Fatalities Up, Maryland Takes Steps to Increase Safety

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

ALL New England waters are still very Cold...

Boating accidents have claimed the lives of four people in Maryland so far this year, the deadliest start to a boating season in more than six years. Saturday is the opening of the striped bass fishing season, meaning an increase in boating traffic at a time when water temperatures remain dangerously low.

The Outdoor Scene and its partner agencies are taking steps to increase safety awareness, provide expert assistance and raise the visibility of enforcement efforts.

Priority No. 1: Getting boaters to wear life jackets. None of this year’s victims had a life jacket on. All of them were within sight of shore or a boat and minutes from possible rescue. Last year, none of the nine boating victims were wearing life jackets. A life jacket would have bought them time until help arrived. It only takes 60 seconds for an adult to drown and 20 seconds for a child. Yet, in many cases, life jackets are stowed out of reach or still in their original wrapping.

Life jackets work only when you wear them!

New York: Eel Count in Poughkeepsie , NY for World Fish Migration Day

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

New York: Eel Count in Poughkeepsie for World Fish Migration Day

This is Big Business in the State on Maine.

Curious about eels? Join us on Saturday, April 21st and watch DEC educators count, weigh, and then release baby ‘glass’ eels upstream. The eel count will take place at 12 noon on the Fall Kill creek between the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and Upper Landing Park, which can be accessed by taking the elevator from the Walkway over the Hudson. This eel count is part of World Fish Migration Day, a global initiative to create awareness about the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. More than 300 events are scheduled world-wide.

The Hudson River estuary is home to more than 220 species of fish, including several species such as herring, shad, sturgeon, and eels that migrate from the Atlantic Ocean into the river and its tributaries to spawn each spring. Now in its 11th year, the Hudson River juvenile American eel program takes place from early March until May at 10 sites from Staten Island to New Baltimore. Citizen scientists—students, teachers, college interns, and community volunteers—check nets and eel ‘mops’ daily throughout the season, helping guide the conservation of this fish.

Source: New York Fish and Wildlife Press Release and Photo 

Discover Wild New Hampshire Day April 21

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

CONCORD, NH – NH Fish and Game’s biggest event of the year is almost here! Get in on the fun at Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, NH. Admission is free!

This fun-filled festival explores New Hampshire's wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with exhibits by 60-plus outdoor and conservation organizations, plus live animals, demos, and more.  See big trout in the hatchery truck.  Tie a fly with Trout Unlimited.  Meet trained falcons and their handlers.  Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and shooting at the rifle range. Meet the cast of North Woods Law: New Hampshire. Create your own wildlife crafts, plant a tree, and toast a s’more.  Climb aboard the Bass Pro Shops yacht and cast a line. Check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets in the expo tent.

Be sure to stop by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire tent and enter a giant raffle of outdoor gear and other great prizes!  The Foundation raffle drawings will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day is a "rain or shine" event.  Hunting and fishing licenses will be sold.  Food concessions feature Arnie’s Place food and home-made ice cream, and hot dogs by Puppy Love.

Please note that no dogs, except service and working animals, will be permitted at the event.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day began in New Hampshire in 1989 as an observance of Earth Day and a celebration of the state's wealth of natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities. The event is hosted by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (www.wildnh.com) and sponsored by the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire (nhwildlifeheritage.org), and media sponsor Binnie Media/NH1 News.
Source: NH Fish and Game Press Release and Photo

Glastonbury Connecticut Public Shooting Range

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Pattern in your Turkey Shotgun loads now to increase your odd's this spring.

The Glastonbury Shooting Range is located in the Meshomasic State Forest in Glastonbury and has been in operation since 1980.

Federal funding for site improvements, range equipment and seasonal staffing is provided through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program, commonly referred to as the Pittman-Robertson Act (more info). Connecticut receives a special allocation of federal funding that can be used for the construction, operation, maintenance and enhancement of public target and shooting ranges.

The Glastonbury Range will be open weekends for public use from April 7 through November 25, 2018.

Special Provisions for Spring Turkey Hunters
NEW! On the weekends of April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2018, range hours will be extended for spring turkey hunters to pattern their shotguns. Participants must arrive at the range by 2:00 PM and show a valid 2018 Resident Game Bird Conservation Stamp. Reservations for this special time slot are NOT accepted or required (walk-in only).

Lets guard our Rights Again in Providence

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Tuesday April 10th, 2018 3:30PM Rally at the State House

Our rights are in trouble folks, no easy way to put it. 

H7075 Bump Stock Ban, and H7688 Red Flag bill are both being called up for consideration. These bills were already heard in committee and "held for further study", we will not have a chance for another public comment. These bills are being called up in order to be voted out of committee and off to floor vote. History shows that a bill called up from further study means it's going to floor vote and has a LOT of support for passage. There is not much we can do except contact our senators and reps, and show up at the state house hoping our mere presence gives legislators second thoughts.

Neither of these bills have changed from the original versions. Red Flag has zero due process for false accusations of firearm owners, and Bump Stock ban still includes "rapid fire device" which can be interpreted later by the AG to include anything they wish! 

If able to attend wear yellow, be respectfully but help pack the State House!

Special Guest on the Outdoor Scene. 4-8-18

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

News, Fish Stockings, Hunting Safety Training, Legislation Pending, Trapping Fishing Reports and Tournament Results, 3-D Archery 2018 Schedule, Solunar Tables, Tides, Ski Reports Yes ! and so much more.  Brought to you by Bullseye Shooting Supplies, Park Ave. Woonsocket, RI

 E-Mail the show at waynewnri@yahoo.com

Tentatively Scheduled for 9:05am for a second appearance will be one of the best young women firearms expert, competition shooter in the Country, Shyanne Roberts

She needs a little help raising some funds to go to Dallas at the NRA Convention to represent all the teenagers who truly love what they do with proper training and mentoring with all types of firearms.

Ok everyone. So it looks like I will be going to Dallas for the NRA Convention !! I cant thank everyone enough !! I'm going to keep the Go Fund Me Campaign going just the same. Its gonna take about a week to process everything and I'm sure the plane tickets will increase some by this time next week over what they are right now. ALL additional above the original goal will go towards match fees this year as well as my Range Safety Officer, Instructor and Glock Armorer courses and continuing to work on my other 2A Youth Advocacy. If the timing works out, I may wind up going to DC this Summer with Diane Liedorf's DC Women's Group to lobby members of Congress to respect our Rights and uphold their Oaths of Office. It would be my first time traveling alone and I will need to find a roommate with one of the other ladies that are shooters for the weekend.

RI Turkey Hunting Seminar

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

TURKEY HUNTING SEMINAR
APRIL 7, 2018 9AM-1PM

DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE EDUCATION OFFICE 1-B CAMP E-HUN-TEE PLACE EXETER, RI  02822 Presentations will include: • Turkey Hunting Safety • Scouting & Preparation • Clothing & Equipment • Calls & Calling • Hunting techniques • Effective use of decoys

This is a Free event but space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins 3/1/2018

This event is Sold Out !