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Delaware Boaters Urged to ‘Spring Aboard ’for Boating Season by taking a Safety Course

National campaign urges boaters to ‘Keep Your Edge’ through education

 

DOVER (March 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety and Education joins the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) in encouraging boaters to “Spring Aboard,” a March 17-23 nationwide campaign to prepare for boating season by enrolling in a boating safety course.

Kentucky Governor Welcomes NRA to Bill Signing Ceremony

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019

 

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Fairfax, Va. - National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Chris W. Cox joined Gov. Matt Bevin at a ceremonial bill signing on the morning of March 14^th for SB 150, an NRA-backed bill that fully recognizes the constitutional right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a concealed firearm. 

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"I would like to thank Gov. Bevin for his leadership on this critical self-defense initiative. Today was a celebration of freedom for the law-abiding people of Kentucky," said Cox. "Constitutional carry is a common sense measure that allows law-abiding citizens to exercise their fundamental right of self-protection in the manner that best suits their needs."

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 4-10

Reminder for the week: Boaters urged to check gear before putting vessels in the water

 

DOVER (March 15, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between March 4-10 made 1,082 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 14 citations. Officers responded to 36 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.

 

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*Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament May 19

A Day of Family Fun At 27^th Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament

The annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is held on the third Sunday in May at Island Beach State Park. In 2019 the tournament will be held on Sunday, May 19.

A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament each year. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length tournament requirements. Tournament fishing hours are 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the "Governor's Award," and has his/her name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently displayed at the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes or they will be forfeited.

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Turkey Hunting Seminar and Calling Clinic March 16 - Pequest Hatchery

gloucestercitynews.net | March 15, 2019

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife host a free Wild Turkey Hunting Seminar on Saturday, March 16 at the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Warren County. The seminar will begin at 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for participants of all ages and skill levels to learn about turkey hunting and the latest turkey hunting techniques.

The program will be conducted by former DFW biologist and retired regional biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation Bob Eriksen, an avid turkey hunter. Bob will cover the agency's Wild Turkey Restoration Project, the life history of the state's largest and smartest game bird, and share some excellent tips for beginners and experienced turkey hunters.

CNBNews Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Spring Spawning Runs of Yellow Perch and White Perch

Maryland Fishing Report – March 13

By Keith Lockwood

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

 

Photo by Alan Klotz

March is a time of fluctuating weather, a sort of back-and-forth pull between seasons. Spring is beginning to win out and signs are seen everywhere. Daffodils are opening up, spring peepers are calling out on warmer nights and anglers are fishing for stocked trout and other freshwater fish, stocked trout, and even trying their luck on the spring spawning runs of yellow and white perch.

Yellow perch are being caught and may hit their peak towards the end of the week. The peak of the spawning runs is governed by warming water temperatures and increased daylight periods.

 

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Forecast Summary: March 13-19

As we approach the March 21 vernal equinox marking the beginning of spring, expect temperatures first to warm through Friday and then cool through next Tuesday. Thursday and Friday will see windy conditions along with a chance of rain, and then it  will be partly sunny skies through Tuesday. These typical March conditions will continue to warm Chesapeake Bay waters for gamefish preparing to spawn in the next several weeks.

As reported from the NOAA Nowcast, main bay surface water temperatures are ranging from the low to mid 40s. However, smaller streams and downwind areas will warm faster on a sunny day and will often hold water temperatures in the upper 40s. In addition, there are still slightly warmer bottom waters so anglers may want to scan these areas for fish.

The Maryland portion of the bay continues to have suitable oxygen conditions from surface to bottom. Bay salinities are still below average from the continued above average rainfall. 

Expect reduced water clarity in the upper bay from Aberdeen to the Elk River and on the Potomac River downstream to near the Wicomico River. Expect normal to above-normal flows for the Potomac and smaller rivers and streams entering the bay. There will be above average tidal currents conditions from next Sunday through Tuesday as a result of the full moon on March 21.

