Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have denied a request filed by a number of groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition, saying the agency lacks legal authority to do so. The petition was filed under the Toxic Substances Control Act by a coalition saying they represent veterinary […]
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DISTRICT 1 CO Marv Gerlach worked a complaint of ORVers disregarding signed berms and operating through a creek in Menominee County. While watching the creek, CO Gerlach observed two dirt bikes and a four-wheeler go around the barricade and drive through the creek. When contacted, the operators stated they thought the berm and signs were
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Madelia, Minn. – Despite a harsh winter, habitat losses, and poor weather during the nesting season, the pheasant index in the state is the same as it was last year. The statewide index – 63 birds per 100 miles – is 22 percent below the 10-year average. DNR officials, though, say they are pleasantly surprised
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Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – The deep mud and gravel continues to produce walleyes during the day, but steady winds have limited fishing activity. At night, crankbaits or a slip bobber and leech are the most productive presentations on the points and shallow rocks. Smallmouth bass have been active, you’ll find jumbo perch starting
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Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a request filed by several groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammo, saying the agency lacked the legal authority. The petition was filed under the Toxic Substances Control Act by a coalition of hunting, veterinary, and conservation groups, and
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Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Smallmouth bass are being caught in this lake north of Columbus. Using crankbaits and spinner baits; target the main and secondary lake points were riprap or hard bottom is present. Saugeyes can be caught in the same areas; also try trolling in front of the beach at
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District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) monitored black bear, goose and sandhill crane hunting activities. Several cranes were seen in the bag and hunters have already reported how delicious Minnesota cranes are to eat. CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) conducted an evening patrol on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Enforcement
Aitkin, Minn. – The DNR has a new grouse coordinator. Ted Dick, who’s been with the DNR for nearly 10 years as the assistant area wildlife manager in Baudette, began the new position last week. He’s based in Aitkin. The DNR and Ruffed Grouse Society are sharing in the costs of the position. Dick grew
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Columbus – Ohio’s total fishing and hunting license sales in 2009-10 were the highest they’ve been in 10 years. However, the numbers are still down from historic highs, and sales in 2010-11 are running behind last year’s. In 2009-10, 2,199,524 licenses of all types were sold, an increase from 2,134,545 in 2008-09. That’s not as
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