Fishing
Links from Doug Leier's Column Nov. 16, 2012
2011 National Survey of of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
Whitetail hunt: total kill down, antlered harvest up
No positives so far in CWD testing
Minnesota River quality going the right direction
Survey shows acceptable dissolved oxygen levels during hot, dry spell
Monster mash: Big Buck Club recognizes 2011’s best
Some of New York state’s biggest whitetails were recognized at the New York State Big Buck Club’s 40th annual awards banquet this fall.
Wisconsin buck falls short of B&C world record status
A white-tailed deer taken by a hunter in Wisconsin has fallen short of the score needed to become a new world’s record, according to the Boone and Crockett Club.
Cougar caught on camera confirmed, linked to another
State wildlife officials confirmed two cougar sightings in Illinois in the course of a week, but they speculate it might be the same animal – one that began its journey from southern Wisconsin.
Council vote reverses fish filleting rule
The Ohio Wildlife Council has passed rules to modify the controversial fish fillet rule and other fish and wildlife rules, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife.
Small-game seasons in full swing
Ohio hunters should begin preparing for the hunting seasons of some of the state’s most popular game species with ring-necked pheasant, cottontail rabbit and bobwhite quail.
Federal service looking into turtle rules, regulations
Softshell turtles are under review for possible protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
