April 11, 2003

Associate Editor St. Paul If state anglers see a new “one-over” size limit for northern pike and walleyes in 2004, it will come about because of legislative conference committee action. The state Senate last week removed language from a bill that would have allowed state anglers to keep just one walleye over 20 inches and […]

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Social Security numbers now required to buy hunting and fishing licenses St. Paul Starting this summer, hunters and anglers will have to provide a Social Security number to get a hunting or fishing license. Minnesota hunters and anglers already provide their birth date, weight, and even eye color, but state officials expect the new requirement

Madison Wisconsin voters gave overwhelming support on April 1 to the state constitutional amendment to protect sportsmen’s rights to hunt, fish and trap in this state. The proposed amendment garnered almost 82 percent support. The final breakdown came in at 81.77 percent in favor of the amendment, with 664,880 voters supporting the amendment. A total

Minnesota DNR officials remind anglers that from March 1 through May 2 reduced limits and size restrictions are in effect on the Red River for walleyes, sauger and northern pike. These regulations, referred to as the Spring Conservation Season, apply to all anglers fishing the Red River, regardless of the state in which they are

Staff Writer Baudette, Minn. The diehard ice angler who searches long enough can still find spots to fish. But for most of the state, the next significant warm up likely by the end of this week will melt away the ice season. From the southern fringes of the state, north to Brainerd, you’ll find more

Hassett outlined the scientific foundation for the ban and highlighted some key observations. He noted the DNR, Department of Agriculture, UW-Veterinary School and Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association all recommend the ban stay in place. He also noted that last year the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Executive Council and the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association both asked for a

Pengelly says raptor silhouettes are attached to the mirrored windows because songbirds have crashed into them in the past. But they did not deter the turkey. DNR staff placed the bird in a freezer. It may be mounted for display at the State Fair. Shawn Perich

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