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December 1, 2011

NY: Fracking hearings get testy, at times rowdy

Binghamton, N.Y. (AP) – Speakers at a state hearing on natural gas drilling last month drew conflicting images of the industry’s impact in nearby Pennsylvania, with drilling advocates touting jobs and prosperity and opponents describing a despoiled landscape and ruined water wells. With frequent interruptions for catcalls and applause, only 63 people got a chance

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IL: ‘Historic’ season opens with new duck zone

Marion, Il. – This was the most anticipated duck hunting season in recent Illinois history. For the first time, the state’s waterfowlers kicked off the season with a fourth waterfowl hunting zone. In theory, that means seasons can be set to maximize hunting opportunities, and, again theoretically, hunter satisfaction. “So far duck migrations in the

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AR: Weekly Waterfowl Report November 30, 2011

The following report is a compilation of state reports and waterfowl surveys from across Arkansas. This report provides a look at habitat conditions across the state.   Duck numbers down for November LITTLE ROCK – There were fewer ducks for hunters to pursue during the opening weekend of duck season this year, with aerial waterfowl

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AR: Grassy Lake Road now high and dry for area residents

MAYFLOWER – Not long ago, Grassy Lake was a recurring headache for people who lived downstream from Lake Conway. A new bridge, then a new road was the prescription that stopped the pain. Creating this panacea was a team of a half dozen or more entities that worked out the plan, admittedly with some difficulties.

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