cleaning utensils, taking a shower or performing other campsite chores. Hot water anytime, anywhere. That’s its job. Besides being fast, it is convenient and simple – thanks to a compact, self-contained unit that weighs just 22 pounds. - Apr. 29, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
Minnesota bear hunt application deadline is Friday, May 7: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the 2004 Minnesota black bear hunting season. This year, 16,450 licenses will be available in 11 permit areas in northern and central Minnesota. The deadline for bear applications is Friday, May 7. - Apr. 8, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
 Spring Trout Fishing Outlook is Excellent: DES MOINES - The excitement of spring trout fishing in beautiful northeast Iowa is on the minds of many anglers across the state. The much-anticipated trout stocking season is set to begin on April 1. For those anglers or families who have never experienced the beauty of a spring day on an Iowa trout stream, it is a memory not soon forgotten. - Apr. 8, 2004

Nebraska Game and Parks - News Releases
 Mandatory Boating Education Classes Set for 14-17 Year Olds: Lincoln, Neb. – Classes are now forming for 14- to17-year-olds who must successfully complete a boating safety course before operating a boat or personal watercraft anywhere in the state. - Apr. 8 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News
 Pheasant, Grouse, and Partridge Seasons Set With Later End Dates: PIERRE – Grouse, partridge and ringneck hunters targeting South Dakota will be able to hunt a few days into January of 2005, according to state Game, Fish and Parks officials. - Apr. 8, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Moose, Elk and Bighorn Sheep Lotteries Held: North Dakota's 2004 moose, elk and bighorn sheep lotteries have been held and hopeful applicants can learn their fate by logging on to the State Game and Fish Department's website at discovernd.com/gnf. - Apr. 8, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 Top 2003 "Fish Ohio" Waters Named: With 2.25 million Lake Erie acres, 451 miles of the Ohio River, 40,000 miles of streams, some 200 inland lakes and thousands of private ponds, Ohio anglers have great opportunities to catch fish that qualify for the “Fish Ohio” recognition program, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. - Apr. 8, 2004

Free Guides Available From BoatU.S. Consumer Protection Bureau
 For Buying, Selling Or Owning A Boat - Want to know what all the fine print means in a boat sales contract?  If you sell your boat, what does an "exclusive listing" mean?  Care to find out if your current boat ever had any safety defects that needed correction? - Apr. 8, 2004

BoatU.S. Advice:  Things To Know Before You Need A Tow
Prudent skippers can prepare for breakdowns, groundings or accidentally running out of fuel long before the need for on-water-towing assistance arises.  BoatU.S. Towing Services, the nation's largest fleet of towing assistance vessels including the TowBoatU.S. fleet - located in ports in the Atlantic, Gulf, Inland Waterways and Great Lakes - and VESSEL ASSIST on the Pacific Coast, offer these tips: - Apr. 8, 2004

New hovercraft designed for the leisure market
The theory behind one of the most successful inventions of the 20th century, the Hovercraft, was originally tested in 1955 using an empty KiteKat cat food tin inside a coffee tin, an industrial air blower and a pair of kitchen scales by inventor Sir Christopher Cockerell. Things have changed a bit since then. - Apr. 8, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 Fire Restrictions to Start April 1 - Spring burn restrictions issued for 30 Minnesota counties Spring burning restrictions in 18 Minnesota counties will go into effect at 8:00 a.m. on April 1 and an additional 12 counties at 8:00 a.m. on April 8, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today. - Mar. 26, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Ink from pen company flows into Mississippi River at Fort Madison - FORT MADISON — A red substance observed this morning on the Mississippi River at Fort Madison has been identified as ink.  An employee at the Sheaffer Pen company was rinsing five-gallon containers that held concentrated, non-hazardous inks into a drain.  - Mar. 26, 2004