For the latest updates, check out our Click Before You Cast forecasts.

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Upper Chesapeake Bay

Despite prolonged rainy weather in the upper bay watershed, the water releases from the Conowingo Dam have been rather moderate, from afternoon to evening. Water temperatures in the upper bay tidal rivers continue to be quite chilly and holding around 40 degrees to 42 degrees in most areas. Yellow perch are holding in deeper waters waiting for temperatures in the 45-46 degree range before moving up into the spawning areas.

Fishing for yellow perch began to improve despite chilly water temperatures in the Northeast River this past weekend, and anglers reported the bulk of the catches were male yellow perch. Other popular areas to fish this week are the Perryville area on the lower Susquehanna River, the upper Chester River at the Unicorn Branch and Millington on the eastern side of the bay.

The Grays Run area of the Bush River near the Route 41 Bridge is a popular place to fish on the western side of the bay. Locals report that there is a deep hole under the bridge that tends to be a staging area for yellow perch. Some anglers also have luck in the Winters Run branch of the Bush River.

Lip-hooked minnows on a 1/8 ounce jig head or drop shot rig fished close to the bottom tends to be the most productive way to fish.

Middle Bay

The recent fishing for yellow perch and white perch tended had been slow to non-existent in the upper Choptank and Tuckahoe rivers due to cold and stained waters. A lot of anglers were out fishing without much to show but a relaxing day of fishing. Water temperatures are still chilly but improving each day, and spawning usually begins at 46 degrees. The white perch have been moving up the spawning rivers and are not far behind the yellow perch. Both have been holding in deeper pockets in the upper regions of the tidal rivers. White perch are being caught mostly on pieces of bloodworm, which can make for some expensive fishing when there are a lot of small white perch around.

Kevin Thomas tried some jigging in the lower Severn River with friends recently and holds up a nice early season striped bass before slipping it back into the water. Photo courtesy of Kevin Thomas

Traditional areas to fish for yellow perch at the moment are Hillsboro on the Tuckahoe River, and Greensboro to Red Bridges on the Choptank River. White perch can be found from the Route 328 Bridge to Hillsboro on the Tuckahoe and Martinake State Park up past Denton on the Choptank.

A few hardy souls have been venturing out onto the bay waters looking for a little catch-and-release action with striped bass this week. The large female striped bass are moving up the bay and headed for the spawning rivers. The male striped bass are already moving into the spawning rivers and others out in the bay are becoming more active, as bay waters slowly warm. It is not hard to imagine there will be a few boats out on the bay trolling for a chance at catching and releasing a large female striped bass. Others might try a little jigging at the Calvert Cliffs Power Plant warm water discharge and some will try jigging wherever fish can be spotted on a depth finder.

Lower Bay

The Nanticoke River has been providing some fun fishing opportunities for yellow and white perch in the river’s upper reaches of the river and Marshyhope Creek. The Marshyhope is providing most of the yellow perch fishing in the Federalsburg area and north. White perch are being found in the Sharptown area and lower Marshyhope. The upper Wicomico River is another great place to look for both yellow and white perch.

The upper Patuxent River has been providing some yellow perch action in area of Jug Bay to Wayson’s Corner near the Route 4 Bridge. Male yellow perch are making up the bulk of the catch but the larger females are holding in deeper waters waiting for warmer water temperatures.

The lower Wicomico River in St. Marys County always draws the attention of yellow perch fishermen, and area near Route 234—often referred to as Allens Fresh — is a popular place to fish. Mattawoman Creek in nearby Charles County also offers good fishing for yellow perch.

Blue catfish are active this time of the year and the Nanticoke, Patuxent and Potomac rivers offer excellent fishing for a wide variety of sizes. All of these rivers hold blue catfish in excess of 50 pounds. The middle to upper sections of the rivers tend to be where the best fishing occurs. Fresh bait is a must, especially for the larger catfish and fresh gizzard shad tends to top the list. Channel and white catfish can also be found in these same rivers and fresh cut bait, nightcrawlers or even something like chicken breast or livers can work.

