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Minnesota DNR seeks input on special regs proposal

The Minnesota DNR is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
Each year, the agency reviews existing fishing regulations, proposes new special regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. All new special regulations are reviewed on a regular basis to evaluate effectiveness.

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Pole vault pad helps in effort to relocate black bear from Michigan neighborhood

A 150-pound black bear that wandered into a Mt. Pleasant neighborhood and climbed a tree directly over a white-picket fence was captured and safely relocated to a northern Michigan swamp earlier this month.
The Michigan DNR partnered with Mt. Pleasant police, firefighters and city workers to isolate the male bear in the tree and then tranquilize and tag the animal.

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Bill encouraging Pennsylvania natives to return home for hunting OK’d by Senate

Legislation aimed at bringing those born in Pennsylvania home for hunting and outdoor recreation passed the Senate. The legislation is sponsored by Sen. Greg Rothman, R-Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
“Pennsylvania outdoor recreation is second to none and the sportsmen who grew up here know that better than anyone,” Rothman said. “My proposal would encourage them to come back to the commonwealth by offering these hunters licenses at resident prices.”

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Pennsylvania House approves bill to offer electronic tagging option for hunters

As Pennsylvania moves to modernize hunting regulations and streamline game reporting, state Rep. Bob Merski, D-Erie, secured House passage of H.B. 2363, a measure that would update the Game Code to clarify tagging, reporting, transport and possession rules for big and small game while authorizing electronic tagging with protections for hunters.

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