Turtle trapping has long been a summer avocation of some Lake Erie area sportsmen in Ohio’s coastal marshes, streams, and ponds where these common reptiles occur.
And there is a big change in this year’s fishing regulations that should be heeded by turtle trappers.
Revised Ohio law bans sale of turtle meat Read More »
After years of study and discussion, Pennsylvania appears to be moving closer to developing a statewide wildlife corridors plan aimed at connecting fragmented habitats and reducing animal-vehicle collisions.
Corridors that promote the safe passage of fish, birds, reptiles and mammals to breeding and foraging areas while keeping motorists safe are a hot topic among conservationists, globally.
Pennsylvania inches closer to building wildlife corridors Read More »
Having read the editor’s Notes Off a Soiled Cuff column in the last issue, “Thinking About ‘Forever Chemicals,” I would like to share a related problem we have in western Pennsylvania.
Those of us who live near Pittsburgh International Airport and love to fish and enjoy the cool stream called Montour Run here have put up with these issues for several years.
Commentary: Troubled by threat of forever chemicals in western Pa. stream Read More »
White-tailed deer hunting through history has been a vital part of man’s survival. There have been many primitive methods of harvesting game.
But, when unexpected European people introduced firearms, Native Americans learned to improve their potential with quick, easy kills because of introduced firearms. It was a new wave of hunting successes that Native Americans had never experienced.
Commentary: Do aerial drones have a place in the hunting world? Read More »
Five years ago when Jeff Wallis and Charlie Dix started a youth gobbler hunt in northeastern Pennsylvania, they didn’t know how much of a difference it would make.
Nancy’s Vision Youth Turkey Hunt was created in 2021 to honor Wallis’ late wife, Nancy Rucker-Wallis, who passed away unexpectedly in 2020. Organizing the youth hunt was a way for Wallis to deal with the loss and also introduce kids to the sport he loves.
‘Nancy’s Vision’ charity youth turkey hunt is entering 5th year in Pennsylvania Read More »
The Ohio Bass Fishing Hall of Fame recently announced that 14 people have been named finalists for the vote to determine the 2026 class of inductees.
The Ohio Bass Fishing Hall of Fame was created last year to preserve the legacy of bass fishing in the Buckeye State, honor the performance of champion anglers, and celebrate the contributions of the people pivotal in the growth of the sport.
14 finalists for Ohio Bass Hall of Fame Read More »
Minnesota lawmakers are advancing legislation to address fraudulent hunting, fishing, and recreational licenses, a trend that DNR Enforcement says has increased via the use of artificial intelligence.
HF4192, authored by Rep. Dave Pinto, DFL-St. Paul, and its Senate companion SF4206, authored by Sen. Judy Seeberger, DFL-Lakeland, would strengthen enforcement tools and penalties. Lt. Col. Robert Gorecki, assistant DNR director of enforcement, said current law limits how officers can respond directly to fraudulent documents.
Minnesota lawmakers address AI concern over fraudulent DNR licenses Read More »
Iowa’s annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun Lake, as well as on the Mississippi River. Collection efforts will begin in the next few days at Storm, East Okoboji, and Spirit lakes.
In lakes, crews with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Bureau set gillnets at night in traditional areas looking for walleyes that are ready to spawn.
Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries Read More »
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking the public for feedback on potential regulation changes for nonresident deer hunters.
One regulation change under consideration for the 2026 deer season would reduce the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners would maintain an antlered buck bag limit of two.
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