Fishing
DNRE eyes lake trout reg changes
Grand Haven, Mich. – State resource managers want public input on possible changes to lake trout regulations for Lake Michigan to help simplify the system and complement rehabilitation efforts. DNRE officials recently presented possible changes
Crossbow bill passed, forwarded to governor
Albany — Crossbows may be coming to New York. Legislation that would allow crossbows for big game hunting in the state has been passed by both the Assembly and Senate, although the Senate altered the
Bass-fishing tourneys holding up despite sluggish economy
Pittsburgh — Although bass season may have opened June 12 with just a nod from most anglers, for Pennsylvanians who tournament fish, it’s a season unlike any other.
State wildlife experts explain APR proposal
Alpena, Mich. – “This is pure science at work,” said Brent Rudolph, the DNRE’s deer and elk program leader. “Testing theories in the real world. We don’t have laboratory conditions to work in, but this
DOW criminal court hearing delayed over documents
Georgetown, Ohio – A dispute over a request for state records has delayed a court hearing to determine whether five DNR Division of Wildlife officials’ criminal obstruction of justice cases will be dismissed or proceed
Asian carp pass barrier in Chicago
Chicago – At least one adult Asian carp has breached the electric barrier built specifically to keep the invasive fish from advancing up the Chicago canal system and into Lake Michigan. Federal and state officials
PGC finch fiasco has some folks fuming
Lancaster, Pa. — The riveting saga of Stormygirl, the house finch, continues.
Strickland receives endorsement from NRA_
Columbus – The National Rifle Association endorsed Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in his re-election bid against Republican John Kasich, picking the battleground state for the first of its general election endorsements in 37 governor’s races
Online checking to get test drive
Columbus – The DNR Division of Wildlife is planning to “test drive” its new Internet-based license sales and game check system this fall at a handful of locations around the state. Approximately 75 sales agents
