Wyoming G&F Calendar - 8/11/2008
August 11, 2008
Aug. 15 - Application deadline for fall turkey
Aug. 15 - Reduced price doe/fawn deer and antelope licenses go on sale at automated license agents
Aug. 15 - Wildlife Heritage Foundation of WY golf tournament, Devil’s Tower, go to www.whfw.org
Aug. 15 - Archery antelope opens in many areas
Aug. 22-24 - Hunter Education Instructor Academy, Dubois
Aug. 23 - NWTF’s Women in the Outdoors event, Cody Shooting complex, Cody. Call (307) 587-9294
Sept. 1 - Archery elk and deer open in most areas. Remaining antelope areas open for archery hunting
Sept. 1 - Cottontail, squirrel, dove, rail, mountain grouse and snipe seasons open.
Sept. 7 - Wyoming Wildlife TV premiers on KCWY Channel 13 (and affiliated stations), 10:30 p.m.
Sept. 1-8 - Early Canada goose season in Pacific Flyway
Sept. 11-12 - Wyoming Game and Fish Commission Meeting, Casper
Sept. 11-13 - Hunting and Fishing Heritage Expo, Casper
Sept. 14 - Ladies Shotgun Clinic, Casper
Sept. 20-22 - National Archery in the Schools Program training for teachers, Ethete
Sept. 30 - Deadline to purchase big game preference points
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Wyoming Game and Fish Calendar - 8/4/2008
August 4, 2008
Aug. 5 - Leftover full price deer, elk, antelope licenses available at automated license agents
Aug. 15 - Application deadline for fall turkey
Aug. 15 - Leftover doe/fawn deer and antelope licenses go on sale at automated license agents
Aug. 15 - Wildlife Heritage Foundation of WY golf tournament, Devil’s Tower, go to www.whfw.org
Aug. 15 - Archery antelope opens in many areas
Sept. 1 - Archery elk and deer open in most areas. Remaining antelope areas open for archery hunting.
Sept. 1 - Cottontail, squirrel, dove, rail, mountain grouse and snipe seasons open.
Sept. 1-8 - Early Canada goose season in Pacific Flyway
Sept. 11-13 - Hunting and Fishing Heritage Expo, Casper
Sept. 30 - Deadline to purchase big game preference points
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Youth Fishing Event Scheduled Near Bend
June 10, 2008
BEND, Ore. – Young people interested in fishing will be able to give it a try at a youth fishing event hosted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Saturday, June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Century Pond southwest of Bend.
“This event is specifically for kids and young people,” said Ted Wise, ODFW fisheries biologist. “We want to encourage young people to learn to fish in hopes that they will discover an activity that provides lifelong enjoyment.”
The event is part of ODFW’s Youth Angling Enhancement Program, designed to introduce young people to the fun of fishing. The department will provide rods, reels, tackle and bait for use by young anglers who do not have their own fishing equipment.
In addition, ODFW staff and volunteers will be on hand from to help participants learn how to bait a hook, cast a rod and land the catch. In order to increase the fun factor, ODFW will 400 legal-sized and 175 trophy-sized rainbow trout for the event.
All young anglers 17 years and younger are invited to attend. Anglers aged 13 and under do not require a license, while those 14-17 require a juvenile license. All fishing regulations continue to apply for this event.
Century Pond is approximately 46 mile southwest of Bend, one-quarter of a mile west of the intersection of Forest Road 46 (Century Drive) and Forest Road 4635.
The Youth Angling Enhancement Program was made possible through a partnership between ODFW and the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation. For information about the event, contact ODFW at (541) 388-6363.
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Registration Deadline Approaches for Youth Hunter Challenge
June 9, 2008
CHEYENNE– Young hunters are reminded that the deadline to sign up for the Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is June 20. The event will take place Saturday, June 28 at the Upton Gun Club. In previous years, YHEC has been held in September in conjunction with the Wildlife Heritage Expo in Casper.
Game and Fish hunter education coordinator Jim Dawson said the event consists of .22 rifle, shotgun and archery shooting as well as events involving wildlife identification and hunter safety. All participants must have completed hunter education and present their hunter education card at the event.
The competition is divided into junior (14 years and younger before Aug. 1) and senior divisions. (15-18 years of age on or before Aug. 1) All ammunition and targets will be provided. Entry fee is $10.