Nebraska Game and Parks - News Releases
COMMISSION SETS 2004 DEER HUNTING SEASON - Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners set dates and regulations for Nebraskas 2004 deer hunting seasons at a meeting in Lincoln March 24.   - Mar. 26, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News
 TURN IN POACHERS HOTLINE BEEN BUSY - PIERRE – Poachers have been active in South Dakota for the last eight months, as 448 investigations involving 128 arrests have occurred since July 1, 2003.  - Mar. 26, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Game and Fish Cautions Anglers about Ice Conditions - A couple March days of 50 degree temperatures with lows staying above freezing will cause ice on North Dakota lakes to turn to slush - a warning sign cautioning anglers that conditions are not safe, according to Nancy Boldt, State Game and Fish Department boat and water safety coordinator. - Mar. 26, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 WATERCRAFT PATROLS RESUME INSPECTIONS TO ENSURE BOATER SAFETY - COLUMBUS, OH - Early season patrols by state watercraft officers will largely focus on boat safety inspections at public launch ramps, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). - Mar. 26, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 The Rainy River on the Minnesota-Ontario border offers one of the earliest opportunities of the year for open-water game fishing action, according to Kevin Peterson, fisheries manager at International Falls. "Walleye fishing on the Rainy River has become increasingly popular in recent years because of high catch rates and large fish," Peterson said. - Mar. 12, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax some of the fishing regulations at Lake Icaria, Binder Lake, and the Old Corning Reservoir beginning March 15. This will allow anglers to harvest fish before a planned September lake draw down and renovation. Water levels in all three lakes will remain normal until after Labor Day weekend, only Lake Icaria will be lowered at that time.  - Mar. 12, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • DEPARTMENTS SEEKING NESTING INFORMATION ABOUT BALD EAGLES

  • STATE PARKS PRIME PLACES FOR SPRING BIRDWATCHING

  • SPECIAL BUCK APPLICATION AVAILABLE, ONLINE TOO!

  • PHEASANT SEASON PROPOSED WITH EXTENDED END DATE

  • WILDLIFE DIVERSITY SMALL GRANTS AWARDED

  • PROPOSALS FOR 2004 ELK SEASONS

  • BIGHORN SHEEP AND MOUNTAIN GOAT SEASONS - Mar. 12, 2004

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North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Anglers Take Note of 2004-2006 Fishing Regulations: North Dakota's 2004-2006 fishing proclamation has been set with new regulations effective April 1. Notable changes for the next two years include...  - Mar. 12, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 Walleye Run Anglers Should Observe River Wading Safety: The arrival of spring and the popular "walleye run" along the Maumee and Sandusky rivers is just a few weeks away and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages wading fishermen to observe some common sense safety tips. - Mar. 12, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
New fishing regulations set for upcoming 2004 season: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to take a moment to review the 2004 Fishing Regulations, now available at more than 1,800 businesses where electronic licenses are sold.  - Feb. 26, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
 Iowa DNR Non-Game Program Needs Your Help: BOONE - A recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey found that nearly half of all Iowans over the age of 16 participate in wildlife viewing activities. Despite the high interest and participation in this non-consumptive recreation, most Iowans do not realize that there is a state program that supports these species.  - Feb. 26, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • REMAINING FISH HOUSES TO BE OFF ICE BY MARCH 5

  • ZEBRA MUSSELS REPORTED BELOW FORT RANDALL AND GAVIN’S POINT DAMS

  • FRONTIER SCIENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT FORT SISSETON

  • BECOME A NATURE DETECTIVE AT ADAMS HOMESTEAD AND NATURE PRESERVE

  • SPRING FISHING SEASON CLOSES FOR SOME NORTHEASTERN WATERWAYS

  • MISSOURI RIVER MAPS  - Feb. 26, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Game and Fish Spiritwood Lake Property for Sale: The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is selling property within the City of Spiritwood Lake at public auction March 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the front door of the Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown, according to Paul Schadewald, department chief of administrative services. - Feb. 13, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 More than 110,000 rainbow trout, measuring 10 to 13 inches, will be released in 47 Ohio lakes and ponds from March through May to enhance public fishing opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout per angler. - Feb. 26, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 2004 Spring light goose order begins March 1: Interested participants are reminded that harvest of ?light geese? (snow geese, including blue-phased snow geese, and the smaller Ross' geese) will be allowed from March 1 to April 30 again this spring. The harvest will occur under a federal Conservation Order, which allows 24 states, including Minnesota, to allow harvest of light geese after the close of hunting seasons. - Feb. 13, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Low Oxygen Levels Cause Major Fish Kill Near Algona: ALGONA - A fish kill discovered Monday north of Algona appears to be a near total kill from natural causes. The low volume of water in the East Fork of the Des Moines River, paired with thick ice and snow cover, caused dissolved oxygen levels to fall below the level at which fish can survive. Heavy snowfall in the past two weeks added to the situation.  - Feb. 13, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • 2004 APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CAMPING RESERVATIONS OPEN FEB. 28

