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  Wisconsin.gov - - State Symbols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
State Rock: Red Granite Chosen for its economic importance in the state in 1971, the speckled igneous rock is composed of quartz and feldspar.
State Insect: Honeybee (Apis mellifera) The state recognized the sweet contributions of the honeybee as it buzzed from blossom to blossom in 1977.
State Grain: Corn (Zea mays) Used for everything from livestock feed, to ethanol fuel, to the cornerstone of a delectable summer barbecue, corn was made the official state grain in 1989 to bring attention to its many uses.
www.wisconsin.gov /state/core/wisconsin_state_symbols.html   (638 words)

  
 Pennsylvania State Record Fish
Fish must be caught by legal methods during legally open seasons on the water where the fish was taken.
Fish caught by licensed resident and nonresident anglers are eligible.
Fish must be caught, hooked and played by one angler, and that angler must be named on the application.
sites.state.pa.us /Fish/strecord.htm   (984 words)

  
 Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division - Georgia State Record Freshwater Fishes
Fish must be caught in Georgia during the legal angling season for the species taken in accordance with all fishing laws and regulations.
The fish must be weighed in the presence of two witnesses, both of whom must be at least 18 years old and not a member of the entrant's immediate family.
Fish must be weighed on a scale that has been certified accurate to the nearest ounce, or lesser weight, by the Department of Agriculture within the last year.
georgiawildlife.dnr.state.ga.us /content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=115   (500 words)

  
 The Symbols of Washington State
Washington was nicknamed "The Evergreen State" by C.T. Conover, pioneer Seattle realtor and historian, for its abundant evergreen forests.
The steelhead trout was adopted by the Legislature as a state symbol in 1969.
Neither the State of Washington nor any agency, officer, or employee of the State of Washington warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information in the Public Access System and shall not be liable for any losses caused by such reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of such information.
www.leg.wa.gov /legis/symbols/symbols.htm   (2165 words)

  
 Mozambique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Mozambique, the military decision to withdraw occurred within the context of a decade of armed anti-colonial struggle, initially led by American-educated Eduardo Mondlane, who was assassinated in 1969.
When independence was achieved in 1975, the leaders of FRELIMO's military campaign rapidly established a one-party state allied to the Soviet bloc and outlawed rival political activity.
The resettlement of war refugees and successful economic reform have led to a high growth rate: the average growth rate from 1993 to 1999 was 6.7%; from 1997 to 1999, it averaged more than 10% per year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mozambique   (3041 words)

  
 Delaware Facts and Symbols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
On the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, as well as by the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Adopted on July 24, 1913, the state flag has a background of colonial blue surrounding a diamond of buff color in which the coat of arms of the state of Delaware is placed.
In recognition of sport fishing’s overall recreational and economic contributions to the state of Delaware and of the specific values of the weakfish (Cynoscion genus) as a game and food fish, the state Legislature adopted the weakfish as Delaware's State fish in 1981.
www.state.de.us /gic/facts/history/delfact.htm   (1674 words)

  
 State Fish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Tennessee’s official sport fish is the largemouth bass, as designated by Public Chapter 489 of the Acts of the 95th General Assembly.
The largemouth Micropterus salmoides, is probably the most popular and sought after fish in the state.
The state commercial fish is the channel catfish, Ictalurus lacustris, which was also designated by Public Chapter 489 as enacted by the 95th General Assembly.
www.blountweb.com /tennesseewebs/state_symbols/state_fish.htm   (153 words)

  
 Official State Fish from NETSTATE
Fish of fish emblem and the historic continuing symbol of the commonwealth.
Awarding ribbons in the Official State Fish symbol category was not difficult when we didn't pay too much attention to conflicting popular and scientific names.
Five states claim the Largemouth Bass for their Official State Fish; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
www.netstate.com /states/tables/state_fish.htm   (275 words)

  
 New York State's Fish Hatcheries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Numerous species of fish are produced at the hatcheries, including brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, steelhead, chinook salmon, coho salmon, landlocked salmon, walleye, muskellunge, and tiger muskellunge.
Several of the fish produced at the hatcheries develop from eggs taken from adult fish reared in the hatcheries.
Fingerlings (young fish three to five inches long) are generally stocked in the fall.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dfwmr/fish/foe4chat.html   (466 words)

  
 Mississippi History in the Mississippi Encyclopedia of Missississippi and Mississippi History State of Mississippi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Mississippi was the 20th state admitted to the Union, on December 10, 1817.
Legislative authority resides in the state legislature, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The western part of the state is drained by the Mississippi River and three of its tributaries - the Yazoo, Big Black, and Homochitto rivers.
adsecurity.users.50megs.com /arkapedia/pedia/Mississippi   (1570 words)

  
 California State Library - History and Culture - State Insignia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Secretary of State began using blue and gold ribbons with the state seal on official documents as early as 1913.
It was adopted as the State Flag by the State Legislature in 1911.
A golden orange fish approximately 14 inches in length, the garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) is most common in the shallow waters off the Southern California coast.
www.library.ca.gov /history/cahinsig.cfm   (2640 words)

  
 hawaii state fish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Awarding ribbons in the Official State Fish symbol category was not difficult...
the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is the unofficial state fish of Hawaii.
Although it is widely recognized as the state fish, the Hawaiian State Legislature has never actually...
www.hunting-n-fishing.com /resources/hawaii-state-fish.html   (301 words)

  
 Current State Record Fish
Fish must be a species commonly fished for with rod and reel and caught by legal methods during a legally open season.
A side view photograph of the catch must accompany the entry and the actual tackle used must be exhibited to the agent of the citation center.
Fish which are caught from pay to fish areas are not eligible for record consideration.
www.dnr.state.md.us /fisheries/fishingreport/record.html   (332 words)

  
 Little Kern Golden Trout   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Others think that the fish developed the color due to the color of the gravel in stream beds (although not all streams where goldens live have red and gold substrate).
Cattle grazing in the high country impacted the fish as well - as cattle trampled stream banks - soil erosion clogged the streams, and vegetation that provided food, shade, and cover for aquatic life disappeared.
Biologists remove non-native fish with an organic, biodegradable fish poison, construct impassable barriers to prevent non-goldens from moving back, then restock the waters with goldens.
www.dfg.ca.gov /te_species/index/classification/fishlist/goldtrout.html   (816 words)

  
 Malaysia Fish Community - State seeks fish poison again to rid Sierra lake of pesky pike   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A report scheduled to be released Friday recommends partially draining the 4,000-acre lake and treating what's left with powdered rotenone to eliminate the foreign pike that first appeared a decade ago.
Portola school children were bused to the state Capitol to protest, and some restaurants warned wildlife officials they weren't welcome.
State experts will discuss the report with the public Lake Davis Coalition Monday in Portola.
www.myfish.info /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=278   (748 words)

  
 FWC "Record Fish, Big Catch Program" Florida Freshwater Fish
Certified state record fish must be legally caught using an active hook-and-line method (including a proper license or exemption) by sport fishing methods, identified by a Commission biologist and weighed on a certified scale.
Uncertified state records (indicated below by an asterisk) are believed accurate based on reliable witnesses and other evidence but are not certifiable, or they were caught by other than legal sport fishing methods.
The record fish application is available on line in PDF format ( instructions for PDF use).
floridafisheries.com /record.html   (214 words)

  
 Utah State Fish, Bonneville Cutthroat Trout - Public Pioneer
The cutthroat is known to be more vulnerable to anglers because of a general lack of wariness and can be caught on a wide variety of bait.
, in the 1997 Legislature, adopted the Bonneville Cutthroat as the state fish after having the Rainbow Trout since 1971.
There are some that speculate the pioneers were saved from starvation many times by catching and eating fish but claim it wasn't necessarily the trout that they ate but carp.
pioneer.utah.gov /trout.html   (124 words)

  
 State Parks - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds Off-Highway Vehicle it is time to brush up on OHV safety and laws for summer.
One benefit of living in Montana is that a vacation at a Montana State Park can be more fun and will cost less than many other vacation options.
Planning a state park vacation this summer is easy too when you let the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site do your travel planning.
fwp.state.mt.us /parks/default.html   (517 words)

  
 List of U.S. state fish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of official U.S. state fish :
Striped bass (designated "official state saltwater game fish")
This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/State_fish   (74 words)

  
 DNREC Online
The Division of Fish and Wildlife is responsible for managing Delaware's fish and wildlife resources, enforcing laws which protect these resources, controlling mosquitoes for public health and comfort, providing boating safety education, hunter education and aquatic resource education programs, and administering a statewide dog control program.
Effective communication with the public is essential for the Division to manage the state's fish and wildlife resources in a responsible, and accountable manner.
This program is authorized with State fish and wildlife agencies for restoration of wild birds and mammals and to acquire, develop, and manage their habitats; for the education of hunters; and development and management of shooting ranges.
www.dnrec.state.de.us /fw   (819 words)

  
 Illinois State Fish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
See Also: Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - The lake has 1,134 surface acres with a maximum depth of six feet and an average depth of four feet.
The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is a very common fish throughout the state.
Illinois Illinois is a state in the United States named after the...
www.virtual-gambling-uk.co.uk /gambling/illinois_state_fish.html   (418 words)

  
 Vermont Fish & Wildlife
High quality bass fishing, for both largemouths and smallmouths, is one of the lake's best-kept secrets now being discovered by bass angling enthusiasts.
Interior Vermont waters offer classic New England lake and stream fishing with 808 lakes and ponds, 284 of which are larger than 20 acres, and over 7,000 miles of rivers and brooks.
Vermont is well-known for its "cold-water" trout and landlocked salmon fishing.
www.anr.state.vt.us /fw/fwhome   (501 words)

  
 NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife
Opportunities abound to fish for stocked and wild trout this summer.
Largemouth bass may be the most popular gamefish in the state.
Fishing and friendships go together for biologist Shawn Crouse.
www.state.nj.us /dep/fgw   (343 words)

  
 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
A saltwater fishing license is required for all persons fishing in saltwater areas of Alabama.
260 million-years-old limestone formations, blind cave fish and underground pool are just a few of the natural wonders of this colorful cavern.
Hunting and Fishing licenses are required for Alabama residents 16 to 64 years of age.
www.dcnr.state.al.us   (387 words)

  
 Cooperation Between Israel and the State of Illinois
BSF was established in 1972 to promote research cooperation between scientists from the United States and Israel.
BARD funds projects in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
His collaborator is able to do things in her lab that Steiner can't, such as making the protein for use in the fish and analyzing the biological activity.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/states/IL.html   (2034 words)

  
 State/Territorial Fish and Wildlife Offices
The US Fish and Wildlife Service works in partnership with many organizations and individuals.
Fish and wildlife conservation requires coordinated efforts by the states and the territories, as well as private landowners, tribes, and other countries besides the Unites States.
Also, the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies maintains a list of natural resources agencies for states, provinces, and territories.
www.fws.gov /offices/statelinks.html   (682 words)

  
 NMDGF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has issued fire restrictions until Sept. 1, 2005, for all State Game Commission properties located within the Pecos Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest.
GAIN will open thousands of acres of State Game Commission owned Wildlife Management Areas for wildlife viewing year-round without impacting traditional hunting and fishing activities.
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is conducting open-house public meetings statewide through July 27 to hear public comments and discuss proposed changes to the elk landowner permit system, which determines the numbers and types of elk hunting opportunities offered to participating landowners.
www.wildlife.state.nm.us   (779 words)

  
 N.H. Fish and Game Department - Welcome
Our cameras capture wildlife that most folks never see, introduce people whose lives are deeply connected to the natural world, and transport viewers to remote destinations in the Granite State.
July 5, 2005 -- For the sake of the loons -- and because it's the law -- Fish and Game advises anglers to safely dispose of lead sinkers and jigs and replace them with non-lead alternatives.
As of 2005, the use of certain lead sinkers and jigs is prohibited on all fresh waters in the state.
www.wildlife.state.nh.us   (394 words)

  
 State Fish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The largemouth bass was designated the official state fish in 1970.
Some of the best and most picturesque fishing waters of the United States are found in Georgia, and pursuit of the largemouth bass is widely popular.
At one time, the world's biggest largemouth bass was taken from the waters of a Georgia stream.
www.sos.state.ga.us /state_capitol/education_corner/state_fish.html   (54 words)

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