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Archive for February 2nd, 2010

Wyoming Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goat Applications

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Hunting News | Comments Off

Applications for what are arguably Wyoming's most coveted licenses, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat, will be accepted until 5 p.m. March 1, 2010. The March 1 application deadline applies to both residents and nonresidents and is a departure from the standard Feb. 28 deadline since Feb. 28 falls on a weekend this year. Drawing odds vary depending on species and hunt area. Preference points have been available for both moose and bighorn sheep for 15 years and 75 percent of the quotas for each species are issued in the preference point drawing. The remaining 25 percent is issued in a random drawing without regard for preference point totals. Preference points are not available for mountain goat licenses, but goat licenses are limited to one in a lifetime. Read more..

Hunters Donate 3,921 Deer To Feed The Hungry

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors | Comments Off

The results are in, and once again Wisconsin hunters demonstrated their generosity toward families and individuals by donating 3,921 deer to the Wisconsin Deer Donation Program in 2009. This number of deer yielded about 176,000 pounds of ground venison which was distributed by volunteers to food pantries around the state. “The venison donation program observed its 10th anniversary in 2009 with a record number of processors participating,” said Laurie Fike, Deer Donation Program coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. “In all, 133 meat processors in 60 counties took in and processed donated deer. Nearly half of Wisconsin’s licensed meat processors participate in the program, with many having participated for the entire 10-year history of the program.” Read more..

Bear Harvest Permits To Increase 22 Percent Over 2009

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Hunting News | Comments Off

Wisconsin wildlife biologists have upped the number of available black bear harvest permits by 22 percent over 2009. A population research study cooperative effort between the University, the DNR and the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association indicated that the state’s bear population was higher than previously thought. Accordingly, wildlife officials increased permit levels last year based on the increased population estimate and have done so again for the 2010 bear hunting season. With a new population estimate of about 22,000 bears, and a current state bear population goal of 13,000 bears, biologists at the Department of Natural Resources have established a 2010 harvest quota of 5,235 bears and will issue 8,910 permits. Read more..

New Mexico Fishing Report

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 Posted in Fishing Reports | Comments Off

This fishing report, provided by Department of Game and Fish area offices in Albuquerque, Raton, Roswell and Las Cruces, has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. NORTHWEST AREA ABIQUIU LAKE: Fishing is slow at this time ALBUQUERQUE DRAINS: Trout fishing in the Albuquerque, Corrales, Belen and Bernalillo drains was reported fair using pink power bait and salmon eggs. BLUEWATER LAKE: Closed until spring of 2010. The main area of the park is scheduled to open March 1. CHAMA RIVER: The river is running approximately 150 cfs and fishing is very slow. Read more..