Fishing
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
Conditions are ripe for good small-game action
Marquette, Mich. – A mild winter, early spring, and frequent summer rains that produced a large, soft mast crop have created prime conditions for small-game season. Although some counts were down, ruffed grouse numbers are
EPA rejects latest bid to ban lead in ammunition
Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a request filed by several groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammo, saying the agency lacked the legal authority.
Hunting, fishing license sales running behind
Columbus – Ohio’s total fishing and hunting license sales in 2009-10 were the highest they’ve been in 10 years. However, the numbers are still down from historic highs, and sales in 2010-11 are running behind
