State leads in the harvesting of geese
Lancaster, Pa. – Pennsylvania waterfowlers apparently are chomping at the bit for the state’s early goose hunt to commence Sept. 1.
August 27, 2009
Funding definitions the focus of debate
St. Paul – When there’s $70 million in funds to spend on conservation and habitat, time spent discussing the definitions of three words – protect, restore, and enhance – might seem a waste. Not so, according to those who say properly defining them is a necessary part of ensuring funds created by the constitutional amendment
Southwest Region
Allegheny River – Water was high Aug. 14, a result of heavy rainfall upriver and voluminous releases from the Kinzua Dam. Average catches of bass, walleyes and catfish were reported earlier that same week. The Venture Outdoors Downtown TriAnglers reported 31 anglers released 14 fish off the North Shore Aug. 12, including a 25-inch carp
A marine and his muskie: a nice Keystone State tale
Pittsburgh – Tyler Guerriero, of Lock Haven, had just one wish before heading to Marine Corps boot camp on Parris Island in September.
Outlook bright for bow season
Lansing – Across the state, bowhunters can generally expect to find higher numbers of antlered deer than last year. According to DNR biologist Brian Frawley, there was a 7-percent decrease in the total number of antlered deer killed by hunters in 2008. That means a few more bucks likely made it through to this season.
State leads in the harvesting of geese
Lancaster, Pa. – Pennsylvania waterfowlers apparently are chomping at the bit for the state’s early goose hunt to commence Sept. 1.
Walleyes seem to be making a transition back to minnows
LAKE_MILLE LACS East – Slip bobbers and leeches are working best during the day for walleyes on the 28- to 35-foot gravel edges. This same presentation will work at night on the deep gravel and shallow rocks. Muskie action is improving, although most big fish still seem to be chasing baits rather than eating them.
