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Monday night’s Bismarck meeting also was live-streamed on the Game and Fish website for anyone wanting to attend virtually.
Among the session highlights from a Game and Fish perspective was HB 1017, the department’s budget bill, which appropriates just over $92 million to the department for the biennium beginning July 1. Gov. Doug Burgum signed the bill last week, Steinwand said.
Another significant piece of legislation signed into law was SB 2144, which gives landowners the option of posting their land through an electronic database. Land posted electronically will be listed on the Game and Fish website, Steinwand said, or via a downloadable app, making it easier for hunters to see whether land is open to hunting.
Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime
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Springtime means tight lines for many anglers. With winter in the rearview, more and more people are chasing saltwater excursions that involve fishing. From surf fishing to offshore expeditions, there are opportunities for everyone to catch a Florida memory! You don’t even need a boat to access exciting on-the-water adventures. With an abundance of options to choose from, we are going to dive into some easy and unique ways that you can make your own Florida memory this year.
Fishing from Shore:
Fishing from shore is the act of fishing from land or mindfully wading into the water to catch fish with a rod and reel. This option is appealing as all Florida residents can get a shoreline license at little to no cost. This licensure allows anglers to fish from land or from structures attached to land, so long as the angler is not trespassing on private property. Learn more at MyFWC.com/License, and discover how and where to f
Catch a Florida Memory in the prime of springtime
Springtime means tight lines for many anglers. With winter in the rearview, more and more people are chasing saltwater excursions that involve fishing. From surf fishing to offshore expeditions, there are opportunities for everyone to catch a Florida memory! You don’t even need a boat to access exciting on-the-water adventures. With an abundance of options to choose from, we are going to dive into some easy and unique ways that you can make your own Florida memory this year.
Fishing from Shore:
Fishing from shore is the act of fishing from land or mindfully wading into the water to catch fish with a rod and reel. This option is appealing as all Florida residents can get a shoreline license at little to no cost. This licensure allows anglers to fish from land or from structures attached to land, so long as the angler is not trespassing on private property. Learn more at MyFWC.com/License, and discover how and where to fish by visi
Fish must be hooked in the mouth to be legally caught and qualify for state record status; anglers must immediately release foul-hooked fish.
Game and Fish now has a four-week waiting period before certifying a record catch, Power said. That gives department staff time to follow up on any questions or concerns they might receive from the public.
Jared Shypkoski of Dickinson, N.D., landed a 16-pound, 6-ounce walleye Saturday, March 13, on Lake Oahe that now is officially recognized as the state record for the species, topping the 15-pound, 13-ounce walleye Neal Leier of Bismarck caught in May 2018 on the Missouri River.
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Fish must be hooked in the mouth to be legally caught and qualify for state record status; anglers must immediately release foul-hooked fish.
Game and Fish now has a four-week waiting period before certifying a record catch, Power said. That gives department staff time to follow up on any questions or concerns they might receive from the public.
Jared Shypkoski of Dickinson, N.D., landed a 16-pound, 6-ounce walleye Saturday, March 13, on Lake Oahe that now is officially recognized as the state record for the species, topping the 15-pound, 13-ounce walleye Neal Leier of Bismarck caught in May 2018 on the Missouri River.