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CTV News
7 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Fish and Wildlife officers arrest people using prohibited bait near Calgary
Three brown trout discovered by Fish and Wildlife while conducting angler compliance checks on the Bow River near Bearspaw Dam. Two people were arrested and one was ticketed after Fish and Wildlife officers found them using prohibited bait while fishing near Calgary. Officers were conducting angler compliance checks on the Bow River near Bearspaw Dam recently when they found a fisher using a set line – a method often linked with bait fishing. Upon inspection, officers confirmed he was using worms, a prohibited bait. Fish and Wildlife discovered the angler had three outstanding warrants tied to previous fishing offences, including being over-limit and the use of illegal bait. He was arrested and all his fishing gear was seized as evidence. Shortly after, officers discovered two more anglers upriver who they say attempted to dump fish from their bags as they saw the officers approach. A search revealed three brown trout. Fish and Wildlife says both people were also found to be using prohibited bait. They were ticketed for fisheries violations, and one of the two was arrested on an unrelated outstanding warrant. If you spot illegal fishing or poaching activity, you can report it through the 24-hour Report A Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or online at: Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Forest Heights trails closed for aggressive moose search
A trail in Edmonton's Forest Heights neighbourhood was closed May 26, 2025, for a search for an aggressive moose and her calf. (Source: Facebook / City of Edmonton) Public trails in Forest Heights were closed on Monday because of sightings of an aggressive moose and calf. Fish and wildlife officers were deployed to search for the animal. All trails were closed in the northern part of the neighbourhood between the Riverside Golf course and Wayne Gretzky Drive. CTV News Edmonton has asked the city for an update. According to Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, moose are not normally aggressive but a cow moose with a calf may charge if she feels threatened. Officials told the public not to approach calves, as mothers are very protective and usually nearby. Warning signs of an agitated moose include raised neck and back hair, pinned ears, snorting or lip licking. Sightings can be reported to 310-0000 or 1-800-642-3800 after hours. More to come…
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fish & Wildlife announces statewide Summer Free Fishing Day this June
MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Vermonters are grabbing their fishing rods and tackle boxes in anticipation for the Summer Free Fishing Day this June 14. This event also lands on the opening day of regular bass season and the Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, where free fishing day will be celebrated. Fish and Wildlife Interim Commissioner Andrea Shortsleeve said that 'Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity for an experienced angler to be a mentor to friends who have not gone fishing before. A day on the water could lead to a lifetime of great experiences and healthy local food.' VTF&W will supply reels, fishing rods and more. Other activities like lure making and basic fishing instruction will also be available. 'No prior fishing experience is needed,' according to Fish & Wildlife officials. The festival and free fishing day celebration is set to run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station. Additional information on fishing course and licenses for the season can be found online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Conservationists alarmed by new land swap deal involving Guana River Management Area
Neighbors and environmental groups are raising the alarm about a newly proposed land swap deal that could take a significant chunk of land out of the Guana Wildlife Management Area. Spanning nearly 10,000 acres, the Guana Wildlife Management Area is considered a gem by locals in St. Johns County. 'We have Maritime Hammocks, we've got gopher tortoises. There are over 80 bird species that Fish and Wildlife has said are species of greatest conservation need. It's a wonderful ecological treasure,' said Chris Farrell, the Northeast Florida Policy Associate for Audubon Florida. It's why Farrell and other conservationists were floored when they caught wind of a proposed land trade that dropped late in the day Wednesday. 'Just like the state park proposal, this kind of came out last minute without a lot of public notice,' said Farrell. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The trade would swap a 600-acre piece of land in the heart of the management area for just over 3,000 acres of land scattered throughout the Florida wildlife corridor. 'We don't want to have to trade conservation lands, one for the other. The idea is to build this portfolio over time,' said Farrell. The other party in the proposed deal is The Upland LLC, which according to Sunbiz records seems to be associated with Contega Business Services, LLC. We tried to reach the company to ask what its plans were for the Guana River land, but didn't hear back. Farrell said, based on previous attempts to acquire lands in the area by other entities, the suspicion is the company may want to develop it for residential use. 'The few details we have mention wetlands protection with some easements, but kind of says maybe the uplands are gonna be developed,' said Farrell. And while 600 acres may only make up a relatively small portion of the total management area, Farrell argued efforts to develop the land in question could pose serious issues for the maintenance and preservation of the Guana River Management Area as a whole, especially when it comes to prescribed burns. 'I just hope they learn from what happened with the state parks and they see the commitment that the people of Florida have to conservation,' said Farrell. The Acquisition and Restoration Council will make its recommendation next Wednesday. The proposal will then head for a final decision before the Governor and Cabinet on June 10th. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Mystery surrounds dead birds found in Northern California city
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed they received two dead birds from Pacific Gas & Electric for evaluation, after several birds were found dead in a Bay Area neighborhood under mysterious circumstances. Max Bolling lives in the Richmond neighborhood where the birds have been found. He said that during one weekend in February, he and his brother found five dead birds under power lines. Since then, Max said he has personally seen 20 dead birds. "We kinda were thinking back and it's probably been close to 50 between us and all of the neighbors between this pole and the pole over there," Max said. Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said one of the birds they evaluated was a European Starling and the other was a Mourning Dove. The two birds turned in by PG&E aren't the only ones to turn up dead in the neighborhood. Fish and Wildlife officials said they have received pictures of birds that showed signs of trauma. They said the trauma looks like it could have been caused by a pellet gun, a BB gun, or a slingshot. While the birds were collected by PG&E, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said they didn't show signs of electrocution but people in the neighborhood say they believe that's what's happening. Jeremy Hoehner Haele said, "My dad's been seeing them, he's been seeing a lot more than I have. Actually he's seen them like appear to be fried on the wire themselves like he's said he's seen that a couple times." PG&E released a statement to CBS News Bay Area saying: "We appreciate the concern of our customers in Richmond about the recent series of bird deaths. We have asked the California Department of Fish & Wildlife to evaluate two of the bird corpses. They have shared that the birds show no evidence of electrocution, and that their deaths were caused by trauma, potentially from a pellet or BB gun or a slingshot. PG&E does not believe that there was an issue with our electrical equipment and agrees that these birds were not electrocuted. Neighbors have asked the Contra County Sheriff's Office to look into this situation. The pole at issue is compliant with avian safe guidance, as established by the Avian Powerline Interaction Committee." Fish and Wildlife officials are still investigating what is killing the birds in this Richmond neighborhood.
