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New Hampshire’s moose hunt called successful

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Rines said hunters were asked to report moose sightings by providing dates, locations, estimated age and health of those spotted. Early hunt results reported by the Fish and Game Department show 179 hunters were successful in their bids to take down moose over the nine days. Fish and Game officials report sales of moose-hunting permits generates an additional $325,000. New Hampshire isn't alone in reporting a decline in moose populations.
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Tribe’s gill net fishing is drawing complaints

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Many thousands of anglers are licensed by Idaho and Washington each year and nontribal harvest can number in the tens of thousands for the entire Snake River basin. The remaining 1,200 to 1,300 will return to Dworshak and Kooskia hatcheries. Glen Mendel, district fish biologist for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at Dayton, said his agency will consider implementing restrictions to protect B-run fish if Idaho believes it is necessary.
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Wisconsin wolf hunting on a brisk pace

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As of Thursday, 181 wolves had been taken. Last year, 52 percent of the wolves taken were done so with traps. In Wisconsin, a wolf license allows one to hunt or trap the animal, so the DNR doesn't have clear numbers yet on whether hunters actually have taken up trapping or more trappers purchased licenses.
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Getting hooked on steelheading

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On Saturday, she and 15 other kids hit the water with several employees of the department, two from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and outfitter Butch Odegaard of River Quest Excursions. His wife, Cindy Barrett, started a foundation in his name dedicated to teaching kids to fish. They ended up catching eight fish, including one fall chinook.
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