Archive for February 7th, 2010

DEC Adopts Ten Year Management Plan For Ring-necked Pheasants

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Upland Bird Hunting | No Comments »

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the adoption of a new plan to guide DEC's management actions for wild and state-propagated ring-necked pheasants for the next decade. The document revises DEC's 1999 version of "A Ten-Year Management Plan for Ring-necked Pheasants in New York." "This plan incorporates the extensive information gathered by DEC biologists and input provided by sportsmen and other partners to provide a comprehensive assessment of pheasant management in New York," Commissioner Grannis said. "We look forward to fostering and continuing the tradition of pheasant hunting opportunities in our state for many years to come." Read more..

Colorado State Parks Increased Boat Registration Fees

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Boating News | No Comments »

Fees at Colorado State Parks for boat registrations increased on Jan. 1, 2010. The daily entry fees and the cost of annual passes will remain the same. The Colorado State Parks Board approved the new fees in September 2009 and boat registration fees will go up by $10 to $25, depending on the size of the vessel. The parks board also approved a $2 per night increase in camping fees and a $2 increase in reservation fees. The fee increases are part of a budget reduction strategy that Colorado State Parks has undertaken to manage a $3 million shortfall in state funding for operations in fiscal year 2009-2010 due to the economic downturn. State parks will rely more on user fees to fund operation. ... Read more..

NWTF Exceeds $1 Million in Expenditures in Oklahoma

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

It is only with the support of hunters, anglers and sportsmens organizations that the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is able to make wildlife conservation happen in Oklahoma. This year, one such group — the National Wild Turkey Federation — will exceed $1 million in expenditures in Oklahoma since 1985. At its February meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized $169,985 in recent grants from the NWTF. The NWTF has been an invaluable partner to the Wildlife Department for many, many years, said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Wildlife Department, adding that the grants cover about two years worth of conservation projects. Read more..

Fisheries Forum in South Jersey Feb. 27

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

The NJDEP's Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers that there is a public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research and management, culture and recreational angling in New Jersey on Saturday, Feb. 27 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Batsto Village Visitors Center in Burlington County. Topics to be discussed will include all aspects of freshwater fisheries management, including both warmwater and coldwater fisheries. Professional staff from the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries will be on hand to answer questions and provide updates. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated, and will help ensure that all attendees can be accommodated. Individuals can pre-register by calling 856-629-4950 or by sending an e-mail to Christopher.Smith@dep.state.nj.us. Read more..

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