Archive for January 21st, 2010

Officers Working To Trap Aggressive Magnolia Coyotes

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Wild Animal News | 1 Comment »

State and federal fish and wildlife officers are working to trap two coyotes threatening people in Seattle’s Discovery Park and the nearby Magnolia neighborhood. A wildlife-control agent with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, working under a contract with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and in cooperation with the Seattle Police Department, set two live traps for the animals yesterday. If the animals are trapped they will be euthanized, Hebner said. Coyotes that have lost their fear of humans cannot be relocated, because they are likely to return to populated areas and continue to act aggressively toward people, Hebner said. Read more..

Outdoorsmen Should Be Prepared For The Major Winter Storms

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Environmental News | No Comments »

With major winter storms expected to pummel Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department recommends that hunters, anglers and other outdoor recreationists be prepared or maybe even alter their outdoor plans until the storms pass, flood waters have subsided, and back roads become negotiable. “As a prudent precaution, we have already cancelled the Junior Jack Rabbit Hunting Camp that had been set for this weekend in the Altar Valley west of Tucson,” said Wildlife Recreation Chief Craig McMullen. Torrential rains can cause flooding along rivers, streams, washes and arroyos throughout the state. Currently, javelina, quail and waterfowl seasons are all underway, along with archery deer hunts. Read more..

Taos Men Face Poaching Charges While Reward Offered For Elk Information

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors | No Comments »

Two Taos-area men face criminal charges for allegedly hunting deer out of season near Valle Escondido in northern New Mexico. Miguel Martinez, 30, of Taos, is accused of shooting and wounding a deer Dec. 16 while he was on his way to work, and then returning to area later to search for the animal. Michael Trujillo, 47, of El Prado, allegedly accompanied Martinez at the time of the shooting. Alert Department of Game and Fish Officers discovered the crime after they spotted a suspicious vehicle and footprints leading into the forest. Officers followed the footprints in the snow and determined that the person who made the tracks was following a wounded deer. Officers said they contacted Martinez, who allegedly admitted to shooting at a deer out of season with a small-caliber rifle. ... Read more..

Black Lake Sturgeon Season Opens Feb. 6

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment has announced that all anglers interested in sturgeon spearing at Black Lake will be allowed to participate under a new permitting format for 2010. All anglers must register daily. Anglers 17 years of age or older must possess a valid fishing license. All anglers must possess a sturgeon tag, available free from all license vendors. Anglers must register at the entrance to Onaway State Park or on the north shore of Black Lake at Zollner Road near F05. Registration begins at 7 a.m. daily. Spearing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more..