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North Dakota’s 2012-14 fishing proclamation is set, with regulations effective April 1, 2012-March 31, 2014. In addition, anglers are reminded that new fishing licenses are required April 1. Greg Power, North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries chief, said the northern pike daily and possession limits are increased to 5 and 10 statewide. “The intent is to provide more of an opportunity for those anglers who like to fish for and keep pike,” Power said. “This will not affect the population because the pike fishery is in excellent shape....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks generally takes a conservative approach to managing the state's paddlefish. This year all paddlefish regulations were consolidated into one location in the 2012 fishing regulations. Fisheries managers in FWP's Regions 6 and 7 say paddlefish reproduction has been poor or absent in recent years due to a variety of environmental factors. Combine these factors with increased fishing pressure on adult paddlefish, and conservative management is essential. The one exception is the Missouri River above Fort Peck...
North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through the end of the month. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 36-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Snaggers need to be aware that Sundays are now included in snag-and-release-only days. Therefore, snag-and-release of all paddlefish is required on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Those planning to participate during snag-and-release-only days need to have in their possession a current sea...
North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season opens May 1 and is scheduled to continue through the end of the month. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 36-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department. Snaggers need to be aware that Sundays are now included in snag-and-release-only days. Therefore, snag-and-release of all paddlefish is required on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Those planning to participate during snag-and-release-only days need to have in their possession a current sea...