CENTRAL REGION Indian Lake (Logan County) – Largemouth bass fishing has been heating up. Good locations include shoreline riprap areas on the main lake and in canals, and along pad and weed edges. Bass are feeding heavily this time of year on two to four-inch gizzard shad, and successful anglers are focusing efforts on areas …
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By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. – Members of he state Senate and House Game and Fisheries committees were presented with a wide-ranging proposal for a hunting license fee-increase package by the Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania in mid-September. Unveiled just before Pennsylvania Outdoor News’ deadline for this issue, most officials had not yet seen or
NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – Good early runs of steelhead were drawing crowds by mid-September, though streams can get low and clear quickly in Erie. Many jacks and some bigger fish were coming into the tributaries as far as Route 5 on Walnut Creek and Legion Hole on Elk Creek. Mike Komaray, of Youngwood, landed
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. – John Fuhrmann does a lot of steelhead fishing – what you expect from an angler who lives just 1,000 yards from Walnut Creek. He’s had some pretty good days along the stream, too. His personal best is a 16-pound, 2-ounce fish. On other occasions, the number of
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Blaze orange was the color of the day on Sept. 13 at the state Capitol when sporting groups and legislators celebrated the first-ever Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. The event, sponsored by state Rep. David Farhat, co-chair of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, and Rep. Dave Hildenbrand, was held to
Oct. 7: Lappawinzo Fish & Game, Ladies trap shoot & clam bake. 10 a.m., Northampton Facility. For more info call Frank Preston, 610-509-2497. Oct. 22: Port Clinton Fish & Game Assn, Muzzleloader Shoot. For more info call David Baver, 570-366-1584. Oct. 28: Shippensburg Fish & Game Association. Groundhog BR Shoots. For more info call, 717-243-5286.
Nov. 26-Dec. 1: Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp Inc, Deer Hunters Camp, Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area. For more info call Larry Harris, 740-286-4058. Meetings West Michigan Duck Hunters. Meetings 1st Thurs of the month. 7:30 p.m., West Walker Sportsman Club. For more info call Pat Murray 616-363-3645. Archery/Shoot Sept. 5-ends Sept. 29: Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Sports
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – While wetland conditions have probably improved in most of the state, hunters ready to take part in the waterfowl season, 2006 version, may find one popular species in short supply – and getting shorter. Recent spells of cooler-than-normal weather have sent blue-winged teal packing in several areas
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Duluth, Minn. – Add steelhead and Kamloops rainbow trout to the list of things affected by the run of warm weather in the state. The combination of warm air temperatures and a sustained northeast wind has caused a fish die-off at the French River Hatchery just off Lake Superior. Total
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