“Everyone can fish for fluke,” is how Bill Proulx explains the social media fervor stirred up by his 15.3-pound pending Connecticut State Record summer flounder. The everyman fish is one of the most popular and prolific target species for inshore anglers from New England to the mid-Atlantic. When Hillyer’s Tackle Shop released photos of Proulx’s […]
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Article Contact: Fred Bird, Why It Matters: The management of black bears – or lack thereof – in the northeast has made headlines over the past year. Connecticut garnered attention earlier this year when Senate Bill 1148 (S.B. 1148), legislation authorized the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to adopt
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As officers transitioned out after years of dedicated service to DSC Northeast, Frank Herrick took the reins of the chapter to continue the mission that they had worked so hard on over the previous six years. Based out of Connecticut, this regional DSC chapter serves the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachusetts,
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Empower your 2nd Amendment Voice by attending a CCDL’s Legislative Workshop Workshops will run from January 29th until March 12th CCDL invites all that are interested in preserving our 2nd Amendment rights, in Connecticut to a FREE workshop. The workshop is designed to educate gun owners about the legislative process, legislative action, and grassroots advocacy.
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DSC Northeast recently co-signed a letter opposing Connecticut Senate Bill 925. The bill is written as follows. SB 925 – An Act Prohibiting the Import, Sale and Possession of African Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Black Rhinoceros, White Rhinoceros and Giraffes. Please see the attached letter opposing this Senate Bill. DSC Northeast is strongly against this proposed
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Fishing Season-2021 Trout Fishing season is open effective March 4, 2021 per announcement by Governor Ned Lamont. Executive Order 10B and Press Release During this time of social distancing, fishing should be enjoyed as a solitary experience or with members of your immediate household, not as a group activity. DEEP is encouraging all anglers to follow social distancing
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The Connecticut Joint Committee on the Environment, which includes members from both the House and Senate, has introduced legislation that would prohibit the import and possession of certain African species. Senate Bill 925 would charge anyone who imports or possesses legally killed, processed and permitted elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros or giraffe taxidermy with felony charges
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Connecticut Senate Bill 62 would ban the importation, sale and possession of six species of iconic African big game, including parts from elephant, black and white rhinoceros, lion, leopard and giraffe. Take Action Today! Connecticut sportsmen should call their state Senator and ask them to OPPOSE Senate Bill 62. Connecticut members can contact their Senator by
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Greetings Chapter Members, This has been a challenging year for all, with COVID-19 impacting everyone’s normal everyday lives. The unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic has hurt all businesses, but perhaps none have been hit harder than those in the leisure travel (hunting, fishing) and related sectors. Outfitter lodges lie empty, industry conventions and other
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For the second year in a row, the Sportsmen’s Alliance, in coordination with other sportsmen’s groups across the country, has defeated legislation that would have banned the possession of African taxidermy in Connecticut. This legislation would have banned the importation, sale and possession of parts from African elephants, black and white rhinoceros, lions, leopards and
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