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Impacts of Global Warming

Josh Nelson — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:43:01 -0400

In Yellowstone Park this year, hundreds of dead and dying fish have been found, their deaths blamed on a heat wave and decreased stream flows. Montana officials have restricted fishing on seven rivers because of high temperatures and low flows.

Read this article to learn more.

Great Article on Hunter/Angler Training in Iowa

Josh Nelson — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:35:29 -0400

From the Iowa City Press Citizen:

Global warming may conjure up images of penguins and ice caps in Antarctica, but the “Hunting, Fishing and Global Warming” presentation shows locals that climate change applies to mid-western ducks and marshes as well. The hour-long presentation, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation and Iowa Wildlife Federation, takes place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League Lodge at 4044 Izaak Walton Road, SE.

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Hunter/Angler Event Thursday in Lansing

Josh Nelson — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:09:04 -0400

For our Michigan readers, here is some information on an event we're hosting in Lansing on Thursday.

Michigan United Conservation Clubs will help host a day-long meeting on Thursday to inform and train sportsmen to campaign against global warming. The controversial issue came to the fore for sportsmen last year when a nationwide survey of licensed hunters and anglers indicated that a majority said they were witnessing the effects of climate change and felt that immediate action was necessary to combat the phenomenon.

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Outdoor Writers Association of American Conference

Josh Nelson — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:58:07 -0400

CBS has a great overview of the Outdoor Writers Association of America meeting that took place in Roanoke, VA last week. Highlights:

The conversation about hunters and greens working together, last year bubbling below the surface, was front and center this year. Global warming is now an accepted premise -- a part of landscape in which other conversations about conservation take place.

Ducks Unlimited has been working with National Wildlife Federation to inform its members about the potential effects of climate change.

Climate change is driving species to higher latitudes and elevations.

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The Federation of Fly Fishers Clean Angler, Clean Boater Pledge

Josh Nelson — Fri, 18 May 2007 14:05:53 -0400

The Federation of Fly Fishers has just announced a new program that targets anglers and boaters in the prevention of invasive species spread. The pledge asks you to take the following steps:

Inspect your gear for any plants, or dirt.
Clean your gear with clean water.
Thoroughly dry your gear.
Never transport any fish, plants or animals from one body of water to another.
Tell others to do the same!

Please join the Federation of Fly Fishers and countless dedicated anglers in the fight againt invasives by taking the Clean Angling Pledge today Individuals can take the pledge by visiting cleanangling.org. If you are interested in becoming an organizational partner, contact the Federation of Fly Fishers at convserve@fedflyfishers.org or 406.222.9369 ext. 102.