National Fishing

Madison, Wis. (AP) – Background-check fees on handgun purchases would increase less than Gov. Jim Doyle wanted, under a proposal approved by the Legislature’s budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 Tuesday to increase

Lincoln, Neb. (AP) – Wildlife officials say results from tests on white-tailed deer in northeast Nebraska show the deer are free of bovine tuberculosis. Officials say the 42 wild deer tested were taken from an

Jackson, Wyo. (AP) – An annual survey of big game in Wyoming finds that moose and mule deer numbers statewide are down from population objectives. However, the big game survey shows pronghorn numbers are strong

Big Cove, Ala. (AP) – A Canada goose with an arrow through its chest has been seen in the east Huntsville neighborhood of Big Cove. Resident Jerry Brown said he saw the goose Tuesday beside

Baraboo, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin wildlife officials have approved a rule that limits the types of guns hunters may use. Hunters can now legally use firearms including air guns, handguns and guns fired from the

Newport News, Va. (AP) – The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is considering proposed limits to the 2009 blue crab season in the Chesapeake Bay. Meeting in Newport News on Tuesday, regulators are expected to vote

Des Moines, Iowa (AP) – Iowa Hunters killed the smallest number of pheasants on record last year, but state officials expect that to rebound this season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that

Baton Rouge, La. (AP) – Lawmakers are weighing whether they should be allowed to meddle in the dates set each year for hunting seasons in Louisiana. In a 9-3 vote, the House Natural Resources and

Reno, Nev. (AP) – Nevada wildlife commissioners have approved fewer mule deer hunting tags than in years past because of drought and other habitat conditions that have taken a toll on the state’s deer herds.