Freshwater Fishing

Ryan Cooper caught and released this beautiful brook trout while fly fishing on the Savage River. Photo by Ryan Cooper

The department’s pre-season trout stocking program has been busy placing trout in various waters around the state. A wide variety of rivers and community ponds spread through the central, southern and eastern regions of the state are offering some fun put-and-take trout fishing during the cooler months of the year, which provide optimal survival for trout. The western region’s streams and reservoirs tend to stay cooler during the summer months. Trout management policies such as tackle restrictions and catch-and-release provide quality trout fishing year round. It is a wonderful time of the year to fish these fly-fishing-only management areas since they provide plenty of elbow room and a chance to enjoy catching and releasing a beautiful trout.

The opening bell for the put-and-take trout season is 5:30 a.m. March 30. Closure 1 trout management waters are now closed until then, and Closure 2 waters will be closed March 24 until opening day. Stocking dates can be found at the department’s trout stocking site and be sure to check the trout stocking map site under trout links to see where trout are stocked.

Now is the time to check those boots for possible leaks, put fresh fishing line on reels and the assorted tackle one needs to go trout fishing. Perhaps one of the most important items on your check list needs to be a young angler. Fishing for stocked trout with bait is a wonderful set up for our young anglers. It may entail digging out an old fishing outfit and some gear for your new rookie and you just may find yourself developing a lasting relationship.

There will be a few trout stocking changes this spring. The Avalon Pond/Lost Lake in Patapsco Valley State Park cannot be stocked with put-and-take trout due to flood damage and storm debris. The allocation of trout will be stocked in the Avalon area of the Patapsco River. Laurel Lake cannot be stocked with put-and-take trout due to ongoing dam maintenance; its allocation will be stocked in the nearby Patuxent River.

Early spring is a great time of the year to fish the cold waters of the upper Potomac for walleye. Hair jigs, soft plastic grubs and crankbaits fished through current breaks, below dams and major ledges can produce some beautiful walleye. At present one can keep up to five walleye in the upper Potomac if they measure between 15 inches and 20 inches till April 15. Smallmouth bass tend to be sluggish in this cold water but if you fish slow and along the bottom in areas of less current with small jigs, you may get a subtle pickup from a large smallmouth bass.

Fishing for crappie continues to be good in the tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland. These fish tend to be holding in deep water around structure. Marina docks, fallen tree tops and sunken wood are all good places to fish for them. A variety of small jigs and beetle spins will work and a minnow under a slip bobber is perhaps the most proven way to catch them.

Chain pickerel do not mind cold water at all, and as a remnant of winter most of the pesky grass that they hide in is not present right now. Look for them holding near sunken wood and similar structure. Spinners, spoons, soft plastics and jerkbaits are all good choices for lures.

Largemouth bass are beginning to stir from their winter deep-water haunts and move into warmer water along transition zones between the shallows and deep water. Grubs, jigs and crankbaits are a good choice around sunken wood and other structure when fished close to the bottom. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits often work well in the transition zones and are a good way to cover a lot of water. Lipless crankbaits, soft plastics and jerkbaits tend to be a good tactic in the shallower waters. Often largemouth bass can be found enjoying the warmer waters of the shallows during the middle of the day.

Atlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays

Photo by Monty Hawkins

Tautog fishing has had its ups and downs recently, where some trips are finding limit catches and other trips are not so good. Captains believe fluctuating cold water movements are the culprit. Winter tautog fishermen are a dedicated group accustomed to cold weather and rough conditions. The charter fleet out of Ocean City has to pick the days they choose to fish mostly based on wind conditions.

The big draw to this type of fishing is the chance to catch a truly trophy-sized tautog. The winter months draw large tautog to the offshore wreck and reef sites. The classic bait for tautog fishing is pieces of green crab but trophy hunters often use much larger Jonah crabs.

