Fishing
NRC looks into its wolf hunt options
Michigan hunters could shoot a total of 43 wolves during a management hunt in selected areas of the Upper Peninsula under a proposal being considered by the state Natural Resources Commission.
Lingering cold, snow taking toll on U.P. wildlife
There was an extremely mild start to winter in the northern tier of Michigan that had sportsmen and biologists anticipating the fourth mild winter in a row
State finds bovine TB in 23 more white-tailed deer
Twenty-three whitetails and four cattle herds found infected with bovine tuberculosis in 2012 and early ‘13 are reasons for continued vigilance against the respiratory disease.
PGC slightly cuts back on doe tags
Your chances of getting a doe tag this fall are infinitely greater than your chances of drawing an elk tag, there’s no doubt about that.
Survey: Split seasons are not the answer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s attempt to satisfy hunters by going to split deer seasons has largely failed.
Bill to limit DMAP is pending
A bill introduced in the state House last month that, if made law, would prevent DMAP permits from being issued on public lands, has divided sportsmen and organizations representing them.
Icy start for border opener on Big Stone
Craig Miska had to do his job last Saturday as he checked anglers fishing on Big Stone Lake during the border waters fishing opener.
House Legacy bill hits headwind; no vote yet
A vote on the House Legacy bill, which includes appropriations from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, was scheduled for last Saturday before being scuttled at the last moment.
Links from Minnesota Outdoor News – Issue 17, 2013
Icy start for border opener on Big Stone The DNR has listed a number of waters that are closed to protect spawning concentrations of walleyes and other fish. The list can be found here. Smelt
