Archive for July 8th, 2010

State Parks Feature Free Family Activities

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Outdoor Events | No Comments »

Visitors to South Dakota state parks will have the chance to take part in a variety of special family activities on the third weekend in July. The free activities are a great way for people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors. Make plans to attend the following events: * Lantern Tour of Fort Buildings, Fort Sisseton Historic State Park near Lake City, July 16, 9:30 p.m. CDT. Join a tour guide in period costume and explore the grounds and buildings as you listen to stories about life at the fort. Each adult will be provided a lantern. Children age 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Info: 605-448-5474 Read more..

Atlantic Herring Landing Days Announced

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Fishing News | No Comments »

Allowable landing days for Atlantic herring (sea herring) in the coming weeks were set this week by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissioners from the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. There will be four landing days (Monday – Thursday) during the weeks of July 12 and July 19; and three landing days (Monday – Wednesday) the weeks of July 26 and August 2. Specific days that are open to landing under this agreement are July 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and August 2, 3, 4. All other days are considered ‘days out’ during this time period. Commissioners had previously agreed to set 2 landing days from June 1 – July 6 and then hold another ‘days out’ meeting on July 7, 2010 to ... Read more..

Michigan Fishing Reports July 8

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Fishing Reports | No Comments »

We are now in the transitional time between the salmon coming in and the lake trout moving out. Lake trout can still be taken out deep in colder water, with smaller ones still in close. Now would be an exceptional time to fish offshore, approximately 150 to 200 feet of water fishing the top 50 feet. Look for scum lines and bugs on the surface. Southeast Lower Peninsula Lake Erie - Walleye fishing slowed this week. The warmer water has pushed most fish into deeper summer patterns. Anglers should concentrate their efforts on the deeper waters off Stoney Point and near the Fermi Plant. Trolling spoons was the most effective lure presentation this week. Perch fishing is still slow but is showing signs of improvement. Good areas to try are the ... Read more..

Massachusetts Governor’s Anti-Gun Bill Moves Forward

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Political Outdoors, Shooting News | No Comments »

A Massachusetts bill, sponsored by Governor Deval Patrick, would severely impact gun purchasers. Sportsmen should contact their legislators and urge them to oppose the bill. House Bill 4102 prohibits the purchasing, renting or leasing of more than one firearm in a thirty day timeframe. Additionally, the bill requires all private sales and transfers of firearms be done through a federally licensed firearms dealer. Sportsmen could not sell a gun to a friend , associate or pass a gun to a family member without first going to a licensed dealer to complete the transfer under the provisions of HB 4102. In effect, this bill would prohibit a father from purchasing multiple firearms to introduce his kids to hunting or the ... Read more..

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