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“There will be days when the fishing is better than one’s most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home.” — Roderick Haig-Brown

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Maryland Fishing Report is written and compiled by Keith Lockwood, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist, who has produced this report since 2003. Keith is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, bird dogs, family and life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Click Before You Cast is written by Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment Director Tom Parham

Construction on New Observation Tower and Boardwalk at Little Creek Wildlife Area has Begun

 

Visitor access limited in construction area until fall completion

 

DOVER (March 13, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that construction of the new wildlife observation tower and associated boardwalk has begun on the Main Tract of the Little Creek Wildlife Area near Dover. The project will replace the existing wildlife observation tower and boardwalk with an upgraded, more accessible facility that will enhance outdoor recreation opportunities at this popular wildlife-watching location. Parking upgrades will also be made to benefit hunters, bird watchers, and other wildlife area visitors. Construction is scheduled for completion by October 2019, weather permitting.

GUEST OPINION:Democrat Congressman Wants to Tax and Register Squirrel Guns

gloucestercitynews.net | March 12, 2019

 

By  The National Rifle Association

(March 8, 2019By the standards of today’s anti-gun zealots, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) seems at first glance to be aiming rather low with H.R. 1263, which seeks to add to the National Firearms Act any “semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that has the capacity to accept a detachable [magazine].”

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Oh, don’t get us wrong. No reasonable, freedom-loving person would try to impose such a preposterous, constitutionally-suspect burden on such a large swath of America’s firearm owners.

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: BLACK-BEAR DEN LIVESTREAM LAUNCHES

gloucestercitynews.net | March 11, 2019

 

HARRISBURG, PA (03/05/2019) - What’s better than one Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife livestream?

Two, of course.

The Game Commission has launched its second livestream of the season – video and audio captured at a Monroe County black-bear den and streamed in real time to viewers at www.pgc.pa.gov.

There’s much to be learned about the bears in the den.

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: Shed Hunting Challenge

Shed Hunting Challenge

Submit a photo showcasing your 2019 Pennsylvania shed hunting adventure. This is a photo contest highlighting the experience of shed hunting in Penn’s Woods. The photo can include individuals, families, friends and dogs, and doesn’t necessarily have to include a shed – it can simply show the adventure. 

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NEW JERSEY FOREST SERVICE FORESTER IS HONORED FOR MANAGING STATE LANDS

gloucestercitynews.net | March 11, 2019 

HELPING DEVELOP NATIONAL FOREST INVENTORY

TRENTON - A New Jersey Forest Service member whose forestry management and planning skills are helping to protect 775,000 acres of state land is the Allegheny Society of American Foresters Forester of the Year, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today.

Bill Zipse, a Supervising Forester with the New Jersey Forest Service, received the honor during the organization's recent winter conference in West Virginia. The Allegheny Society of American Foresters is a non-profit professional organization for foresters in a five-state region of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia.

CNB HUNTING/FISHING PA: BLUEBIRD NEST BOXES HELP CONNECT WITH WILDLIFE

gloucestercitynews.net | March 10, 2019

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery wants to help you “spring” into the season and connect with wildlife in your backyard.

Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at Howard Nursery are available for sale at the nursery office, as well as the Game Commission’s Harrisburg headquarters, region offices, and the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Nesting-box kits also are available.

Nursery staff build bluebird and other nesting boxes during the winter for annual sales to the public. A single box sells for $11.66, including sales tax. When purchasing two or more boxes, the cost is $10.60 each, including sales tax.

Guest Opinion: Unrelenting Assault in the Garden State

by National Rifle Association

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy might not be able to handle a snowstorm, but he sure knows how to attack law-abiding gun owners.  This week, the New Jersey Governor delivered his budget address to a joint session of
the Legislature, and his scheme to further attack the Second Amendment was unfurled in the form of increased “fees” for gun permits.  It has been reported that Gov. Murphy’s budget proposes raising the FID card application from $5 to $100 and handgun purchase permits from $2 to $50 per application!

