Archive for July 26th, 2010

New Jersey Bear Hunter Education Seminar Information

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Hunting News | No Comments »

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is currently offering Bear Hunting Seminars, which uncertified hunters must attend in order to obtain a permit for the bear season included in the recently adopted Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy (CBBMP). The CBBMP will become effective upon publication in the NJ Register in early fall. Certifications remain valid for hunters who attended a NJ Bear Hunting Seminar from 2003 to 2006. Those who are interested in bear hunting but do not have certification are encouraged to register for a seminar as soon as possible. The first round of seminars is now posted at www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/ALS/course/course_report.php where hunters must register to attend. Seminars will be offered throughout the fall, including the weekend before the season to accommodate hunters coming from out-of-state. Read more..

Qualification Shoots Scheduled For 2010 Managed Hunts

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Deer Hunting News | No Comments »

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled nearly 50 shooter qualification sessions at 17 locations across the State this year. These events allow hunters to take the shooting proficiency test that is required before participating in many of the managed deer hunts held in Maryland each year. “DNR has a standardized shooting certification requirement for many of the managed deer hunts conducted by local, state and federal agencies across Maryland,” said DNR’s Assistant Deer Project Leader George Timko. “The system allows a hunter to satisfy the shooting proficiency requirements of these agencies by qualifying one time at a single location each year.” Read more..

RMEF Announces Conservation Grants for Minnesota

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors, Conservation News | No Comments »

Wildlife conservation and public education projects in seven Minnesota counties have been selected to receive grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in 2010. The new RMEF funding, totaling $29,965, will affect Beltrami, Goodhue, Kittson, Marshall, Otter Tail, Roseau and Wilkin counties. Other projects have statewide interest. “These grants are possible because of the successful banquets and fundraisers staged over the past year by our Minnesota volunteers—most of whom are elk hunters as well as devoted conservationists,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “Since 1984, our annual grants have helped complete 104 different projects in Minnesota with a combined value of more than $1.8 million.” Read more..

Construction Begins at Rush Lake Boating Access Site

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Boating News | No Comments »

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced that the Rush Lake boating access site in Montmorency County will close temporarily today (July 26) for the installation of a new concrete ramp and vault toilet. The site will reopen on Friday, July 30, for weekend boaters and facilities will also be available. This project is financed through the Michigan State Waterways Fund, a restricted fund derived from boat registration fees and the Michigan marine fuel tax, which is used for the construction, operation and maintenance of recreational boating facilities, harbors and inland waterways. Read more..