Fishing
SHC can’t agree whether $200K is still in budget for mentoring
The Sporting Heritage Council (SHC) is trying to get back on the mentoring track after the nightmare of the $500,000 grant that was awarded to the United Sportsmen of Wisconsin Foundation (USWF).
Not included in DNR proposals: statewide baiting, feeding ban
A statewide ban on baiting and feeding deer is not part of the DNR’s proposed changes for Wisconsin’s 2014 deer hunting seasons.
Washington County man survives attack by 700-pound black bear
Patrick Finger had never hunted bears before, but the last thing he expected was to have one clawing at him before the killing bullet hit pay dirt and toppled the 700-pound bear off Finger.
DEC may ban hog hunting in wild
Legislation signed prohibiting import, sale, possession effective Sept. 2015
Ammo background checks stalled
A provision of the much-maligned NY SAFE Act that requires mandatory background checks for ammunition purchases starting Jan. 15 has apparently been delayed.
CWD regs tightened; focus on live imports
Concerns remain disease could resurface in N.Y.
Todd Schaller to become Wisconsin's new chief conservation warden Dec. 17
Schaller to work with retiring Randy Stark through gun deer season
Story of ’13 Minnesota deer opener: wind
The table for the deer opener seemed to be pretty well set: Deer were becoming active, and a little new snow on the ground confirmed the animals were up and around.
Agencies cite farm bill priorities
Since a conference committee convened for its initial federal farm bill meeting two weeks ago, little in the way of progress has occurred.
