December 30th, 2008 by fishing_expert
CONCORD, N.H. - On December 31, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Fisheries Service will release the final rule creating a national saltwater angler registry of all marine recreational fishermen to help the nation better protect its shared marine resources. The rule requires anglers and spearfishers who fish recreationally in federal ocean waters or who fish anywhere in tidal waters for anadromous fish, including striped bass, smelt, shad, or salmon, to register with the national saltwater angler registry beginning January 1, 2010. NOAA had originally proposed that registration be required beginning in January 2009, but, based on public input, decided to give states another year to put in place their own data collection systems. The requirement to establish a registry was part of a law approved by Congress in 2007.
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December 30th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Hunters and Anglers Buy from Companies that Support Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation
Large majorities of hunters and anglers say they are more likely to buy products from companies that support wildlife and fisheries conservation efforts, according to a recent survey.
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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
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
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
Alabama artists can celebrate the New Year by entering the 2009 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest sponsored by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division.
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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 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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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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