  • REMINDER ABOUT MILITARY HUNTING OPPORTUNITY

  • HUNTING AND BOATING SAFETY COORDINATOR NAMED

  • VIEW WINTERING BALD EAGLES IN MISSOURI RIVER STATE PARKS

  • BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONDUCTING COYOTE STUDY  - Feb. 13, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Snowmobilers Reminded to Stay Clear of Wildlife: Due to extreme sub-zero temperatures and snowcover that has not been seen in North Dakota in a number of years, wintering wildlife have to deal with challenging conditions. Because of this, officials for the State Game and Fish Department are reminding snowmobile enthusiasts to stay clear of wildlife and its habitat so animals do not suffer additional stress. - Feb. 13, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
Ohio Hunting License Sales Increased Last Year: Many hunting and trapping opportunities continue through February and March. Recent data collected from the sale of Ohio hunting licenses indicate that more young people have joined the hunting ranks within the past year. Sales of youth hunting licenses are up 12 percent in the state. License sales also increased among adult residents 1.5 percent and non-residents 13 percent, according to the Ohio Department of Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.  - Feb. 13, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
Minnesota conservation officer tales: What a line - During his normal course of duties, Conservation Officer Bruce Lawrence (Pine City) found an ice angler using one too many lines. The angler explained that he was using the extra line to try to retrieve his cell phone, which he said he had accidentally dropped down his ice hole. Turned out this was no wrong number. The angler had an underwater TV camera and showed Lawrence the cell phone resting in 15 feet of water.  - Feb. 2, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Clear Lake Yellow Bass Provide Ice Fishing Bonanza
CLEAR LAKE--For a lot of Iowans, the last half of January can be rather depressing. You know, mid-winter blues. Pheasant season has ended. There's no snow for skiing, sledding, or snowmobiling, and the spring turkey seasons are still months away. What's an outdoor enthusiast to do? Well, one suggestion might be to grab your ice fishing gear and head to Cerro Gordo county's Clear Lake where burgeoning populations of yellow bass are currently stealing the mid-winter show. Currently, it just might be the hottest action in the state. - Feb. 2, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • DEADLINE FOR WILDLIFE SEASONAL AND EXECUTIVE INTERN POSITIONS NEAR

  • PARKS AND RECREATION SEASONAL APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FEB. 13

  • TWO SOURCES TO HELP STAY CURRENT WITH SOUTH DAKOTA’S OUTDOORS

  • SPRING LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER OPENS FEB. 1

  • REGULATIONS FOR AERIAL HUNTING OVER PUBLIC LANDS PROPOSED

  • GOV. ROUNDS SUPPORTS SOUTH DAKOTA TRAILS - Feb. 2, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Spring Turkey Season Set; Applications Available: A record number of licenses highlight the 2004 spring wild turkey hunting season, according to Randy Kreil, wildlife chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Game and fish will make 5,415 wild turkey licenses available, an increase of 1,705 from last year. Twenty-six of the 28 units have increases over 2003, and two remained the same. "Turkeys continue to do well in most of the state, and license numbers reflect this trend," Kreil said.  - Feb. 2, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 2004 Lake Erie Fishing Outlook is Promising: Near-record walleye hatch recorded in 2003
Year after year, Lake Erie anglers have experienced some of the finest and most diverse fishing on the Great Lakes and this year will be no different, say fisheries experts with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.  - Feb. 2, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
2003 Registered furbearer harvest numbers change - The number of pine marten, fisher and bobcats registered decreased while river otter registration increased in the Grand Rapids DNR Wildlife area in 2003. The three registration sites with the Grand Rapids work area, Effie, Deer River and Grand Rapids, all had similar changes in furbearer numbers.  - Jan. 9, 2004

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Late Season Bird Hunting - by Joe Wilkinson: From a twist of branches and a few dead stems, the telltale 'whirr' of quail flushing told me that I was in the right spot...but the wrong side of a clump of scrubby trees. One after another, the bobwhites burst out, flying eight or nine low, straight lines away from me. - Jan. 9, 2004

