River Tails

OLYMPIA - An additional public workshop has been scheduled December 9 to discuss how annual seasons are set for recreational salmon fisheries, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.

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BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA - It is seen from a research vessel lookout - a solitary V-shaped “blow” and then something dark on the water’s surface. Often, the return of right whales to Georgia is as subtle as that. But this winter, thanks to a new ruling more of these imperiled whales will have a better chance at making the annual journey safely.

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ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA — Would you like to help make your home waters a little cleaner? The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is offering grant funds up to $4,000 each for community non-profit groups to develop projects that address environmental problems on local waterways. Since 1997 the annual BoatU.S. Foundation Clean Water Grant program has awarded over $300,000 to improve the marine environment, funding 149 projects in 35 states. This year’s deadline to apply is February 2, 2009.

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Department of Fish and Game (DFG) wardens arrested four lobster poachers over the weekend on two all-night operations. The SCUBA-clad poachers were stealing lobsters from commercial fishermen’s traps.

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host a public workshop in Tampa Thursday to gather input on Florida’s freshwater turtle harvest.

The FWC will collect information from turtle experts, including scientists and fishermen, and from concerned residents regarding a long-term plan for their harvest. The meeting will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Tampa Port Authority Board Room, 1101 Channelside Dr.

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Late-fall run could lead to better fishing at Flaming Gorge

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo

Flaming Gorge anglers could see a nice bonus in future years after kokanee salmon ran up Sheep Creek this past October.

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Roughly three months away from the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, the full field of 51 anglers was finalized Saturday with David Williams of Maiden, North Carolina, winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship Operated by American Bass Anglers and scoring the final Classic berth. The 39th edition of the Classic will be held February 20-22 on the Red River out of Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Frankfort, Kentucky - Anglers can express their opinions regarding size limits on muskellunge at three of Kentucky’s lakes by participating in a special online survey for the next few weeks.

Members of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission want public input before considering any changes to the existing size limits at Cave Run Lake, Green River Lake and Buckhorn Lake. Results of the online survey will be tabulated Dec. 4 and presented to commission members for consideration at their Dec. 5 meeting in Frankfort.

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HARBOR PRODUCTS INTRODUCES RESCUE TAPE LEAK REPAIR

CARSON CITY, NEVADA — Leaks on board - water lines, fuel lines, hoses - are fairly common. Strong, self-fusing, non-adhesive Rescue Tape® silicone tape from Harbor Products repairs leaks quickly and easily.

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HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - The Darrell Gwynn Foundation and Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, have teamed up to deliver a one-hour special for TV. The program will feature the Foundation’s Hot Rods & Reels annual celebrity fishing tournaments, sponsored by Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, which bring together NASCAR drivers and their fans to fish for charity and the chance to win $1 million.

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