February 20, 2017
Likely world-record white bass caught on Devils Lake
Although still waiting for IGFA confirmation, the fish bested the old record by more than a half-pound.
New York father, daughter set freshwater drum records in N.Y., Vermont
Vermont record for largest bluegill also set in 2016.
Nearly 7,000 wild turkeys killed in 2016 Vermont hunts
Thanks to last year’s mild winter that made it easier for turkeys to feed, harvest is the second-highest total since 2013.
Wisconsin budget proposal would move DNR forestry division up north
Lawmaker says move will help with recruitment.
New Wisconsin DNR estimates: Deer harvest numbers actually up in 2016
Preliminary estimates after the season ended in November put the kill total at 196,785, down from 198,057 in 2015. But updated figures the DNR released recently show hunters took 202,338 deer during the season.
New Mexico panel OKs bill outlawing coyote-hunting contests
If passed, bill would not prevent landowners from hunting the predators on their property.
Hunting accident reports at all-time low in Nebraska in 2016
The record-low number of hunting incidents in 2016 coincided with a year in which a record 10,111 hunter education certificates were issued.
Colorado stepping up CWD testing efforts
Hunters who apply for licenses in the southwest, northwest and northeast regions will be randomly selected to submit deer heads for chronic wasting disease testing.