Events will begin at 7:30 a.m. on June 28 and will resume on June 29 if needed. Youth wanting to complete the entire event on June 28 can check in and start at 7 a.m. on that day. Contact Jim Dawson (307) 777-4531 for more information.
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Discover Minnesota’s watchable wildlife and beat the rise in gas prices with ‘one tank wildlife trips’
June 4, 2008
With rising gas prices, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a summer vacation idea that could save people money. It’s an opportunity to take one-tank trips to discover Minnesota’s watchable wildlife.
“Wildlife can provide exciting experiences that are fun to share with your family and friends,” said Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor.
“Minnesota lies at the crossroads of five major landscapes: prairie grasslands, deciduous woods, coniferous forest, aspen parkland, and the driftless area of southeastern Minnesota. Each provides distinctive habitats for plants and animals and offers unique opportunities for seeing wildlife.”
Henderson said there are countless opportunities throughout the state for people to view wildlife.
“Head for a nearby lake where you may hear the haunting call of the loon at sunset or watch bald eagles and ospreys,” he said. “A quiet walk along a lakeshore might reveal a family of otters, great blue heron, or a kingfisher along the water’s edge, as well as ducks, beavers and muskrats. People should also look for shorebirds on shallow wetlands and mudflats or checkout hayfields and grasslands adjacent to marshlands for families of sandhill cranes.”
A DNR publication called “Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife in Minnesota,” offers more tips, maps and information on areas to encounter some of Minnesota’s most sought after wildlife such as peregrine falcons, moose, bears, and bald eagles. The collective knowledge of the state’s top wildlife biologists featured in the book help people see and enjoy the best of Minnesota’s rich wildlife heritage.
The book is available at www.minnesotasbookstore.com or at all major booksellers. It is also available by calling 1-800-657-3757.
The book was made possible by donations to the DNR’s Nongame Wildlife checkoff
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Early Hunt Applicants Win Cash
June 2, 2008
Two Idaho hunters will have some extra cash for gear and hunting supplies this fall.
They were the winners drawn by computerized lottery from hunters who applied early in the big game controlled hunt application period, which ends Thursday, June 5.
Leroy Hult of Nampa won the May 15 drawing for $550, and Nathaniel T. Seal of Boise won the May 23 drawing for $450.
The drawing is sponsored by the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and funded by Outdoor Central. Outdoor Central supplies machines and services for Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s computer license sales. By encouraging the early application process, the foundation and Outdoor Central hope to prevent overload on the computer terminals at license vendors in the final days of the application period.
The nonprofit Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation was established in 1990 to protect and sustain Idaho’s fishing, hunting and wildlife heritage. Board members represent each region of the state.
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Wyoming Game & Fish Calendar - 6/2/2008
June 2, 2008
June 6 - Wildlife Heritage Foundation of WY golf tournament, Devils Tower, go to http://www.whfw.org
June 7 - Wyoming Free Fishing Day. No license required outside of Yellowstone NP and Wind River Indian Res.
June 7 - Jackson Kids’ Fishing Day, National Fish Hatchery, Sleeping Indian Pond 10:30 a.m.
June 7 - Pinedale Kids’ Fishing Day CCC Ponds, 10 a.m.
June 7 - Cheyenne Fishing Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lion’s Park, Cheyenne
June 9 - Green River, Public Information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. WWCC, JWP room
June 9 - Laramie, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Albany Co. Library
June 10 - Lander, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Lander Comm. Center
June 10 - Pinedale, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Pinedale Library
June 11 - Jackson, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Antler Inn
June 11 - Sheridan, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 6:30 p.m. Sheridan College
June 12 - Casper Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Casper G&F Office
June 12 - Cody, Public information meeting for trapping, Mt. Lion, wolf seasons, 7 p.m. Holiday Inn
June 28 - Wyoming Youth Hunter Education Challenge, Upton Gun Club, (307) 777-4538
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Gov. Rounds Proclaims June as Great Outdoors Month
May 30, 2008
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds has proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month in South Dakota.
In the proclamation, Gov Rounds states, outdoor recreation is an essential component of our well-being, with the ability to improve our health and build the human spirit. I encourage citizens and our visitors to take advantage of the many opportunities our state offers for family outdoor recreation.
