California state departments are asking boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats to stop the spread of harmful invasive mussels. Properly cleaning and drying boats will also help them avoid quarantines or being turned away from a water destination.
“Quagga and Zebra mussels pose a serious threat to our waters and fisheries,” said Department of [...]
August 29, 2008 | Posted in
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PIERRE, S.D. – Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the summer, and South Dakota State Parks invite you to come out and enjoy their special weekend events before the snow flies!
Camper’s Potluck, Aug. 30, 5:30 p.m. at Indian Creek Recreation Area near Mobridge. Camper’s are invited to bring their favorite dish to share. [...]
August 28, 2008 | Posted in
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RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s dove season opens statewide on Monday, Sept. 1 at noon with a daily bag limit of 15 doves per hunter per day.
Traditionally Labor Day weekend is the opening of dove season in North Carolina and includes both Saturday and Monday – giving most hunters two days off from work to [...]
August 26, 2008 | Posted in
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Boaters are sure to flood Georgia’s waterways this Labor Day Holiday weekend, bringing the summer boating season to an unofficial end. Given the expected level of holiday boating activity, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division want to stress the importance of safety, especially designating a sober driver this holiday weekend.
“Holiday weekends often [...]
August 25, 2008 | Posted in
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The Coeur d’Alene Lake kokanee fishery will close effective Tuesday, September 2, after the Labor Day Weekend.
Idaho Fish and Game Director Cal Groen signed the emergency closure order Monday, August 13, requested by Panhandle regional fishery staff.
Recent surveys of the lake showed numbers of adult kokanee destined to spawn this fall are similar to the [...]
August 19, 2008 | Posted in
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AUSTIN, Texas — New hunting and fishing licenses for 2008-09 will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters to buy early and avoid the rush heading into the Sept. 1 dove season opener.
“If you wait until the Labor Day Weekend, you’re probably going to be standing [...]
July 22, 2008 | Posted in
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Plan to drain lake after Labor Day provides angling opportunity now
Selected fishing regulations at 145-acre Starve Hollow Lake in Jackson County will be relaxed to encourage fishing and enhance sport-fishing opportunities during the summer, starting May 23.
All size limits for fish in the lake, which is located in Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, will be [...]
May 22, 2008 | Posted in
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Make plans now for later in the summer
Those hoping to camp at DNR State Parks and Reservoir properties for Memorial Day weekend may be too late. Excluding scattered opportunities, the no vacancy sign is up all over the state.
The only two places that still have 5-10 spots available for this weekend are Charlestown State Park’s [...]
May 22, 2008 | Posted in
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PIERRE, S.D. – Campers making plans for Labor Day weekend can begin reserving campsites in South Dakota state parks on May 31 for arrival on Friday, August 29. For reservations, call (800) 710-2267 or go online to www.CampSD.com.
“Holiday weekends at South Dakota State Parks are busy and campgrounds fill up fast,” said Doug Hofer, state [...]
May 16, 2008 | Posted in
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