The dog days of summer have slowed fishing action – and pressure – statewide. Many fisheries also are beset by low water and poor flow. Anglers often find mornings and evenings the best bet, and many avoid trout streams because fish already are stressed. NORTHWEST REGION Lake Erie – The perch bite was picking up in […]
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By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg – A discussion that’s lured sportsmen and lawmakers in like honey draws bears just got a little sweeter. All spring and summer, in hearings at the state Capitol and on various message boards, there’s been debate about what – in hunting terms – constitutes baiting. According to existing law, it is
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By Mike Moore Editor Columbus – A proposal that could potentially increase the amount of fines poachers pay for illegally killing trophy deer passed one house of the Ohio General Assembly before summer recess. The House of Representatives passed its version of the bill, which would increase the value of trophy deer in Ohio courts.
Court values for most all species go up with signing Read More »
Senate shoots for passage this year By Tim SpielmanContributing Writer Washington – Members of the U.S. House renewed hope that a Farm Bill, which includes a number of conservation programs, might be renewed for another five years by the time the current bill expires in September. By a vote of 231-191, House members passed the
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Bear hunters to see another banner season By Steve Griffin Field Editor By Tom Watts Correspondent Gaylord, Mich. – Ideal conditions in the Upper Peninsula, spurred by a good cherry/berry crop, should keep the 2007 Michigan black bear season on pace with record bear harvests registered in five of the past six years. ‘If you’re
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By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Since lawmakers adjourned in late May, there has been speculation and talk of the possibility of a special session to deal with proposals that fell by the wayside during a rush end to the legislative session. For much of the summer, the chances appeared slim. Then the Interstate
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Lawmaker gets behind ballast legislation By Thomas J. SheeranAssociated Press Writer Cleveland – Lawmakers promised bipartisan cooperation in late July for a push for stricter rules to combat an influx of invasive species, including the voracious goby and pipe-clogging zebra mussels that threaten the Great Lakes and its native fish. Ohio’s Republican Sen. George Voinovich,
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By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – The state Natural Resources Commission was expected to approve earlier this week waterfowl regulations for the upcoming fall season. The proposal presented to the commission for its approval called for a 60-day season similar to last year’s. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages all migratory birds, including ducks
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Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Big walleyes, and the occasional keeper, are hitting deep-diving crankbaits over the 30- to 32-foot mud and gravel areas. Some evening crankbait action has started in shallower water as well. The north-end sand breaks and weedlines in most bays remain the best bet for muskies during low-light periods.
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