Fishing
Alewife numbers remain low in Lake Michigan
Researchers studying prey fish populations in Lake Michigan have found that alewife populations continue to be at low ebb and may dip further before the 2014 fishing season is over.
What impact will the farm bill have on state?
It took a long time to get it, but the federal farm bill enacted this winter is one that Michigan conservation interests applaud.
Roe, PGC pay still up in air
It was uncertain by this issue’s deadline when – or if – Carl Roe would get the $220,000 promised him to resign as the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s executive director
Gov. to board: Don’t promote Capouillez
Although Gov. Corbett’s office warned Pennsylvania game commissioners not to hire William Capouillez as their agency’s next executive director, it was not clear at press time whether the board would heed the advice.
Lacking support, bill doesn’t get voted on
Proposed legislation that would change how endangered species and wild trout streams get listed has stalled, at least temporarily.
Mille Lacs walleye reg same as 2013
But northern pike limit raised to 10; spearing allowed
At listening sessions, hunters give deer managers an earful
DNR deer managers have met with hunters in three parts of the state as part of a listening session tour to hear what they’re thinking.
Bill to repeal new conservation easement law is on life support
Despite a setback, legislators still hope to reinstate the incentives for conservation easements.
Links from New York Outdoor News, Issue 6
Page 5 Public comments pour in; mute swan plan tweaked New York State Draft Mute Swan Management Plan Invasive insect trouble for hemlocks www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7250.html Page 12 Women’s fly-fishing events offered Free Introductory Women’s Membership Special