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • OAKWOOD LAKES TO HOST KIDS' ICE FISHING DERBY JAN 24
  • WILDLIFE SEASONAL AND EXECUTIVE INTERN PROGRAM POSITIONS AVAILABLE
  • GET OUT AND ABOUT AT FARM ISLAND RECREATION AREA
  • NEW BIRDING GUIDE FOR NORTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA
  • 2004 FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM
  • CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE UPDATE - Jan. 9, 2004

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Game and Fish Lists Tentative 2004 Season Opening Dates
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for the 2004 hunting seasons, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year.  - Jan. 9, 2004

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
FEW CHANGES PROPOSED TO OHIO'S 2004-2005 HUNTING RULES: COLUMBUS, OH -- Ohio sportsmen will see few changes to next year's hunting and trapping regulations, based on proposals presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.Among the changes proposed for the 2005 hunting season include an earlier opening for spring wild turkey season. Instead of opening during the last week of April, the proposed opening date would be the Monday closest to April 21. For 2005, the opening date would be April 18. - Jan. 9, 2004

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
End of calendar year doesn't mean end of hunting season - - Small game opportunities abound through February, so take a kid hunt - While many Minnesota hunters are getting the blues as another deer, duck, grouse and pheasant season has come to a close; thousands of Minnesota hunters are only getting warmed up with two months of intense rabbit and squirrel hunting yet to come.  - Dec. 31, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Iowa NAWCAP Project Benefiting Migratory Game Birds - As the result of a continuing partnership between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, migrating birds will find new places to feed, rest, and nest in northern Iowa.  - Dec. 31, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • MUZZLELOADER-ONLY DEER SEASON OPENS DEC. 13
  • TRY STATE PARK CAMPING CABINS, LODGES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
  • 2004 GENERAL LICENSES ON SALE BEGINNING DEC. 15
  • ICE SAFETY POINTS
  • PROPOSALS FOR WILDLIFE DIVERSITY SMALL GRANTS BEING ACCEPTED
  • MOST 2003 LICENSES VALID THROUGH END OF JANUARY 2004
  • HUNTING OPPORTUNITY OFFERED TO MILITARY PERSONNEL
  • STATE PARKS HOST FIRST SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE YEAR
  • REMEMBER ONE DAY’S LIMIT ALLOWED WHEN FISHING ON WATER/ICE
  • NO CHANGES FOR 2004 SPRING LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER
  • RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FOR SOME STATE PARK FACILITIES -Dec. 31, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Anglers Cautioned Against Releasing Fish Caught from Deep Water 123103
Catch and release is a fishing practice that can help maintain fish populations. However, catch and release is not recommended for fish caught from depths of more than 30 feet, according to Randy Hiltner, fisheries biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Devils Lake.  - Dec. 31, 2003

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
UPCOMING WINTER BOAT SHOWS PROVIDE EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES TO BEGIN PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER RECREATIONAL SEASON - Shows slated for Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton in January  - Dec. 31, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 New format would simplify special fishing regulations: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is introducing a new format that would simplify special possession limits and length-based regulations for four species of game fish on individual lakes. Known as a regulation toolbox, this format would help DNR fisheries managers maintain and improve the state's walleye, bass, crappie and sunfish populations on individual lakes through simple and commonly applied regulations. - Dec. 16, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
New Fishing Regulations, License Fees Take Effect Soon: DES MOINES - A number of changes to Iowa fishing regulations become effective on Jan. 14. New regulations affect trout fishing, and add panfish bag limits on the Mississippi River, a closed season on fishing below the dams at three locations on the Mississippi River, and length limits on bass and walleye at two lakes. - Dec. 16, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • MUZZLELOADER-ONLY DEER SEASON OPENS DEC. 13
  • TRY STATE PARK CAMPING CABINS, LODGES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
  • 2004 GENERAL LICENSES ON SALE BEGINNING DEC. 15
  • ICE SAFETY POINTS
  • PROPOSALS FOR WILDLIFE DIVERSITY SMALL GRANTS BEING ACCEPTED -Dec. 16, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Game and Fish Provides Ice Safety Tips: Outdoor recreationists are venturing out onto the ice to enjoy many of the state's winter opportunities. Nancy Boldt, boat and water safety coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, reminds trappers and ice anglers to be cognizant of ice safety. "Before going out onto a frozen lake, pond or river, it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of falling through the ice," Boldt said. "Knowing how to judge ice conditions will also help in making a more informed decision."  - Dec. 16, 2003

