December 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
CONCORD, N.H. — Officials at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department are reminding those getting outdoors this winter to stay safe on the ice.
“This year, we’ve already seen wide-ranging temperatures, deep snow and high winds that can shift ice on waterbodies,” said Major Tim Acerno of Fish and Game Law Enforcement. “Outdoor enthusiasts should always test the ice before venturing out onto ice-covered waters.”
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December 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington today adopted new regulations for white sturgeon fishing in the Columbia River and its tributaries throughout 2009.
The rules, which take effect on Jan. 1, set new harvest guidelines, season dates and implement a new method of measuring sturgeon that may be retained.
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December 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Plan now to attend a Sportsman’s Breakfast at AJ’s Restaurant in Mountain Home hosted by Idaho Fish and Game.
The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at 1130 Highway 20, just off of Interstate-84 at exit 95.
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December 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia.
Waters are cold now while waterfowl hunters enjoy the last few weeks of the seasons, and many anglers are still fishing.
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December 26th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Species affected: Smelt
Effective dates: Jan. 1 through March 31, 2009
Action (1): Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day
Location: Columbia River
Daily Limit: 25-pound daily limit
Action (2): Open Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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December 23rd, 2008 by rafter
At least in West Virginia.
The West Virginia state Supreme Court says federal maritime laws don’t govern activities involving West Virginia’s whitewater rafting industry. This stems from an accident on the Shenandoah River a few years ago, in which a party sued the rafting company for a mishap on the river.
This court decision could mean big things for the whitewater rafting industry int he US. This now sets the precedence for any future lawsuits against river rafting outfitters. Although all outfitters are required to be licensed and carry liability insurance, lawsuits stemming from death and/injury on the river still exist.
Hopefully this will add a bit more cover for the river rafting outfitters, who already do all they can to keep the guests safe and follow best practices when it comes to risk management and safety regulations.
December 23rd, 2008 by fishing_expert
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December 23rd, 2008 by fishing_expert
The Pacific Rivers Council and the Center for Biological Diversity recently sued the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) over non-native fish stocking. These stocking programs have been used as a management tool for more than 100 years. The groups filed the lawsuit over concerns regarding depredation of the native frog population and that no Environmental Impact Report (EIR) had been completed for the programs. The result was a court order barring the DFG from non-native stocking until it completed an EIR in January 2010.
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December 23rd, 2008 by fishing_expert
CONCORD, N.H. — Saltwater ice fishing? Yep, people do it. If you are interested in finding out about an age-old tradition of New Hampshire’s seacoast, then join instructors from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program for a weekend program in Barrington, N.H., on January 10, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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December 23rd, 2008 by fishing_expert
The Billfish Foundation generally pleased with new regulations
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica —- Though not all of the previously agreed measures were passed by the Costa Rican fisheries agencies’ board this past week for the protection of sailfish and other sport fishing resources, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) was upbeat about the regulations which were approved.
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