Archive for January 16th, 2010

Two More Boats Add To Delawares Artificial Reef

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Environmental News | 2 Comments »

Two retired ocean-going vessels were sunk Saturday over Delaware’s artificial reefs as the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues to expand aquatic habitat while furthering the state’s recreational angling and diving opportunities. The Atlantic Mist went down onto the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Reef, Delaware’s newest artificial reef—and the site that later this year will receive the ex-USS Arthur W. Radford, a Navy destroyer, as the largest vessel ever reefed on the East Coast. The Atlantic Mist, a 180-foot menhaden boat, joined a sister ship sunk earlier from the menhaden fishing fleet, the Gregory Poole, in the ocean depths 26 miles off the Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland coasts. The Del-Jersey-Land Reef is thus named because the site is equidistant from the three states after which it is named. Read more..

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day Set for April 17

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Outdoor Events | No Comments »

Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. Admission is free. See live animals, big fish, retriever dogs, trained falcons, and “The Battling Bull Moose of Fowlertown.” Exhibits by dozens of environmental, conservation and outdoor organizations from around New Hampshire. Hands-on activities for all ages, from wildlife crafts to archery and casting. Get a close-up look at hybrid vehicles and discover other energy-saving, environmentally friendly ideas. Co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, with support from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire. Read more..

2010 Arizona Pronghorn Antelope And Elk Regulations In Stores Now

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Hunting News | No Comments »

The printed regulation booklet for Arizona’s 2010 elk and pronghorn antelope hunting seasons are now in license dealer stores throughout the state. Hunters that are interested in a tag will need to submit an application through the lottery-draw process. Applications must be submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department by U.S. mail to P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052 or hand-delivered to any department office by Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 by 7 p.m. (MST) – postmarks do not count. No online application service is available. There is still time to take advantage of the “correction period.” Read more..

FWC Asks For Reports Of Dead Sea Turtles

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors | No Comments »

Amid chilling temperatures during Florida’s recent cold snap, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to reports of thousands of stunned sea turtles floating listlessly in the water or washing onto shore over the past week. Cold-stunned turtles may appear to be dead, but often they are still alive. The FWC urges people to report distressed or dead turtles to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) as soon as possible. The FWC also pointed out it is illegal to possess a sea turtle or any part of the sea turtle, dead or alive. “Sea turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act,” said Robbin Trindell, FWC sea turtle biologist. “Therefore, it is illegal to disturb them or to possess them.” Read more..

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