Fishing
NY: Hunter safety record worst in eight years
Albany – New York hunters last season tallied their worst safety record since 2002, with 40 hunting-related shooting incidents, including four fatalities. The 40 shooting incidents was more than 50 percent higher than in 2009,
NY: Crossbow users may need smokepole tag
For use during muzzleloader hunt Albany – When New York lawmakers last year approved legislation that will allow limited use of crossbows this fall, the bill didn’t carry with it provisions for a separate crossbow
NY: License sales hold after lifetime rush
Albany – At first glance, a look at sporting license sales revenues might create a panic among DEC’s fish and wildlife leadership. But most of that $19.6 million decline in sporting license sales revenue through
It May Seem Early, but Kentucky Stream Smallmouth Season Starts Now
My wife gives me funny looks when I am rounding up my waders, vest, hair jigs and respooling the reel on my favorite stream smallmouth rod when the first warm front hits in late February.
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to host turkey seminar
March 6 event features turkey calling expert, tips for hunters at every level of experience GREAT BEND – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), located 10 miles northeast of Great Bend, will conduct a turkey
Winter weather helps Kansas anglers tackle trout
Stocking program provides opportunity to take rainbow trout Oct. 15-April 15 The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) trout program creates a popular winter opportunity for anglers across the state. This stocking program provides
HI: Kula State Forest Reserve expected to reopen in June, 2011
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) continues work on road and infrastructure repairs due to damage caused by storms in January. The dirt access road to the Polipoli State Park has been
IL: DNR budget cuts in play
Springfield – DNR again finds itself in an uncomfortable financial spot, squeezed by a state budget crunch that could result in CPO training program cutbacks and possibly even the closing of a popular wildlife
IL: Concealed carry gaining support
Springfield – The Family and Personal Protection Act, the concealed carry bill that is currently making its way through the Illinois Legislature, has been assigned to the Agriculture and Conservation Committee in the House of
