Episode 548 – Conservation in Big Beautiful Bill, duck forecast, WI farm deer, wolf commentary
Managing Editor Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman discuss a
July 11, 2025
University of Minnesota study aims to ‘catch and reveal’ what’s killing fish
Throughout the past two decades, coho salmon die-offs as the fish ventured into urban waterways in the Pacific Northwest have perplexed researchers.
It was assumed some type of chemical leaching into waterways was the reason for the kills, which wasn’t confirmed until a 2021 study’s discovery that a chemical called 6PPD-quinone was the culprit. The reason the chemical went undetected for many years is because it wasn’t a common contaminant routinely searched for in waterways.
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Streams of Thought: Litterers, vandals ruin access opportunities on a Minnesota Wildlife Management Area
Some old DNR friends of mine used to joke that before they erected shiny news signs on state lands, they considered first taking them to a gun range to “pre-emptively” put a round of bird shot into ’em. You know, save someone the trouble of doing it for them after the signs went into the ground.
Pelleted signs, however, are often the least of the problem when it comes to state lands – wildlife management areas, in particular – abuses.
Lawmaker grills Pennsylvania Game Commission on land swap
A state legislator is criticizing a land swap involving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a violation of the Pittman- Robertson Act.
In late June, the state House and Senate voted to approve a bill allowing for an exchange of property between the Game Commission and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. According to a motion passed by the Game Commission board in April, the exchange involves transferring 495 acres of State Game Land 141 in Nesquehoning Township, Carbon County, to DCNR.
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MN Daily Update: Fishing current seams on rivers to catch smallmouth bass
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Dave Genz is an avid
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Floating the Delaware River — a northeastern water with many attractions
We’ve all heard of George Washington crossing the Delaware River and surprising the Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War. I have crossed the Delaware scores of times, usually to get to a job site, a recreational event, or to visit family.
The river has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as one of the country’s Great Waters and has been called the “Lifeblood of the Northeast” by American Rivers. I have heard many tales and read dozens of articles about the excellent fishing opportunities along the Delaware River.
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Patrick Durkin: Youth-only hunts often trigger petty opposition
Even though Wisconsin’s hunter numbers have tumbled the past quarter-century, some adults get all pouty about the state’s two-day youth-only hunts for deer, waterfowl, and turkeys, especially when kids enjoy a little success.
During this spring’s youth turkey hunt, kids 15 and younger shot a record 3,981 jakes and gobblers. That’s three more than they shot in 2024, and the fifth time the past 15 springs they shot more than 3,000 birds. Therefore, a few readers emailed complaints, basically saying: “It’s not fair.
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