Fishing
DNR’s walleye-stocking program back on track
State officials plan to run walleye-rearing ponds at full capacity this year after several years of slowed production and selective stocking tied to viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a deadly fish disease.
PF&BC votes reprieve for 2 hatcheries
The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s Oswayo hatchery in Potter County and Bellefonte hatchery in Centre County will remain open, at least through July 2015.
Commissioners signal few changes for doe licenses
According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the state’s deer harvest this past hunting season was about average, and the number of doe licenses issued for this coming hunting season probably will be, too.
Public hears bad news about CWD at meeting
The spread of chronic wasting disease to Pennsylvania’s wild deer herd is going to mean changes.
Showdown brewing for Legacy language?
The House Legacy Committee moved ahead last week with changes to the bill carrying the recommendations of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
Weather’s been kind to turkeys
It would be somewhat true to say what’s good for pheasants is good for turkeys in Minnesota, but according to some DNR officials, both species are benefitting from a year of conditions favorable to boost
Wolf case has another day in court
Appeals court decision expected in a few weeks
Links from Minnesota Outdoor News – Issue 16, 2013
Page 13, John Pollmann South Dakota Report column Click here for complete South Dakota fish survey results
Public deer meetings set for June at five locations
In late February, DNR Director Marc Miller proposed holding public meetings around the state to allow hunters to voice their opinions on the state of the state’s deer herd. Miller made good on that promise
