Fishing
Young girl bags 180-class buck
Jackson, Ohio — Almost a year to the day, 18-year-old Krissa Haynes was given another chance at a buck she shot at and missed in 2009. By 2010, early trail camera photos taken in August
Legal ruling concerns sportsmen
Lake Orion, Mich. — Last month’s decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals directing the U.S. Forest Service to readdress the 15-year management plan for the Huron-Manistee National Forest is creating concern among
No charges filed in bear killing
Franklin, Pa. — Pennsylvania Game Commission officials recently announced that, based on their investigation, no charges will be filed against James Moore for killing a bear on Oct. 9. “This is an unfortunate incident that
Rattlesnake bites on the upswing
Detroit — Wildlife experts believe that an apparent spike in bites from Michigan’s only venomous snake – the eastern massasauga rattlesnake – is likely due to mild fall temperatures that can delay hibernation. Jeff Jundt,
IL: Asian carp, locks decision remains question mark
Chicago – The carp arguments continue. And continue. Attorneys representing five states seeking the immediate closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp made final arguments in federal court on Oct.
NY: Survey supports crossbow and ARs
Albany – A survey of New York hunters indicates varying levels of support for a youth deer hunt, crossbows, antler restrictions and an earlier start to the Southern Zone archery season. Jody Enck of Cornell
WI: DNR asks for a $37 million hike in next budget
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The DNR is requesting a budget that totals $583.4 million for 2011-12, and $583.2 million for 2012-13. The two-year total is about $37 million more than the two-year current budget for
NY: Early bear harvest reports stalled
Albany – New York’s early bear season is seemingly off to a solid start, but problems with DEC’s harvest reporting system have made it a challenge to get a clear picture of hunter success. DEC
WI: Young boy bags 737-pound bear
Antigo, Wis. – An 11-year-old Antigo boy with a transferred kill tag shot a 737-pound bear – on the ground in a corn field – that could end up being the heaviest “live weight” bear