DuPont Nature Center to reopen April 3

Volunteers sought for spring cleanup day March 16

 

DOVER (March 6, 2019) – The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facility located in the heart of Delaware’s Bayshore Region, will reopen Wednesday, April 3 after having been closed for the fall and winter. The center will be open in April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. The center’s 2019 schedule for April through September can be found on the DuPont Nature Center website.

NRA: Remembering the Guns of the Alamo

CNBNewsnet | March 7, 2019

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REMEMBERING THE ALAMO

 

“Remember the Alamo!”

Most Americans are familiar with the famous Texas rallying cry. But what is it we actually remember, and how do we remember it? What many believe to be fact may actually be just legend. Did William B. Travis really draw a line in the sand? Even historians disagree on some of the most well-known events. Did Davy Crockett really survive the battle and surrender? Much of our collective memory of the events at the Alamo comes from film and television. Did James Bowie really cut down the invaders with a seven-barreled Nock gun?

Comparing Second Amendment to dog licenses, Gov Murphy wants to increase taxes and fees on guns and ammo

CNBNewsnet| March 6, 2019 Posted by Alexander Roubian 739sc on March 05, 2019 ·/New Jersey Second Amendment Society
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During the Budget Address Governor Murphy announced his support to raise the cost of a firearm license and taxes on ammunition sales while comparing it to the cost of a dog license, claiming it is more expensive to get a dog license than a handgun permit.

At the Budget Address Gov Murphy stated:

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: THE SPRING TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM

2019 Spring Trout Fishing Information

 

• In-Season Stocking Closures Removed for Black and Walkill Rivers
  Anglers may now fish these streams immediately on the days they are stocked after opening day.
• Trout Stocking Discontinued on Three Waterbodies
  Beaver Brook (Hunterdon), Rockaway Creek, S. Br. (Hunterdon), and Trout Brook (Sussex) are no longer stocked with trout. These waterbodies have reproducing brown trout populations. Beaver Brook, which has a more robust brown trout population than the other two streams, will be regulated as a Wild Trout Stream.

CNB HUNTING/FISHING PA: GAME WARDEN RANKS REPLENISHED

 

HARRISBURG, PA - Twenty-seven new game wardens are on the job in Pennsylvania.

Following 51 weeks of intensive training, the 31st Class of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Ross Leffler School of Conservation graduated Saturday during a ceremony at Susquehanna Township Middle School.

This is the first class of graduates to enter the field with the official title of State Game Warden. While Game Commission conservation officers have been called game wardens for years, the title didn’t become official until 2018.

Graduates on Saturday were commissioned as officers, and have been assigned to their new districts.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Results for 2019 Announced

CNBNewsnet | March 3, 2019

Annual Survey Counts Maryland’s Ducks, Geese and Swans

In early January, aerial survey teams of pilots and biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources made visual estimates of the ducks, geese and swans along most of the state’s Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and Atlantic coast shorelines. This year, the teams counted about 566,300 waterfowl.

Maryland’s mid-winter waterfowl survey is part of an annual, nationwide effort to survey waterfowl on their wintering grounds to monitor local distribution and habitat affiliations. 

 

 

H.R. 8 Votes Reveal Dem House Leadership Values Illegal Aliens over Law-abiding Gun Owners

CNBNewsnet | March 1, 2019

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The Nancy Pelosi-led House of Representatives passed gun control measures H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 largely along party lines this week. However, a surprise procedural move by a Republican prior to the passage of H.R. 8 underscored the deep divisions in the Democratic Party along with the depth of the leadership’s deep disdain for gun owners. Moreover, the procedural wrangling around the bill further revealed that gun control efforts are not about confronting criminal conduct involving firearms, but rather about burdening gun owners.

Facing scandals Gov. Murphy hosts “gun safety” meeting and announced Gun Control 2.0

Posted by Alexander Roubian 730sc on February 27, 2019 ·

 

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TRENTON, NJ (February 27, 2019)--Facing a drop in approval rating and internal scandals, Governor Murphy deflected by hosting a so-called “gun safety” roundtable. However, there was one major issue — there were no gun safety experts on the panel.

