Fishing
Waterfowlers have new rules on Upper Mississippi refuge
Winona, Minn. – Waterfowlers who chase ducks in the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge in southwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota will encounter a few more changes beginning this fall. Perhaps the biggest change
Invasive zebra mussel found in Allen County, Ind
Fort Wayne, Ind. (AP) – State wildlife officials say a single zebra mussel has been found in Allen County and it could spell trouble for northeastern Indiana’s waterways. The state Department of Natural Resources says
Deer, pheasant numbers down slightly in N.D.
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says hunters might have to work harder to find deer and pheasants this year. Biologists say pheasant and deer numbers are down slightly due
3,000 doe-fawn licenses available near Sheridan, Wyoming
Sherodan, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department plans to issue 3,000 licenses to hunt deer in an area near Sheridan this fall. The department says recent mild winters and a high reproduction
WVa hunters preparing for new fall deer season
Charleston, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is urging hunters to start preparing for the state’s new early fall deer seasons. In the past, hunters had to wait until October to
Free hunter safety courses available in Illinois
Springfield, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering free hunter safety education courses as the fall hunting season approaches. Officials with the state agency say the courses include instruction on hunting
Half-price Neb. hunting, fishing permits offered
Lincoln, Neb. (AP) – Kids have the chance to do a lifetime of hunting and fishing in Nebraska for half the normal cost. Beginning at the Nebraska State Fair that starts on Friday, the Nebraska
N.D.’s Hoeven, Steinwand want clarification on elk plan
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) – Gov. John Hoeven and North Dakota Game and Fish Director Terry Steinwand want the National Park Service to clarify whether volunteer shooters who would help reduce the bloated elk herd in
Doyle announces land purchase in Sawyer Co.
Helania, Wis. (AP) – The state is purchasing 400 acres of land around an undeveloped lake in Sawyer County. Gov. Jim Doyle says the state will tap the Stewardship Fund for $1.7 million to preserve
