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Whether you enjoy lure fishing, ice fishing, or fishing, Colorado offers 27,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs. Photo by CPW/Ryan Jones Ryan Jones Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anglers that fishing season is officially here The 2024-2025 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily, and multiday fishing licenses are in the 2024 Colorado Fishing Brochure. For individuals ages 18 to 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp is required with the first license purchase for the year. Youth under 16 can fish with a rod for…

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“That’s what the West is about today. There is a story of the West that should not be told yet,” he said.Anderson calls his style a “big controlled mess,” a form of “cataloging Americana.” Using mostly acrylic and Sharpies, Anderson’s designs of trout, elk, deer and even turkeys are iconic here in Idaho and have been featured in many outdoor publications.After growing up in Minnesota, Anderson taught himself finer painting styles and soon found work at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. There Anderson cut his saltwater fishing teeth, chasing redfish and tarpon.But it wasn’t the shallow…

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Signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb signed three bills into law Monday, including a bill several years in the making that repeals 21 local ordinances that limit pet sales. House Enrolled Act 1412 also establishes standards of care for dog breeders and pet stores. Holcomb released a statement saying “A lot of collaborative work has gone into this bill since last session that addresses many of my original concerns. HB 1412 puts in place protections and provides much-needed transparency about on the sale of dogs in Indiana. By signing this bill into law, pet stores, breeding facilities and animal rescue operations…

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New deputy director of internal operations assigned to Game and Fish 3/4/2024 2:12:22 PM Cheyenne – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has a new deputy director of internal operations. Eric Wiltanger assumed his position on March 1, a promotion from his previous position as chief of the Services Division. “Stepping into a new role is more than assuming a title, it’s about accepting a responsibility to guide the department with integrity and toward excellence,” Wiltanger said. “With deep respect and commitment for the department’s mission and those entrusted to uphold it, we can ensure that Wyoming’s wildlife heritage thrives…

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YEARS | Updated: Mar 04, 2024 18:38 IS NewsVoirHyderabad (Telangana)/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4: In a significant recognition of its leadership and innovation in the pet care industry, Mars Petcare India has been honored with the ‘Excellence in Pet Care’ award at the prestigious Great India Retail Awards 2024, hosted by The Economic Times. This award underscores Mars Petcare’s unwavering commitment to pet nutrition and welfare, further cementing its position as a trailblazer in setting benchmarks within the pet food sector.As the pioneer and leader of packaged pet food in India, Mars Petcare India is committed to providing complete and…

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About 280 fishermen in seven fishing communities are to be trained in pelagic fishing, to enable them to go offshore to catch larger fish species. These include yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, kingfish and swordfish, using horizontal longlines and fish aggregating devices (FADs). The upcoming exercise is expected to help ease pressure on Jamaica’s reef fish. The $63-million initiative is under the five-year World Bank Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) Project in the Fisheries Sector. In an interview with JIS News, Project Manager, Selena Ledgister, said this regional issue of declining reef fish stocks can be alleviated through pelagic fishing. “The situation…

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When Jennifer Gardner was laid off from her archeology job in 2014, she knew it was time to turn her part-time pet-sitting gig into a full-time business. So she launched Platinum Paws, a premium pet-sitting services company offering in-home care for all types of pets in Washington County, Maryland. And when Gardner says all kinds of pets, he means it. Her clients include common pets, but also lizards, horses and more. “Chickens, dogs, guinea pigs, you name it,” Gardner said.Gardner and his seven part-time employees are experts in managing the menagerie in their care, as well as building client relationships.…

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Blue Ridge Beef is expanding the recall for more products containing its raw beef, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In December, the company issued a voluntary recall for some of its pet food products. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Jan. 4 (UPI) — Blue Ridge Beef is expanding the recall for more products containing its raw beef, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In December, the company issued a voluntary recall for some of its pet food products. Blue Ridge Beef is expanding that recall to include more batches of its 2-pound log of Kitten Grind, 2-pound…

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Mekong giant catfish caught in Tonle Sap in the past. Zeb Hogan The latest World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report found that at least 1,148 fish species, or about 25 percent of the planet’s land fish, are found nowhere else on Earth but in the Mekong River. In “The Mekong’s Forgotten Fishes”, released today, WWF explains that the Mekong is the largest inland fishery in the world. It supports at least 40 million people and is worth about $11 billion per year. But the report added that 19 percent of the analyzed fish species are threatened with extinction, including…

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In the many wars in nature, the fish with no more than a claw wins! In a surprising twist, this little critter packs a bigger punch than most in the animal kingdom.According to a new study shared by CNN, a small species of fish, called Danionella Cerebrum, makes a louder noise than an elephant’s trumpet.KZN: Discover prehistoric animals at North Coast’s Crocodile CreekThe small translucent fish live in shallow waters off Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) in Southeast Asia. Dynamite really does come in small packages, as it can produce noises over 140 decibels.Wondering what these animals are all about?…

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