Home Country: My Memories of The Iditarod Dogsled Race

The 2016 Iditarod Dogsled Race (photo courtesy of CNN)

Slim Randles | CNBNews Contributor

 

    This coming Saturday, I’ll probably be right here in New Mexico. Well, most of me will. But my heart and my wishes and part of my soul will be many miles from here, up in Anchorage, Alaska.

  Anchorage. First Saturday in March. Dog trucks with freight sleds lashed to the top of the dog boxes.

NRA Alert: Gun Control to Be Heard on the Floor of the House of Representatives Next Week

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image source courtesy of International Liberty

 

As we reported last week, anti-gun members of the House Judiciary Committee voted to move forward with two gun control bills. These bills will be on the House floor next week, so please contact your U.S. Representative and ask them to oppose H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Feb. 20 Fishing Report

James King of Richfield, N.J., caught this 18.5-pound tautog near Ocean City, tagged it and returned it to the cold depths.

February is often thought of as a time for fishermen to keep busy by going over tackle, fly tying or attending outdoor shows. But others know there are fish out there and many know how to find them.

The preseason trout stocking program has started in earnest, and there is good fishing for yellow perch and a mixed bag of freshwater fish.

Off the coast of Ocean City, fishermen come from far and wide to pursue trophy-sized tautog.

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Chronic Wasting Disease

 

Chronic Wasting Disease: Know the Carcass Transport Rules (Overview of rules of each state from the National Deer Alliance YouTube Channel)

Guidance to NJ Residents Who Hunt Deer, Elk or Moose in States Where CWD is Present

Urine-Based Deer Lures Advisory

Chronic Wasting Disease is a progressive and fatal neurologic disease affecting members of the Cervid family such as deer, elk, moose, and reindeer and is caused by an infectious protein called a prion. CWD results in emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions and death, and is readily spread from deer to deer. It poses a serious threat to New Jersey's deer herds and eventually wears down and kills every infected animal.

Volunteers Needed to Help Beach Nesting Birds

The Endangered and Nongame Species Program is seeking volunteers to install fencing to protect beach-nesting bird habitat. Fencing will last 2-4 hours depending on the site. The work involves pounding posts into sand, tying string and flagging between them and posting informational signage.

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Feb. 26 in Dover

Proposed migratory game bird hunting seasons and state’s recent deer harvest topics for discussion 

DOVER (Feb. 21, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

DNREC Fish & Wildlife arrest Smyrna man for firearm felonies and deer poaching

DOVER (Feb. 21, 2019) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Smyrna man Feb. 18 for multiple felony firearms charges and deer poaching following an investigation into illegal deer hunting.

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Friday Last Day to Apply for Spring Turkey Permit

 

Don't wait any longer to apply for your spring turkey permit - the application deadline is this Friday, February 22. Applications can be submitted at license agents or online. Application information is on pages 11-12 in the Hunting Digest and on the Division's website. 

 

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Hunters Harvest 77,000 Deer during 2018-2019 Season

 

Sunday Hunting Accounts for More than Ten Percent of Total Harvest

Photo by John Gambriel

(February 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported today that deer hunters harvested 77,382 deer during the combined archery, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, from Sept. 7, 2018, through Jan. 31, 2019.

Home Country: Sharing The Magic of Flight

Slim Randles | CNBNewsnet

 

   Miguel wasn’t the fastest kid in his class, but he could run. Fast enough for third-grade softball, you know. And fast enough to get a kite up in the air. It was recess and several other kids were flying kites today. Just enough breeze to keep one up.

CNB Hunting/Fishing NJ: Freshwater Fisheries Forum February 23 at Batsto Village

BATSO, NJ (February 19, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--A public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research, management and recreational angling in New Jersey will be held on Saturday February 23 at the Batsto Village Visitor's Center in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County. The forum will begin at 10:00 am.