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
STATEWIDE OHIO PRIMITIVE DEER HUNTING SEASON OPEN DECEMBER 27-30
COLUMBUS, OH -- Deer hunters still have a great opportunity to take a whitetail by participating in the statewide primitive deer season, December 27-30, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. A majority of hunters will carry muzzleloading rifles, but may also legally use muzzleloading shotguns, longbows and crossbows during the four-day season. Last year, hunters checked 22,088 deer during the statewide primitive season. - Dec. 16, 2003

 

Wisconsin to Host 2004 ESPN Great Outdoor Games
 MADISON, Wis. – The world’s best outdoors athletes will converge on Madison next summer to compete in the ESPN Great Outdoor Games.  Officials from ESPN, Charter Communications, the Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation and the State of Wisconsin today announced that the Games will be staged July 8-11, 2004. - Dec. 16, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 Tips for safer snowmobiling: Minnesota is known by snowmobilers for its unique combination of abundant and dependable snow, exciting terrain, and extensive trail network. Yet combine these factors with improper use, and serious injury or death can occur. "I want people to take advantage of the snowmobiling opportunities that exist in Minnesota," said DNR Chief Conservation Office Mike Hamm. "However, this sport also can be very dangerous when safety rules are ignored." - Nov. 26, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Mississippi River Tailwater Fishing Restricted: On a cold winter day, they are as reliable as the eagles that float overhead. If there is open water below a Mississippi River lock and dam, boats-sometimes dozens of them-bob in the choppy current. On board, bundled up anglers from all over eastern Iowa, western Illinois and Wisconsin are looking for sauger and walleye in the deep tailwaters. - Nov. 26, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • EMERGENCY ELK RULE FINALIZED
  • WANDERING WHOOPERS ARRIVE SAFELY IN FLORIDA
  • CELEBRATE THE 12TH ANNUAL FRONTIER CHRISTMAS AT FORT SISSETON
  • REMINDER: DEER DEPREDATION POOL DEADLINE IS NOV. 30
  • AUTHORIZATION NEEDED TO POSSESS ROAD-KILLED BIG GAME
  • EXTENDED EAST RIVER DEER SEASON
  • ACTIVITIES ABOUND IN STATE PARKS THIS WINTER  -Nov. 26, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
North Dakota to Host Pronghorn Workshop 112603
The 21st Biennial Pronghorn Workshop is scheduled for Bismarck May 2-4, 2004, and participants are encouraged to sign up before Dec. 31, 2003. The workshop is hosted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service. - Nov. 26, 2003

Nebraska Games & Parks News
Warren Arganbright has been elected as Nebraska Environmental Trust Board Chairperson for 2004. A longtime resident of Valentine, Mr. Arganbright has been a member of the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board since 2000. He currently serves as the Thomas County Attorney, and previously served as Cherry County Attorney. - Nov. 26, 2003

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
Hey young hunters! Good luck this deer season. This year your success may earn you a spot in Wild Ohio Magazine. The staff of Wild Ohio is looking for good-quality photographs of youth hunters with their deer taken during Ohio's Youth Deer Gun Season November 22 and 23, 2003. The best photos will be selected to appear in a photo spread in the fall 2004 issue of Wild Ohio Magazine. Featured pictures may also appear on the Division of Wildlife's website. - Nov. 26, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
Everyone 27 and younger must have snowmobile safety training; CD-ROM course available: If you were born after Dec. 31, 1976, which means you are 27 or younger by the end of 2003, you need to take a snowmobile safety training course before you can legally ride a snowmobile anywhere in Minnesota, including private land. This law took effect last year (Oct. 2, 2002), but many people are not aware it.  - Nov. 5, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Deer Hunters Pitching In: Des Moines - Iowa deer hunters are responding well this hunting season to shooting more deer and giving their extra deer to the needy, but a little more is being asked of them. "Lockers are already reporting high numbers of donated deer but the main deer harvest is still a month away," said Richard Bishop, DNR's wildlife bureau chief. Bishop expects to meet, even exceed the goal of 1,000 donated deer. - Nov. 5, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • DROUGHT-STRICKEN LAKES OPEN TO LIBERALIZED FISHING
  • WETLAND AND GRASSLAND CONSERVATION PROJECT APPROVED
  • MICKELSON TRAIL NAMED IN THE "BEST OF THE MIDWEST"
  • CANVASBACK AND PINTAIL SEASONS CLOSED NOV. 4 IN MOST AREAS
  • SALMON STATION CLOSES, EGGS COLLECTED
  • A COUPLE HUNTING LAWS TO REMEMBER  -Nov. 5, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Remaining Deer Licenses Reduced in Units 3F1, 3F2 and 4F 102903
Based on continuing reports of pockets of white-tailed deer deaths caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in southwestern North Dakota, the State Game and Fish Department has decided to reduce the number of remaining antlerless whitetail deer licenses in units 3F1, 3F2 and 4F. - Nov. 5, 2003

