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Archive for March 28th, 2010

Texas Game Warden Academy Applications

Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors | No Comments »

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking qualified applicants for the 56th Game Warden Cadet Class. Applications will be accepted through May 31. More than 500 people applied for the 46 positions in the current cadet class that is graduating in July. Applicants must be 21 years old on or before entering the academy and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The degree requirement must be met prior to Sep.1. Applicants must turn in a State of Texas Application for Employment, an Applicant EEO Data Form a copy of their college transcript, an Authorization and Consent for Disclosure of Criminal History and an Information Veteran’s Preference Survey if applicable. Read more..

South Dakota and Wyoming Youth Hunting Championships

Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Hunting News | No Comments »

South Dakota and Wyoming are teaming up to present youth hunting championships for each state this spring in Wyoming. The Youth Hunter Education Challenge will be held May 8 in Upton, WY. Young hunters do not need to qualify in a regional or district tournament to compete in the event. All South Dakota and Wyoming youth 18 and younger who have passed a hunter education course are eligible to showcase their hunting skills and probably learn more in the process. This is the third year the challenge has been hosted at the Upton club, and the second year of South Dakota participation. Read more..

Missouri River System Boat Ramp Status

Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Boating News | No Comments »

Anglers interested in the status of boat ramps along the Missouri River System should access the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website. Bob Frohlich, fisheries development supervisor, said the website will be updated weekly throughout the summer. “The Missouri River System is a popular destination for anglers throughout the upper Midwest,” Frohlich said. “Interest is already high as anglers are eager to access the river after ice-out.” Read more..

DEC Charges Fort Ann Man in Illegal Trapping Case

Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Posted in Trapping News | No Comments »

A Fort Ann man faces dozens of charges following an investigation into illegal trapping and stolen traps by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Lawrence G. Travers, 28, has been charged with 28 counts of petty larceny and one count of criminal possession of stolen property, for allegedly stealing traps earlier this month. The offenses are all misdemeanors, punishable by up to $1,000 in fines for each count and/or one year incarceration. Read more..