Turning a Right into a Privilege: HR 1112 Gives Feds Unfettered Power to Block Gun Sales

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019

 

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H.R. 8, which would criminalize the private transfer of firearms, has received significant attention from the gun rights community. However, H.R. 1112, which purportedly targets the inappropriately-named “Charleston loophole,” is just as insidious an attack on gun owners. Both bills were passed out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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H.R. 1112 would eliminate the 3-day safety-valve provision under the federal firearms background check system that prevents the government from enacting an indefinite delay of firearm purchases for law-abiding Americans.  All Federal Firearms Licensees (gun dealers) are required to conduct a background check on prospective purchasers to determine if transferring the firearm would violate state or federal law.

 

CNB Hunting/Fishing Delaware: 2019 Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife

DOVER (Feb. 18, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers for measuring catches are now available, along with 2019 fishing licenses, at licensing agents statewide and at the licensing desk in DNREC’s Dover office at 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The guide is also available online at 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide.

 

CNB Hunting/Fishing Delaware: Spring 2019 Trout Stocking and Opening for Downstate Ponds

Ponds will be closed to all fishing for 14 days prior to opening day, Saturday, March 2

DOVER (February 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced that Delaware’s spring 2019 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 2 with the opening of two downstate ponds stocked with rainbow trout – provided that pond ice conditions do not prevent stocking or fishing. Both Tidbury Pond near Dover in Kent County and Newton Pond near Greenwood in Sussex County will open for trout fishing that day beginning at 7 a.m.

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: Waterfowl Migration Update

ADVISORY: Please note that these numbers are estimates and subject to rapid and dramatic change. Major weather events including snow and freezing temperatures can quickly impact the number of birds that can be found at Middle Creek. The best times to see Snow Geese on the lake are sunrise (before they leave to feed in neighboring fields) or sunset (as they return from feeding to roost). If you are unable to make it for sunrise/sunset there are still many other species of waterfowl that will be around Middle Creek for you to see including Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, and many species of ducks. These updates are submitted by Lauren Ferreri, Middle Creek manager.  Learn more about the snow geese migration at Middle Creek in this webinar.

2019 Snow Goose Migration Updates

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: A Buck of a Lifetime

HARRISBURG, PA (February 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--On Friday, Ben Cypher (center, left) and his son, Don, (center, right) traveled to Harrisburg from Butler County to have Ben’s 17-point buck officially scored by PGC staff Bob D’Angelo (left) and Ray Brugler (right). Ben, 84, is a disabled veteran who served with the 1st Marine Division in 1953 and 1954. He harvested his 17-point buck on the second day of the 2018 rifle season in Cameron County using a Game Commission-issued Disabled Person’s Permit.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Pennsylvania: CWD RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONTINUE

HARRISBURG, PA (February 2019)- Despite the cancellation of activities to reduce deer numbers in parts of Bedford and Blair counties, Game Commission deer research continues in the area. The public will continue to see large nets in fields and small traps in wooded areas. These nets and traps are used to capture, not kill, deer for an ongoing research project.

Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 4-10

 

Reminder for the week: Dumping of solid waste on state wildlife areas illegal

DOVER (Feb. 15, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 4-10 made 1,308 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 22 citations. Officers responded to 25 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: BEAR HARVEST ELEVENTH-BEST ALL-TIME

 

HARRISBURG, PA - One of these years, Pennsylvania is going to break the 4,000-bear barrier for a third time in annual black bear harvests.

There was hope it would in 2018 with a bear population estimated at 20,000 and a fine start to the November firearms season. But unfavorable weather conditions dashed those hopes.

The 2018 bear harvest came in at 3,153 bears, 11th-best all-time, but also the lowest bear harvest in the past 11 years.

 

Mountaire Farms’ Millsboro facility completes cleanup of Feb. 13 accidental wastewater release

MILLSBORO, DELAWARE (Feb. 15) – Mountaire Farms of Delaware reported to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today that the company’s cleanup of an accidental release of partially treated wastewater Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Mountaire’s Millsboro poultry facility has been completed under DNREC’s direction.

