August 21, 2009

Madison, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says new testing has found no evidence of a deadly fish virus in several dozen more lakes and rivers. The agency says the fish disease was detected in smallmouth bass from the Bay of Green Bay, where the virus was found earlier. DNR Secretary Matt […]

Richmond, Va. (AP) – When the James River gets low this time of year, big catfish get caught in isolated pools, where waders and snorkelers like to watch them. In recent weeks, however, this river version of fish in a barrel has drawn people who illegally catch them with spear guns, homemade spears, nets and

Somers, N.Y. (AP) – New York’s Westchester County is seeking bowhunters to help curb its growing deer population. The hunting program was among recommendations contained in a county study on how to control its deer population. The study indicated that deer have damaged forests, reduced plant diversity and destroyed animal habitats. Westchester County is looking

Watertown, S.D. (AP) – Staff members from the state Game, Fish and Parks Department plan to hold two public meetings in northeastern South Dakota on possible changes in fishing regulations for walleyes and bass. The meetings are scheduled for next Tuesday evening in Watertown and the evening of Aug. 27 in Webster. Fisheries biologist Brian

Ely, Minn. (AP) _ Butch Diesslin derricked the fish aboard his 16-foot Lund on Basswood Lake. The fish, a pale green, couldn’t have been more than 4 inches long. Diesslin, a longtime Basswood angler from Ely, gave the fish a long look as he grabbed it. “Technically,” he said, “it’s a walleye.” Yes, it was