November 23, 2006
Pa. hunter takes likely new state record elk
By Mark Nale Northcentral Correspondent Port Matilda, Pa. — What more could happen to a hunter in one day? The elation of seeing a trophy elk, missing the shot, getting a second chance, then mechanical failure followed by a freak auto accident and a trip to the hospital. Talk about a full day. John Shirk
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A petition drive is on for hunting on Sunday
By Marcus Schneck Contributing Writer Harrisburg — A handful of sportsmen scattered across Pennsylvania but chatting regularly through the Web site HuntingPA.com have organized themselves into a statewide petition drive to legalize Sunday hunting for all huntable species in the state. And, they’re looking for others to join the effort. Sunday hunting for all game
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Special Events
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. Jan. 6, 2007: Wooster, OH. OSTA Fur Sale, Wooster Furniture Sales & Auction Bldg. 9-4 p.m. For more info call 419-946-3051. Feb. 17, 2007: Xenia, OH. OSTA Fur Sale, Ison Fur Co. 9-4
Saugeye fishing going good as weather turns brisk
Even as the weather cools heading deeper into the fall/winter, Lake Erie anglers in particular are still catching a fair number of walleyes off Vermillion and Huron. And crappie fishing at Indian Lake in western Ohio was as good as it gets the week of Nov. 13, according to a tackle dealer in the area.
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Do larger racks boost poaching?
Despite western killing spree, PGC says probably no By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Are crooks enjoying a white-tailed bounty meant for sportsmen? Maybe, and maybe not, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials around the state who track incidents of deer poaching. Several years ago, when Gary Alt was head of the Pennsylvania Game
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License fee hike proposed by group
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing — Hunters would pay $30 for a deer-hunting license and anglers $40 for an all-species fishing license if a citizens work group proposal to better finance the cash-strapped DNR is approved by the state Legislature. These are two of many changes proposed in hunting, trapping, and fishing license fees. In
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