April 8, 2010

Minnesota DNR’s Smalley inducted into National Boating Safety Hall of Fame

Minnesota DNR boating and water safety specialist Tim Smalley has been inducted in the National Boating Safety Hall of Fame. Smalley was honored March 31 during the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Conference. “Our hall of fame honors individuals who have shown exemplary leadership and performed outstanding service on behalf of safe boating,” said NSBC […]

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Field trial sites, or the lack thereof, creates stir among some sportsmen

Fishing, Hunting / Site Staff

Kirtland, Ohio – Joe Aveni of Kirtland believes the DNR Division of Wildlife is as stubborn as a mule in not allowing field trial training with the assistance of horses on select public wildlife areas. Dennis Meinke of Trumbull Township in Ashtabula County agrees. Meinke is active in Northeast Ohio’s field trial arena. Both men

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DNR seeks comments on bear hunting, game refuge and small game rules

Opinion / Site Staff

Citizens interested in proposed rule changes pertaining to the Lac qui Parle Game Refuge, bear outfitting, bear hunting, trapping, falconry, goose and mourning dove hunting may submit written comments to the Minnesota DNR through Friday, May 21. The rule changes do not include any of the deer hunting, waterfowl, furbearer or small game proposals discussed

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Trout season opens in southeast to decent weather

Fishing Reports, Pennsylvania / Site Staff

Early-season trout-stocked program waters closed at 12:01 a.m. April 1 and will remain off-limits until opening day of trout season, which was April 3 in the southeastern counties and will be April 17 in the rest of the state. The special-regulations sections of streams are stocked and open to fishing year-round. For a stocking schedule,

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Crappie action just starting in many traditional spring spots

Fishing Reports, Minnesota / Site Staff

Big Six LAKE_MILLE LACS The north end has ice, but the wind is pushing around what’s left. Anglers started to fish the bays and they are catching crappies and perch on minnows in less than eight feet. Johnson’s Portside (320) 676-3811 www.johnsonsportside.com Terry’s Boat Harbor (320) 692-4430 www.terrysboatharbor.com LAKE OF THE WOODS Reports from the

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Closing the deal the next step for state park at Lake Vermilion

Hunting / Site Staff

St. Paul – Barring unforeseen circumstances, the state should close on its newest state park in the coming weeks. The state will pay $18 million to U.S. Steel, the company that owns the 3,000 acres along Lake Vermilion in the northeastern part of the state. That amount is more than 12 percent above the appraised

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Minnesota bear hunt application deadline is Friday, May 7

Opinion / Site Staff

Applications for the 2010 Minnesota black bear hunt are due Friday, May 7. The Minnesota DNR will conduct a lottery for 9,500 permits spread throughout 11 permit areas. This fall’s bear hunt begins Wednesday, Sept. 1, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 17. Individuals must apply for the lottery at a license agent or the DNR License

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Large wolf hybrid shot by hunter in Sandusky Co.

Fishing, Hunting / Site Staff

Fremont, Ohio – From the you-just-never-know department comes a tale about a large wolf – yes, a wolf – shot recently in Sandusky County. Dusty Gore of Bellevue and his wife, Tracy, were headed toward Fremont March 22 on County Road 205, just south of U.S. 20 between Bellevue and Clyde. Just about the time

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April 19 – Spring turkey-hunting season begins.

Michigan / Site Staff

April 19 – Spring turkey-hunting season begins. Read More »

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Crappie action just starting in many traditional spring spots

Closing the deal the next step for state park at Lake Vermilion

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Large wolf hybrid shot by hunter in Sandusky Co.

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