Waterfowl numbers rise in US and Canada says FWS survey
Wildlife and Parks preliminary results from the US Fish and Wildlife Service show a breeding duck population above 41 million in the U S and Canada, up 14 percent from 2006 and 24 percent over the long-term average. Highlights include 8.3 million mallards, 2.7 million blue-winged teal, 2.9 million green-winged teals, and 4.0 million northern shovelers, with several species reaching record or near-record highs. If breeding increases translate to migration, hunters in Kansas and the Central Flyway could see improved prospects this fall as seasons open. Late-migrating seasons and teal dates are set by the Wildlife and Parks Commission on August 16, with Kansas guides noting water conditions are favorable for hunting.
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Minnesota DNR imposes record high tourney permit fees
As Minnesota faces the nation’s steepest fishing tournament fees, organizers like Larry Krohn of the Minnetonka Classic Bass Tournament warn costs from 120 to 1000 dollars will be passed to anglers. Critics argue higher fees threaten small events and lake access while officials defend the move as cost recovery and better permit management.
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Parson's ammo plant hosts special hunts near Parsons
Hunters may apply for limited access hunts on the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant's 13727 acres two miles east of Parsons. Archery deer, muzzleloader and small game options with specific quotas, dates, and fees require briefing, background check, and drawn permits. Applicants must be 16 or older and complete hunter safety.
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Fishing Report Highlights from Clinton Perry and Nearby Lakes
Updated fishing report notes Clinton Lake wipers fair to good across bait types and new outlet access. Perry Lake reports channel catfish good with summer pattern and white bass to good on shad crankbaits. Douglas State Lake remains closed for restocking until January 2009. Leavenworth and Lone Star Lakes show bass fair with plastics and jigs, channel cats fair with nightcrawlers, bluegill fair on worms, and Lake Shawnee reports bluegill and bass good with shore fishing near weeded areas.
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