NJ Conservation Leadership Program - 2019 Application Period Now Open

The New Jersey Conservation Leadership Program is now accepting applications for its 1^st Cohort

Welcome to the New Jersey Conservation Leadership Program.  Developed collaboratively with conservation partners and the National Conservation Leadership Institute, this program follows the world-renowned principles of Adaptive Leadership™ and is designed to help high-achieving conservation professionals learn advanced, adaptive problem-solving skills and establish life-long, high-trust relationships across organizational boundaries. 

Letters to the Ed: NEVER AGAIN

Friends, 

I’m writing today on the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which cruelly claimed the lives of 17 innocent students and educators.

Much has happened since Parkland. Students became renowned activists and launched the March for Our Lives. Parents of children lost to gun violence became fierce advocates and some were elected to office for the first time. Gun safety was on the ballot in November 2018—and Americans voted dozens of legislators beholden to the gun lobby out of office.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: Winter Turkey Season Results Announced; Season Yields 73 Birds

January 30, 2019

 

The King by Andrew Gue

Hunters reported taking 73 wild turkeys during Maryland’s 2019 winter turkey season, which was open Jan. 17-19 statewide.

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, turkeys were harvested in 22 of the 23 counties, with Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties reporting the highest numbers.

CNB Hunting/Fishing Maryland: North Point State Park Holds Successful Managed Deer Hunt

February  2019

Department Plans to Continue Managed Hunt Next Season

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the results of its deer management efforts and inaugural managed hunting program at North Point State Park in Baltimore County.

HUNTING BIG GAME IN PENNSYLVANIA WITH SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES WILL WAIT

HARRISBURG, PA - Semiautomatic centerfire rifles will not become lawful for hunting big game in the 2019-20 seasons.

After receiving input from the public and key members of the General Assembly, and noting the board already is considering several significant proposed changes, Pennsylvania Game Commissioner Brian Hoover today rescinded his direction to staff to develop language through which semiautomatic centerfire rifles could be included as lawful sporting arms in big-game seasons.

Reducing Deer Numbers in Bedford & Blair Counties, Pennsylvania Will Not Happen This Year

 

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission has not received the necessary support from landowners in Bedford and Blair counties to move forward with plans to reduce the deer population in a 100-square-mile area as part of a pilot project on chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Pequest Open House and Outdoor Market Place

 

April 27 & 28, 2019
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily FREE!

Every year the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center opens its doors to the public for the annual Open House. The hatchery is located off Rt. 46 near Oxford, Warren County and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The Open House is free of charge.

This event is great for people of all ages with many things to see and do throughout the day. The Open House allows the Division of Fish and Wildlife to show off the trout we raise at the state-of-the-art Pequest Trout Hatchery and highlight the trout stocking program.

HOME COUNTRY: Windy Wilson and the Boys at the Mule Barn Truck Stop

 

Slim Randles | CNBNews Contributor

 

    “Well,” said Steve, polishing off the last of his coffee, “what should we discuss this fine morning?”

  “I’m awful glad you asked, ol’ pard,” came the cheerful voice of Windy Wilson, emerging through the swinging doors that came from the kitchen of the Mule Barn truck stop. “Yessir. Awful glad.”

  Steve and the other members of the world dilemma think tank looked in amazement as this old camp cook and cowboy came over with the coffee pot and topped off their coffee mugs. Windy had found a dish towel and wrapped it around his waist, too.

CNB Hunting/Fishing PA: PNEUMONIA LIKELY CAUSED UPPER DAUPHIN DEER DEATHS

 

HARRISBURG, PA (January 2019)--- The mystery surrounding the deaths of perhaps two dozen deer in upper Dauphin County might have been solved.

Preliminary test results have come back for three deer picked up in the Powell’s Valley area, and all three had one or more types of pneumonia. Further testing to check for the presence of other diseases has not yet returned results.