June 13, 2017

Michigan releases draft plan to improve Lake Erie water control

Crafted by the departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, Environmental Quality, and Natural Resources, the plan aims to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Erie to help prevent persistent, intense algal blooms in the western part of Lake Erie, including those that are unsafe for people, and address low dissolved oxygen in the central basin of Lake Erie.

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Bucks and genetics: Mother Nature can’t be outwitted, Part 2

Home Page News, Hunting, Newsletter, Opinion / Keri Butt

When it comes to the growth cycle and outcome of an individual buck’s antler formation, the most crucial and overlooked element, by far, is the role of the doe.

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When encountering Michigan’s snakes, best to leave them be (video)

Home Page News, Michigan, Videos / Michigan DNR

Michigan is home to 18 different species of snakes, although 17 are harmless to humans.

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Juvenile black bears brought back to health, returned to wild in Vermont

Home Page News, New York / Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports

The bears were released in southern Vermont at one of Fish & Wildlife’s large wildlife management areas.

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Michigan initiative continues to bolster pheasant restoration efforts

Home Page News, Hunting / Michigan DNR

Among the initiatives accomplishments, 16 pheasant cooperatives actively are working, with 14 more cooperatives currently in development.

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Lawmakers in D.C. seek programs to attract young anglers

Home Page News, National, National Fishing / Associated Press

The bill, called the Young Fishermen’s Development Act, would provide up to $2 million over six years for education and training programs and apprenticeships for beginning anglers.

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Spring Grove leads the way on opening day of high school shoot

Home Page News, Minnesota / Site Staff

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Spring Grove High School kicked off the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Trap Shooting Championship by winning the Class A overall and varsity team titles Monday at Alexandria Shooting Park. Besides Spring Grove, also winning team titles were Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (junior varsity) and Hinckley-Finlayson (novice). DGF’s Ben Ellenbaum was the top overall shooter after

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‘World’s largest shooting sport event’ kicks off in Alexandria

Home Page News, Minnesota / Site Staff

More than 300 high school teams and 7,500 student athletes are competing in the nine-day shooting extravaganza at Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria.

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Michigan releases draft plan to improve Lake Erie water control

When encountering Michigan’s snakes, best to leave them be (video)

Juvenile black bears brought back to health, returned to wild in Vermont

Michigan initiative continues to bolster pheasant restoration efforts

Lawmakers in D.C. seek programs to attract young anglers

Spring Grove leads the way on opening day of high school shoot

‘World’s largest shooting sport event’ kicks off in Alexandria

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