Nebraska Games & Parks News
Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is lowering the water level at Burchard Lake in Pawnee County in preparation for a project to help stabilize the shoreline and provide aquatic habitat that is scheduled to begin in January, 2004.  - Nov. 5, 2003

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
OHIO'S FIRST-EVER YOUTH DEER-GUN SEASON SET FOR NOVEMBER 22-23
Unique opportunity for young hunters to experience a fall outdoor tradition: COLUMBUS, OH -- Hunters age 17 and younger can put their skills and training to the test during Ohio's first-ever youth deer-gun hunting season on Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages young hunters and their families to take advantage of this new opportunity. - Nov. 5, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 Blaze orange reduces hunting accidents: Wearing a blaze orange cap, vest, or coat will not get you on the best-dressed list, but it just might save your life. "Wearing blaze orange clothing is a requirement to hunt or trap during Minnesota's small game season or deer season," said Mike Hamm, DNR Enforcement Chief. "Failure to wear blaze orange is among the major causes of accidents and hunting fatalities."  - Oct. 16, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Fall Fishing is Tough to Beat: DES MOINES - Fall is a great time to be outdoors. The air is cool, the bugs are gone, and the fish are pulling out of their late summer slumber. It is "One last time" to dust off the fishing rod before ice locks in the lakes for another winter. "October and November are some of the best times to fish in Iowa because the fish are actively feeding getting ready for next spring," said Marion Conover, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' fisheries bureau. "Fish are developing their egg sacks now which requires them to eat a lot, plus they are eating to fatten up for the winter, which is good news for anglers."  - Oct. 16, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • BE "WILD IN THE WINTER" AT ADAMS HOMESTEAD AND NATURE PRESERVE
  • OSPREY REINTRODUCTION IN SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA
  • CHANGES PROPOSED FOR FISHING REGULATIONS
  • NEW PARK ENTRANCE LICENSES AVAILABLE FOR 2004
  • "TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAILS" EVENT AT LAFRAMBOISE ISLAND
  • CHANGES FOR ROAD HUNTING
  • SALMON STATION COLLECTING EGGS FOR STOCKING   - Oct. 16, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
Motorists: Watch for Deer on Roads: Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark this time of year to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer along roadways, according to Bill Jensen, big game biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. October, November and December are peak months for deer-vehicle accidents because of increased deer activity during breeding season, young-of-the-year deer are dispersing from their home ranges, and movements from fall cover to wintering cover.  - Oct. 16, 2003

Nebraska Games & Parks News
CHANCES OF DEER-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS INCREASE IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER
 Lincoln, Neb. – Because deer are more active during the fall they pose a potentially dangerous threat for both themselves and the occupants of vehicles traveling highways and country roads. With crop harvesting activities getting underway, crop and cover patterns quickly changing, daylight hours becoming shorter and the onset of deer breeding season, deer will have a lot of things to distract them.  - Oct. 16, 2003

 

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 Fishing Regulations Approved to Protect Lake Erie Walleye and Smallmouth Bass:
Regulations to take effect March 1, 2004: Conservation measures designed to provide long-term stability for Lake Erie's walleye and smallmouth bass populations have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.  - Oct. 16, 2003

Outdoor News from the Safari Club International
Grizzly Delisting on Horizon: The Associated Press reports that, as early as 2005, the USFWS is planning to submit a proposal to have Yellowstone National Park grizzly bears removed from the Endangered Species List. - Oct. 2, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 Exotic spiny waterflea found in popular lake on Minnesota border: Biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the discovery of the harmful exotic spiny waterflea in Saganaga Lake in northern Minnesota?s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) after studying samples collected by a summer resident.  - Oct. 2, 2003

