Please note: hunting digests and the fishing guide are condensed collections of rules and regulations for hunters' and anglers' convenience. The Wildlife Conservation Order and Fisheries Orders contain full listings of regulations and legal descriptions, including the boundaries of management units for each species during their regular hunting or fishing seasons.
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Fishing Guide and Hunting Digests
2020 Fishing Guide
Rules apply from April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
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Black Bear Digest
Elk Digest
Fall Turkey Digest
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Hunting Digest
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