December 3, 2004

Associate Editor Washington Two animal rights organizations recently announced their merger, creating a “huge threat to sportsmen,” according to Beth Ruth, associate director of communications for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance. The Humane Society of the United States announced on Monday, Nov. 22 it would join forces with The Fund for Animals, “the first time in […]

DNR expecting decrease of about 10 percent in firearms deer harvest By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul For the past few years, the sale of antlerless-only “bonus” permits (which became known as such just this year) have steadily increased as the state’s deer herd did the same. This year, with a deer herd estimated

Former F&W director led WMA charge By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Stillwater, Minn. Those who knew and worked with Dave Vesall, former director of the Minnesota DNR’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, on Monday remembered the conservationist who spent four decades with the state natural resources agency. David B. Vesall died Nov. 24 at his

Suspect charged on Tuesday By Gregg Aamot Associated Press Rice Lake, Wis. (AP) Residents of this rural Wisconsin area gathered a final time Monday to say goodbye to friends killed in a hunting confrontation. About 300 people filled St. Joseph Catholic Church in a morning service to honor Jessica Willers, 27, one of six people

It is not clear whether the member of the hunting group who was armed was able to fire at Vang. Bartz said it is believed that a couple of shot were fired, but he did not know by whom, or at what point in the incident. “It’s not clear on how emergency personnel were notified,”

Ice fishermen are urged to do the same. The DNR recommends children not go onto any ice without parental supervision. Ice conditions vary greatly across Minnesota. The DNR urges winter recreationists to check with a local bait shop or resort before heading onto the ice. Safety information is available from the DNR at (651) 296-6157.

While details about the agenda weren’t available at Outdoor News press time, C.B. Bylander, DNR outreach coordinator, said the roundtable event was slated for Jan. 7-8 at Breezy Point Resort.

Correspondent Oconomowoc, Wis. About 13 miles of the Oconomowoc River underwent chemical treatment on Nov. 1 to remove carp that have plagued the river, which now could become a better fishing destination for anglers. “During the last few months we took several canoe trips down the system and it’s surprising how nice of a trip