Iowa DNR - News Releases
Iowa Deer Hunters Asked: Reduce Deer Herd, Feed Needy: Iowa deer hunters are being asked to pull double duty this hunting season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking them to shoot more deer, does in particular, to reduce the deer population. With the hope that hunters will shoot more deer than they want for themselves, a program has been set up to get the extra venison to the needy. - Oct. 2, 2003

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks News

  • HUNTERS SHOULD CHECK STATUS OF WALK-IN AREA LANDS IN HARDING COUNTY BEFORE OPENING DAY OF FIREARM ANTELOPE SEASON
  • STERLING AND BETHEA NAMED STATE TRAPPERS OF THE YEAR
  • NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON MOST PUBLIC LANDS, BUT NOT ALL
  • CUSTER STATE PARK OFFERS EDUCATION AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN
  • LOWER OAHE WATERFOWL GUIDE AVAILABLE ONLINE
  • RESIDENT THREE-DAY PHEASANT SEASON OPEN OCT. 11-13
  • FREE WAGON RIDES/DEMONSTRATIONS CELEBRATE FALL AT FORT SISSETON

  - Oct. 2, 2003

North Dakota Department of Natural Resources - News
 Deer Licenses Still Available 100103: Interested deer hunters still have time to purchase a first, second, third or fourth license for North Dakota' 2003 deer gun season, according to Carrie Whitney, State Game and Fish Department licensing supervisor. Hunters with second, third and fourth doe licenses can use them during the archery season with a bow; the deer gun season with a bow, rifle, or muzzle-loader; or during the muzzle-loader season with a muzzle-loader.  - Oct. 2, 2003

Nebraska Games & Parks News
Mountain Lion Confirmation First for Eastern Third of State
Lincoln, Neb. – A young male mountain lion captured in west-central Omaha marks the first confirmed sighting of the big cats in the eastern third of the state, said Mace Hack, assistant wildlife division administrator for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and head of wildlife research.  - Oct. 2, 2003

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - News
 Enjoy Ohio's Lake Erie Yellow Perch Fishing: The cooler days of fall herald the prime time of yellow perch fishing on Lake Erie. Light southerly or southwesterly breezes can bring out fleets of anglers young and old in search of yellow perch. The yellow perch's eagerness to bite and the simplicity of fishing techniques make this a sport revered by rookies and old-timers.  - Oct. 2, 2003

A Simple but Valuable Dog Training Command
By Rhett Kermicle: You’ve probably often heard that it’s a good idea to “crate train” your hunting dog. A dog that accepts his crate or travel kennel as a pleasant place is much easier to manage when you’re on a trip. If you don’t have your dog in an outdoor run, a crate can also provide a safe place to keep your dog when you’re away from home for a few hours. This is a better option than leaving him loose in the house or garage where, as most people find out the hard way, a dog will figure out a way to get into trouble if you’re not there to watch him.

Hurricane Isabel Recreational Boat Losses Total Over $150 Million
Damages Surpass Hurricane Andrew: Boat Owners Association of The United States reports that losses to recreational boats from Hurricane Isabel (not including marinas, other infrastructure or commercial vessels) will total over $150 million. Much of the damage occurred in the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River watersheds, far from the storm's North Carolina landfall. - Sept. 25, 2003

Recreational Equipment Inc. Partners With Black Diamond To Take HERA Climb For Life On The Road
 Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a global leader in climbing and backcountry gear, is proud to announce a partnership with Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), which will take the HERA (Health Empowerment, Research and Advocacy) Ovarian Cancer Climb for Life on the road to six major metropolitan areas this winter. The HERA Climb for Life REI Road Tour will include a month long event at each stop to promote awareness and raise money for research in the following markets: Seattle, WA; Fremont, CA; Denver, CO; Minneapolis, MN; Salt Lake City, UT; and Southern California. - Sept. 18, 2003

Minnesota DNR - News Releases
 DNR urges duckboat discretion: Most duck hunters are already packing their gear for the Sept. 27 Minnesota opener. The boat has been repainted, missing decoy anchors replaced and the piquant bouquet of Hoppe's Number 9 wafts up from the basement. "I wonder how many hunters have forgotten to pack their life jackets," mused Tim Smalley, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources b