Ohio Wildlife Council approves fishing rules changes
Will allow a year-round open season for black bass in the Lake Erie sport fishing district.
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N.J. hunt culls 139 bears over 6 days, a steep drop from last year
(Photo by Windigo Images)TRENTON, N.J. — A total of 139 bears were killed during the first six-day period of New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt, as expected a steep drop from last year’s total following restrictions imposed by the governor. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy this year barred bear hunting on state-owned lands, removing roughly 40 percent of the lands where…
More wolf relocations to Isle Royale park planned for 2019
Wolves are being relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. (National Park Service)HOUGHTON, Mich. — Officials at Isle Royale National Park say they’ve wrapped up the first phase of a multi-year effort to rebuild the gray wolf population. Three females and one male were trapped on the Minnesota mainland in recent weeks and flown to the Lake Superior…
Lake Michigan kayaker startled by gator find
After initially believing the animal spotted Monday swimming near Waukegan, Ill., by a startled kayaker was a caiman, officials now say it is actually an alligator. (Photo courtesy of City of Waukegan/Facebook)WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Authorities don’t know who dumped a 4-foot-long reptile into Lake Michigan, but they now know what kind it is. After initially believing the animal spotted Monday…
Ohio bulking up small-game hunting opportunities – to the tune of by 14,000 pheasants
Pheasants will be released for opening day and prior to the Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holiday weekends.
Forest Service advances changes to sage grouse protections
U.S. Forest Service advances changes to sage grouse protections in five Western states that environmental groups say are part of the Trump administration’s efforts favoring industry but that push the imperiled bird closer to extinction.
Michigan national parks growing in popularity
More than 618,000 people visited Pictured Rocks through August, up about 45,700 from this time in 2017, according to the park service.
Researchers turn Minnesota lake into large laboratory
Researchers hope to learn more about starry stonewort, how it impacts areas and how to manage it.
Study: Recreation on U.S. land generates billions for western states
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A new study from several wildlife-related groups has found that recreation on U.S. land administered by the Bureau of Land Management land contributes billions of dollars to western states’ economies. The study by Southwick Associates was done on behalf of The Pew Charitable Trusts, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Wildlife Management Institute, Trout Unlimited, Archery Trade Association…
In Pennsylvania county, venison sharing program ‘blesses many people’
Last year, 500 pounds of ground venison was donated to needy Somerset County families through the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program.
Kentucky eyes deterrent system to block spread of invasive fish
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky officials say they are aiming to install a riverbed bubbler and sound system in Lake Barkley early next year as an environmentally friendly way to block the spread of an invasive fish. The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet said the technology will be tested below Barkley Dam in western Kentucky. Several agencies in Kentucky and…
Missouri ruffed grouse restoration ‘truly a team effort’
The 100 Wisconsin ruffed grouse were recently released in Missouri’s River Hills region, which is the largest contiguous block of forest north of the Missouri River. The birds will be followed by another 100 next year and 100 again in 2020.
Old growth could be key for native songbird species
Hotter, drier summers are having an impact on some of the migrating songbirds that come to Oregon and Washington to breed each spring.
Anglers group, fish farm reach deal on disputed hatchery
Under a mediated settlement, the anglers group will buy out the lease for $160,000 and operate the hatchery as a tourism and educational attraction. Visitors will be able to see and feed trout but no commercial fish farming will take place there.
North Dakota cuts bighorn licenses again as disease persists
North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is issuing only three bighorn sheep hunting licenses this year because the western Badlands population is still dealing with a deadly bacterial pneumonia outbreak.
Is a hunt the answer when bears start getting bolder?
CANTON, Conn. — Tom Bradley had grown accustomed to seeing black bears walk through his Connecticut neighborhood, but this month he was alarmed to find something trying to turn a doorknob to enter his house. He used his key fob to set off his car horn, to scare away whatever was in his garage. When he went outside, he saw…
Dog, dog, goose: In Maryland, canines tapped to control Canada goose population
OCEAN PINES, Md. — A Maryland town besieged by birds is calling on goose busters – more commonly known as border collies. The Ocean Pines Association voted earlier this year to euthanize around 300 of the Canadian geese to protect local water quality. The tactic both angered residents and proved largely ineffective. News outlets report the geese have returned in…
Wisconsin DNR loosens criteria for elk hunts
Agency would consider heard structure, population dynamics and other metrics when setting permit levels.
CWD: Pennsylvania calling for a unified effort – to avoid becoming another Wisconsin
“The truth of the matter is if we don’t solve this problem the way it rose as we see in Wisconsin, Wyoming, West Virginia, Colorado, the future of deer hunting for your kids and your grandchildren will definitely be in jeopardy.”
Minnesota DNR invasive carp barrier nears completion
A bighead carp from the St. Croix River. (Minnesota DNR)JANESVILLE, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR has begun work on an electric barrier project to keep invasive carp from reaching the Le Sueur River. The structures near Eagle Lake and Janesville are scheduled to be completed within the next two months, The Mankato Free Press reported. Electric currents will run through…
Grizzlies suspected in fatal Wyoming attack trapped, killed
General big game season opens Oct. 20, and hunters should expect grizzly bears to be active through hunting season.JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming officials have trapped and killed two grizzly bears they believe killed a hunting outfitter and injured his client. Wyoming Game and Fish Department regional supervisor Brad Hovinga said Sunday the grizzlies that were killed matched the description of…
In Oregon, attack prompts questions on whether to kill more cougars
Hunters say they’ve seen the problem coming for years, ever since a ballot initiative in 1994 outlawed the use of hounds to hunt cougars.
Wisconsin senator looks to kill CWD regulations
State Sen. Steve Nass, co-chairman of the Legislature’s rules committee, has called for a committee vote on suspending regs, saying they’re too costly and cumbersome to implement this year.
Pheasant numbers down again ahead of North Dakota hunting season
Pheasant production last year was at its lowest level in two decades, dramatically reducing the number of adult birds nesting earlier this year. While the dry conditions eased this summer and pheasant brood sizes were up from 2017, the estimated population still dropped 2 percent from last year.
U.S. judge delays decision on grizzly bear hunts for two more weeks
Up to 23 bears could be killed in the hunts planned in Wyoming and Idaho. Judge already delayed them once, in an order that came two days before grizzly season was set to open Sept. 1.
In Vermont, moose drowns in Lake Champlain as onlookers crowd animal
In this Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, photo provided by Bernadette Toth, a moose stands in Lake Champlain in South Hero, Vt. Wildlife officials say the animal had crossed the lake and made it to shore, but went back in the water, after likely feeling threatened by onlookers, and drowned. (Bernadette Toth via AP)South Hero, Vt. — A moose drowned in…
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