Select preserves to draw for hunt
In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio DNR will coordinate special deer hunts at four state nature preserves.
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Six ducks make up the daily bag
Ohio’s waterfowl hunting zones were simplified for waterfowl hunters after the 2014-2015 season dates and bag limits were approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Atlantic salmon stocking advised for Big Green
A freshwater salmon sought by some anglers for its fight and “catchability” is being considered for introduction into Wisconsin waters through an effort involving Green Lake-area fishermen and the DNR.
Antlerless tag sales upcoming
Bonus antlerless deer carcass tags will go on sale starting Monday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m., beginning that day with tags for the state’s two new “forest zones.”
20 more dove hunt days added
Opening day for Ohio’s 2014-2015 early migratory bird hunting seasons will be Monday, Sept. 1, and includes mourning dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen, and snipe.
Grouse survey shows decline in population
Wisconsin ruffed grouse numbers showed another decline this spring as the popular game bird moves through its normal cycle, but this spring’s numbers are off just 1 percent statewide from last year.
Lake Erie outlook for 2014 shows promise, biologists say
Lake Erie anglers can expect to enjoy another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2014, according to Ohio DNR biologists.
Ohio's final turkey tally down nearly 2,000
Ohio hunters checked 16,556 wild turkeys during the combined 2014 wild turkey hunting season and youth wild turkey hunting season, April 19-May 18.
Ohio Turkey season opened April 21
For many hunters, spring in Ohio brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys and Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird.
PCR cartridges OK’d for deer hunting in Ohio
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved new deer hunting regulations at its meeting on Wednesday, April 9, according to the DNR.
DNR discovers that eagle cam bird was once treated at Raptor Center
A bald eagle that has had thousands of people across the country glued to their computer screens for the past couple months may well be the natural world’s equivalent of a comeback kid, according to officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and The Raptor Center.
Fish kills across Ohio are likely after a long winter
The Ohio DNR is reminding people that fish kills may be common in ponds and small lakes as the ice and snow of the past few months gives way to spring.
Winter conditions prompt liberalized fishing on Wright County’s Pelican Lake
The early onset and bitter cold of winter 2013-14 have combined to make some shallow lakes susceptible to winterkill,
Minnesota DNR names Don Pereira state fisheries chief
Thirty-year fisheries research and management veteran replaces Dirk Peterson, who retired in October.
Minnesota DNR: Shutdown not expected to affect the Camp Ripley archery deer hunt
Sufficient military resources are available to assist with managing the 2013 whitetail hunts.
DNA test confirms identity of Minnesota wolf that bit teen
Testing done by forensic scientists at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the University of California-Davis.
DNR confiscated firearms auction set for Sept. 28
The Minnesota DNR will hold a public auction of its inventory of confiscated hunting and fishing equipment Sept. 28 at the Hiller Auction Barn in Zimmerman. Hiller Auction is located 2 miles east of the Highway 169 and the County Road 4 intersection in Zimmerman. Inspection of items runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27 and at 8…
DNR confirms zebra mussels in Maple Lake in Douglas County
Turtle and Long lakes (Douglas County) and Lake Reno (Pope and Douglas counties) also designated
Duck season of 60 days is likely
With high continental duck and wetland numbers, the DNR’s waterfowl biologists expect a 60-day duck season similar to recent years, but with the possibility of bag limit changes for certain species.
Grouse survey shows slight decline
Ruffed grouse populations in Wisconsin have shown another slight decline this spring, according to results of the recently completed annual roadside ruffed grouse survey.
Woman sustains non-life-threatening injuries in black bear attack
Summary: Minnesota DNR dispatched sow bear; three yearlings were left in area
Commerical fishermen catch bighead carp in Lake Pepin
A 47-pound bighead carp was caught in a seine net by commercial fishermen on Nov. 16 in Lake Pepin near Frontenac, according to the Minnesota DNR
