Archive for July 1st, 2010

Monster Trout Being Stocked For Holiday Weekend

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is stocking four lakes in different parts of the state with larger-than-usual rainbow trout this week to give anglers an even better reason to be on the water over the 4th of July weekend. Some of the “incentive” trout weigh between 5 and 10 pounds and all of the fish are at least 50 percent larger than those normally stocked by Game and Fish, with all of them longer than 15 inches. “There’s no better time than now to head to our cool and scenic high-country lakes and experience the thrill of catching some of these large, feisty fish,” said Scott Gurtin, Game and Fish hatchery program manager. Read more..

USFWS Develops Strategy to Help Waterfowl and Other Migratory Birds

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Migratory Bird Hunting, Waterfowl Hunting News | No Comments »

In a few weeks, millions of waterfowl and other migratory birds will soon begin their fall migration to wintering and stopover habitat along the Gulf Coast. In anticipation of this event, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with partners to anticipate and minimize the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill on these birds. The Service will continue to monitor the impact of the ongoing spill on waterfowl, and will take those impacts into account when establishing waterfowl hunting frameworks for the upcoming season. Working with conservation partners, the Service is also preparing to implement a range of on-the-ground habitat conservation and management measures near the oil-impact area in the Gulf designed to minimize the entrance of oil into managed habitats along the Gulf and to enhance the availability of ... Read more..

NRA Announces the 2010 National Championships at Camp Perry

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Outdoor Events, Shooting News | No Comments »

The 2010 National Rifle and Pistol Championships kicks off July 12 at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio. Conducted by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) with assistance from the Ohio National Guard, these matches have long been considered the “World Series of the Shooting Sports.” A tradition at Camp Perry since 1907, the event is divided into five separate phases: Pistol, Smallbore 3-Position, Smallbore Prone, High Power, and Long Range. “For more than 100 years, thousands of contenders have journeyed to Camp Perry with family and friends to compete amongst the best shooters in the world,” said NRA President Ron Schmeits. “It’s a true expression of freedom, sportsmanship, and exercising of our second amendment rights.” Read more..

Michigan Weekly Fishing Report July 1

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Fishing Reports | No Comments »

It seems the weather is suppressing fishing effort this year. Heavy rains have rivers running high and muddy. Great Lakes anglers may have to go out further to find clear water. Given the unseasonably cooler weather this week, the prognosis for fishing mid-week is not real good, but warmer weather for the upcoming holiday weekend may help get the bite going again. Southeast Lower Peninsula Lake Erie - Walleye fishing was improving with most fish found in deeper waters off Stony Point and near the Fermi Power Plant. Good fishing in Ohio waters near West Sister Island when trolling spoons or crawler harnesses. Perch fishing continues to improve. Those fishing between Sterling State Park and the Hot Ponds have caught good numbers of channel cat. Read more..

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