Fishing
Saltwater license on the horizon for N.Y.?
By Morgan Lyle Contributing Writer Washington, D.C. — For untold generations, the only requirement for saltwater fishing in New York waters has been the willingness to get up early and to endure the wind and
Lake Michigan perch make strong showing
By Paul Smith Correspondent Milwaukee, Wis. — After a decade of generally dismal news about the plight of Lake Michigan yellow perch, reports are emerging from biologists around the lake that may put smiles on
Kent deer ailing from equine virus
By Bill Parker Editor Cannon Township, Mich. — A viral infection found mostly in horses has been pegged by scientists from Michigan State University and the Michigan DNR as the cause of the recent rash
Albino laker on display at Marquette fish hatchery
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The Marquette State Fish Hatchery has the capacity to produce approximately 1.1 million fish each year. However, a small number of fish are the most popular among visitors
Weather is causing delay in salmon run
By Kenny Darwin Correspondent Grand Rapids, Mich. — Michigan salmon anglers are somewhat perplexed by recent fishing results. Unseasonably warm weather has the fishery in a state of flux. In August, cool nights and chilly
Success rate at about 50 percent for early elk hunt
By Bill Parker Editor Gaylord, Mich. — Michigan hunters participating in the early elk season found the hunting to be a little tougher than normal. Of the 60 hunters who received a kill tag for
PF&BC’s positive report on Susquehanna bass panned
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor A recent Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission report saying that despite smallmouth mortalities from a bacterial infection this summer, the bass situation on the Susquehanna looks positive, was greeted by disbelief
Elk shooting may be linked to crime spree
By Carol Mulvihill Contributing Writer Benezette, Pa. — The illegal shooting of an elk along Gray Hill Road in Jay Township, Elk County, last month may be linked to a bizarre 32-hour spree of shootings,
State responds to CWD in W. Virginia
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — In response to chronic wasting disease being found in a road-killed West Virginia buck near the Pennsylvania border, the state’s CWD Task Force recently announced a series of measures.
