Fishing
2012 a big year on the Michigan outdoors front
State records were shattered, wolves were delisted, Asian carp eDNA was found in the Great Lakes, and EHD returned with a vengeance.
Changes for deer season discussed
Don’t be surprised if Pennsylvania’s deer seasons change again, perhaps in time for next fall, and maybe, in even bigger ways, in the not too distant future.
Mentored hunters’ age at issue
Pennsylvania was the first state to pass Families Afield legislation, which included elimination of the minimum age for mentored youth hunters.
Commission urging ag to make CWD changes
Pennsylvania Game Commission staff came as close to publicly criticizing a fellow state agency as might ever be seen Dec. 17
Ducks are plentiful, but elusive to hunters
Waterfowl have flocked to Illinois in record numbers this winter, even if that hasn’t necessarily translated to success for duck and goose hunters.
Winter break? Not for DNR carp catch crew
DNR’s fight to thin the population of Asian carp in the Illinois River won’t take a winter break – weather willing.
Deer chasers hit final stretch
With less than a month to go in the season, deer hunters appear to be closing in on last year’s harvest total.
NRB scales back DNR state park hunt, trap plan
More hunting and trapping opportunities will be available in state parks in 2013, but not to the extent suggested by the DNR.
No tribal ‘off-rez’ night deer shining, for now
A procedural error as judged by the Western District of federal court will keep Chippewa tribal members from legally shooting deer at night in off-reservation settings.
