Fishing
MN: Midwest wolf delisting proposed
Minneapolis – At a time when the matter of gray wolf management has moved from U.S. courtrooms to the floors of Congress, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has again announced a proposal to “delist”
WI: NRA convention attendees consider future of hunting
Wausau, Wis. – Whether it’s for big game, small game, upland birds, or waterfowl, hunting’s future as a major activity remains uncertain. Although there are many factors that likely will come into play, many knowledgeable
WI: Hunters reject three-zone proposal for ducks
Madison – The 2011 annual DNR and Conservation Congress spring hearings yielded a number of surprises, not the least of which was the rejection of a three-zone waterfowl proposal. Some spring hearing watchers also were
WI: Goodbye to earn-a-buck, October hunt?
Madison – By apparent pure coincidence, on Thursday, April 14, two legislators introduced a deer bill strikingly similar to the DNR’s proposed 2011 deer season framework in that both sides suggest ending earn-a-buck in its
NY: Bear kill down from near-record of ’09
2010 harvest still tops 1,000 bruins Albany – New York bear hunters killed 1,064 bruins last season, a harvest well below 2009’s near-record take and the lowest tally since 2006. DEC officials, however, said the
NY: DEC officially halts sales of salt license
On heels of state’s 2-year suspension Albany – DEC has officially scrapped its saltwater fishing license on the heels of an amendment within the state budget that suspends the license for two years. DEC officials
N.Y. gobbler numbers should still be solid
Despite poor production in 2008 and 2009 Albany – There’s not many states that can survive back-to-back poor nesting seasons and still offer fine spring gobbler hunting. New York, however, is one of those states.
IL: Gun owners wait as FOID bill moves
Springfield – Legislation affecting the state’s hunters and people who participate in shooting sports progressed through the Illinois House earlier this month and awaits debate in the Senate. If made law, House Bill 3500 would
IL: Muskie group makes effort to attract youth
Springfield – The push to recruit youth muskie anglers in the state continues this summer. A program organized and managed by the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail offers young anglers a chance to be recognized for
