December 7, 2006
Democrats likely to elevate environment in Washington
By John Heilprin Associated Press Washington (AP) — The Democrats who will steer environment issues in the new Congress are polar opposites of their Republican predecessors, but changing environmental policy is like turning around an aircraft carrier – it’s very slow. Sen. Barbara Boxer, a liberal California Democrat and one of the biggest environmental advocates
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Gentry pleads guilty in black bear-tagging case
Late goose season now on tap By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Naturally, there were hunters who had their ‘worst duck season ever.’ Others likely had one of their best. Overall, according to the DNR’s Steve Cordts, it appears the duck hunt in Minnesota leaned more to the good this year for a
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Deer feeding ban in effect in northwest
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – Recreational deer feeding has been banned in a 4,000-square-mile area in the northwest corner of the state, in an effort to reduce the possibility of transmission of bovine tuberculosis among deer and elk. The disease has been found in seven cattle herds and two wild deer in
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Hunting license fee-hike bill dies
PGC revenue is casualty in war over deer plan By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Dan Surra is a state lawmaker and not a prophet, but he was right on the mark with one prediction he made earlier this year. Asked in April what he thought the chances were that the state Legislature would
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Banquets/Fundraisers.
Dec. 9: Up North Area WTU Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hillman Community Center. For more info call Rod Shook, 989-742-3773. Jan. 27, 2007: Benefit4Kids Winter Pig Roast, 4 p.m., Perch Point Conservation Club, Casco Township. For more info call Al Baggett, 810- 441-2579, abaggett@b4k.org or Jason Miller, 248-240-4110 or jmiller@b4k.org, or visit www.b4k.org. Jan. 29:
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It’s go time – ice fishing has started in many areas
BIG SIX LAKE MILLE LACS On the east side of the lake, Isle Bay, Wahkon Bay, and Cove Bay have four to six inches of ice. Walleye and perch reports have been very good from Isle Bay in 15 feet of water. The main lake is still not accessible. On the west side, four inches
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Extra gun hunt: Early muzzleloader season?
By Mike Moore Editor Athens, Ohio — The traditional deer gun week is in the rearview mirror now but there are two more days this year for Ohioans to put smokepoles to use again. And, don’t be surprised if you see a fair number of those hunters in the field on Dec. 16 and Dec.
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