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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Oklahoma Implements Restrictions on Visitors from Certain States
Oklahoma Implements Restrictions on Visitors from Certain States Image Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a statewide Executive Order that requires individuals to quarantine for 14 days once entering Oklahoma from states where significant community spread of COVID-19 has been identified. These states include California, Connecticut, Louisiana, New York,
Read MoreWashington Extends Hunting and Fishing Closures to May
Washington Extends Hunting and Fishing Closures to May The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended closures on spring bear and spring turkey hunting seasons and all recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting, whether on public or private lands, through May 4. All state lands and boat ramps
Read MoreDelaware Requires Nonresidents to Self-Quarantine; Restricting Visitors to Wildlife Areas, Parks
Delaware Requires Nonresidents to Self-Quarantine; Restricting Visitors to Wildlife Areas, Parks Anyone entering the State of Delaware must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, visiting state parks and wildlife areas, or using boat rams. Delaware’s wildlife areas are open as well as state parks, however,
Read MoreKansas Hunting and Fishing Are Open; Hunters from Travel Quarantine List Must Self-Quarantine; Deer Hunting Applications Must be Submitted Online
Kansas Hunting and Fishing Are Open; Hunters from Travel Quarantine List Must Self-Quarantine; Deer Hunting Applications Must be Submitted Online The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that its spring hunting seasons will continue as planned, including spring turkey. Nonresidents may participate, but those from
Read MoreOregon Extends Columbia River Closure; Remaining Fishing Opportunities Stay Open
Oregon Extends Columbia River Closure; Remaining Fishing Opportunities Stay Open The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River indefinitely. Oregon and neighboring Washington jointly manage the Columbia River fisheries. With the extension of Washington’s fishing closure, Oregon has reciprocated
Read MoreIdaho Amends Restrictions on Nonresident License, Tag, Permit Sales
Idaho Amends Restrictions on Nonresident License, Tag, Permit Sales The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has amended its previous decision to temporarily suspend sales of some nonresident licenses, tag and permits to allow nonresident sales under specific situations, including: · Allow nonresidents who bought a black bear tag prior
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