Fishing
Positive outlook for duck season
Springfield – First the bad news: Illinois duck hunters had an awful 2009 season, harvesting the fewest ducks since 2004. The good news: Migrating ducks don’t dwell on the past. Besides, they read weather –
EPA denies bid to ban lead ammo
Washington (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency last month denied a petition by five environmental groups to ban lead in hunting ammunition, saying the issue is not within the agency’s jurisdiction. The EPA said it
Natural Resources Board to tackle CWD plan – again
By Lee Fahrney Contributing Writer Spring Green, Wis. – If the Natural Resources Board doesn’t have any more luck in settling differences of opinion over the DNR’s proposed CWD management plan than did a couple
Fall trout fishing season to open Oct. 16
Fall trout fishing season opens Oct. 16 at 37 ponds and lakes throughout the state, DNR announced today. More than 70,000 trout are being stocked by DNR at the locations listed below. No trout may
Obama administration appoints ‘carp czar’
Chicago — No one is using “Carp Czar” in his official title, but John Goss is in essence exactly that. On Sept. 8, Goss, a former top official with the Indiana DNR, was named federal
EPA denies petition for lead ammo ban
Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency has denied a petition from several environmental groups calling for a ban on lead hunting ammunition and fishing sinkers. “EPA reached this decision because the agency does not
Elk center has ‘soft’ opening this month
Benezette, Pa. – By the time you read this, the $12 million Elk Country Visitor Center will be open here and you can visit. Maybe. Billed as the largest elk-watching and conservation-education facility east of
Hunters asked to stay clear of oil
Battle Creek, Mich. – Officials with the EPA and the state DNRE are asking for the cooperation of hunters. With early goose season under way, and the small game and early deer seasons on tap,
Feds reject lead ammo petition
Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have denied a request filed by a number of groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition, saying the agency lacks legal authority
