Albany (AP) – An agreement between Gov. David Paterson and state lawmakers kept all 178 state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend. “The Legislature has made the tough choices to my satisfaction that will enable us to open the parks,” Paterson said prior to the holiday weekend. His administration had listed 41 parks and […]
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St. Paul – A wide variety of wildlife species familiar to most people in Minnesota – including loons, the state bird – could be affected by the Gulf oil spill. Wildlife officials say it’s too early to know exactly what the effects might be, but this much is certain: young loons likely are in the
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Albany — The state Assembly passed two anti-gun bills May 12, but the news seemed more about the gun bills that the Democrat-controlled house didn’t pass. By an 80-52 vote, the Assembly passed a controversial bill that would require that all new handguns sold in New York be equipped with firing pins that allow microstamping
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The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and sporting goods stores. North Lake Michigan: According to fishing reporter Cory Yarmuth, salmon fishing is really been off and on as of late. On the south end it seems the fish have moved out to deeper water already and are
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Springfield – Despite budget concerns that could have sunk one of its more popular programs,_DNR will again be offering its Urban Fishing Program. Included are free fishing clinics at more than 30 locations throughout the state. “Each summer our urban fishing clinics give thousands of children a chance to experience the fun of fishing,” DNR
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Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: Walleye action has improved at night along Hamburg Beach. Stick baits or worm harnesses in 8-12 feet of water is the best approach. Barcelona area is also reporting good success. Upper Niagara River: Bass were starting to do their spawning thing as water temperatures were hitting 60 degrees.
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Joe goes out with the DNR to net and remove catfish from the Suak River Chain of Lakes.
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June 24: SCI SI Wis Bowhunters Chapter, 5:30 p.m., Country Springs Hotel. For more info call Janean Gehl, 262-437-0097. June 26:_Kick-Off to Summer Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Jaw Resort. For more info call 715-762-3028. July 10: Wisconsin Waterfowl Assoc. Picnic, 4-8 p.m., Paradise Shores Resort. For more info call Ashly Steinke, 608-206-7721. Aug. 19: Kewaunee
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July 25, Sept. 26:Menard Archers, Archery Shoots, 7 a.m., at the Range. For more info call John Castro, 217-632-3679. July 22-25:_Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous, Denton Hill Ski Area, Potter Co., PA. www.archeryfestivals.com for more info. Blackhawk Field Archers, 10086 Forest Preserve Road, Rockton, IL 61072. 2010 Schedule of Events. For more info call 815-629-2335. Aug.
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