Many opportunities for outdoor activities are provided by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks in their efforts to expand and enhance state parks, protect our wildlife heritage, and create programs such as “No Child Left Inside” which introduces youngsters to the wonders of the outdoors.
Several notable outdoor recreation opportunities will take place in June, including the following events:
- National Trails Day, June 7 - A day set aside to celebrate America’s magnificent trail systems and their countless supporters and volunteers. Several state parks will be hosting trail-related events that day. Info: www.SDGFP.info or www.AmericanHiking.org.
- Second Saturday Bird Walk, June 7, Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls. Join a naturalist for a 7:30 a.m. stroll through Sertoma Park in search of birds. Sharpen your visual and auditory birding skills, learn birding tricks and how to choose binoculars and field guides. The class is free, but pre-registration is required at www.outdoorcampus.org or call (605) 362-2777. The Outdoor Campus offers many outdoor-related classes year round. Info: (605) 362-2777.
- Capitol Community Celebration, June 11, State Capitol Complex in Pierre. One of the highlights of this annual free community picnic is a rare opportunity for kids to fish in Capitol Lake. All kids aged 15 and under are invited. Bait, volunteers and limited equipment will be available. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and wraps up with a band concert at 7 p.m. Info: (605) 773-6320.
- Luce Pioneer Day, June 14, Lake Herman State Park near Madison. The event celebrates the original homesteading pioneers with family activities, entertainment, vendors and historical demonstrations. Info: (605) 256-5003.
- National Get Outside Day, June 14, Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Pierre/Fort Pierre. Participants will enjoy fun family activities all day, including geocaching, fishing-golf, Dutch oven cooking and other outdoor activities. The activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the event closes with an outdoor movie at 9:30 p.m. Info: (605) 223-7722.
- Becoming an Outdoor Family, June 20-22, Chief White Crane Recreation Area near Yankton – This annual weekend workshop offers classes on outdoor cooking, fishing techniques, GPS units (Global Positioning System), canoeing and many other outdoor skills. Registration is $50 per family and will be accepted until June 9 or until openings are filled. Info: (605) 773-3930.
- SDSU Bioblitz, June 28, Oak Lake Field Station near Brookings. Participate in an educational program and a scientific survey combined into one day. The objective is for scientists to count all the species of plants and animals they can find in a given area in a fixed amount of time. Come out and hike the field station grounds and see science in action. Ask biologists questions about how and why they study our local plants and animals. Presentations and displays are scheduled throughout the day. Info: (605) 367-8384.
- No Child Left Inside Resource Packs, ongoing, Pierre. Want to learn more about the outdoors while you’re exploring? GFP and the Rawlins Library in Pierre have teamed up to provide loaner packs full of resource materials designed for outdoor explorations. Packs include field guides, binoculars, insect nets, magnifying glasses and more. Info: Rawlins Library (605-773-7421) for family/individual backpacks; GFP (605-773-2541) for group resource trunk.
In addition, across the state a number of outdoor programs will be held in state parks throughout June, including bird walks, outdoor cooking demonstrations, hikes, fishing derbies and nature programs. For a list of upcoming events, visit www.SDGFP.info.
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ODFW to Hold Youth Angling Event at Vernonia Pond
May 19, 2008
Clackamas, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a free youth fishing event at Vernonia Pond in Vernonia on Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is part of ODFW’s Youth Angling Enhancement Program, designed to introduce young people to the fun of fishing. The department will provide rods, reels, tackle, bait and fish bags for use by young anglers who do not have their own fishing equipment.
In addition, ODFW staff and volunteers from the Association of Northwest Steelheaders will be on hand to help participants learn how to bait a hook, cast a rod and land the catch.
In order to increase the fun factor, ODFW will stock 1,000 legal-sized rainbow trout for the event. There also will be a casting contest with prizes, and a rod-and-reel combo will be awarded to the young angler catching the most fish (determined by total weight).
Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers aged 13 and under fish for free, while those 14-17 require a juvenile license. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license, and all fishing regulations continue to apply for this event.
Vernonia Pond is located on Highway 47, northwest of Portland, between Highways 26 and 30. Admission to the event is free, but there is a small parking fee.
The Youth Angling Enhancement Program was made possible, in part, through a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation. For information about the event at Vernonia Pond, call Tracy Crews, ODFW fish biologist, at (503) 842-2741. For a list of other YAEP events throughout the state go to www.dfw.state.or.us.
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