Archive for December, 2009

GFP Continues Evaluation of Walk-In Areas

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Hunting News | No Comments »

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has been conducting an evaluation of Walk-In Areas to determine how hunters are using those areas and the effectiveness of the program. Walk-In Areas are private lands leased by GFP for public hunting opportunities. Currently, more than one million acres are enrolled in the hunting program. GFP began evaluating 91 Walk-In Areas along 10 different routes taken by GFP personnel on random schedules during the past hunting season. Survey cards were placed on windshields of parked vehicles on survey routes, and hunters were asked to complete the cards and drop them in the mail. Read more..

Fishing Regulations Change Jan. 1, 2010

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

Anglers hitting the ice on Jan. 1 should be aware of several changes to bass and walleye regulations at some popular South Dakota fishing waters. “Our goal is to keep South Dakota fishing regulations as simple as possible without sacrificing the quality of our fisheries,” said Game, Fish and Parks Department Fisheries Program Administrator Geno Adams. “These changes will help accomplish that goal.” Anglers are encouraged to check the 2010 Fishing Handbook for all current regulations. The handbook is available from retail license agents, GFP offices, and in PDF format on the department’s Web site. Read more..

NRP Charges Two With Oyster Poaching

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Law Enforcement | No Comments »

Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) have charged John Franklin Riggs, 43, and William Howard Beck, 43, with illegal possession of oysters. In an apparent blatant disregard of commercial regulations, the Kent County men were intercepted by NRP officers on December 26 at 2:35 AM – well outside legal harvesting hours -- with seven bushels of oysters. “We take the wanton violation of oyster laws very seriously,” said DNR Secretary John R. Griffin. “Maryland’s natural resources are a defining part of our public trust. Thankfully, our Natural Resources Police are well-prepared and dedicated to apprehending and charging those who choose to disregard the interests of their fellow citizens and law abiding watermen.” Read more..

Idaho Spring Steelhead Season Opens January 1

Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

The spring steelhead season starts Friday, January 1, but anglers will need a 2010 fishing license and steelhead permit to fish on New Year's Day. Spring steelhead season opens on the: * Salmon River from its mouth to the posted boundary 100 yards downstream of the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery weir, near the town of Stanley. * Little Salmon River from its mouth to the U.S. Highway 95 bridge near Smokey Boulder Road. Read more..

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