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Archive for February 17th, 2010
FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto Still Focusing On Pythons
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors, Wild Animal News | 1 Comment »
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto directed staff on Wednesday to develop tough measures for dealing with pythons in South Florida. “The state of Florida has taken the lead on this issue,” Barreto said. “We should be considering an outright ban. It is paramount that we keep doing everything we can to keep these animals out of the wild.” Barreto’s comments came after the Commission approved draft rules for reptiles of concern. Under the proposed rule, all reptiles of concern would be required to be permanently identified by a microchip when the animal reaches one inch in diameter. Most reptiles of concern reach that length shortly after birth. The current rule requires ... Read more..New Georgia State Record Blue Catfish
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Fishing News, Fishing Reports | 1 Comment »
Angler Earnest Timpson of Edison (Calhoun County) reeled in the new state record blue catfish from Lake Walter F. George on February 2, 2010. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), this 80 lbs., 4 oz., 49-inch catch beats the former state record by more than five pounds. The previous record weighed in at 75 pounds and was caught in 2008 from a private pond near Carrollton by Tyler Dodson. “It is always exciting for anyone to reel in a state record catch as it reminds us that Georgia is such a fantastic place for anglers because there are numerous fishing opportunities and resources available, from big rivers and reservoirs to small neighborhood lakes,” says Division Fisheries Chief John Biagi. “The two most recent anglers to ... Read more..Final 2009 Minnesota Deer Harvest Numbers Released
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Deer Hunting News, Hunting Reports | Comments Off
A strategy to achieve deer population goals by allowing hunters to harvest fewer deer succeeded in 2009, according to final deer harvest numbers the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released. Hunters harvested 194,178 deer during the 2009 season. The decline reflects the fact that fewer permits were available to hunters to harvest antlerless deer because the deer population has been reduced to desired levels in many permit areas. “We regulate deer populations by allocating antlerless deer harvest,” Cornicelli said. “In 2008, one-third of deer permit areas were lottery. In 2009, half the deer permit areas were either lottery or bucks-only, so hunters could only take one deer and many did not receive an either-sex permit. Consequently, total harvest declined because thousands of antlerless deer were not included.” Read more..Fish Restoration And Enhancement Board To Meet In Salem
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | Comments Off
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Restoration and Enhancement Board will meet on Fri., Feb. 19 at ODFW Headquarters, 3406 Cherry St. NE, Salem. The meeting will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The agenda includes an R&E Program budget report and staff updates, a message from ODFW Director Roy Elicker, election of a new Board vice-chair, a presentation by the Farmer’s Conservation Alliance, review of new project proposals and other program business. There also will be an opportunity for public comment. Read more..