Fishing
2009 buck kill worst one yet
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania deer hunters last season posted the lowest deer kill on record since 1987. According to figures recently released by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunters during the 2009-10 deer season shot an estimated
Field trial sites, or the lack thereof, creates stir among some sportsmen
Kirtland, Ohio – Joe Aveni of Kirtland believes the DNR Division of Wildlife is as stubborn as a mule in not allowing field trial training with the assistance of horses on select public wildlife areas.
Large wolf hybrid shot by hunter in Sandusky Co.
Fremont, Ohio – From the you-just-never-know department comes a tale about a large wolf – yes, a wolf – shot recently in Sandusky County. Dusty Gore of Bellevue and his wife, Tracy, were headed toward
No change to walleye limits in Lake Erie
Columbus – There’s good news in store for Lake Erie anglers for a change. Bag limits for this coming season will be the same as last year for walleyes and there will be an increase
New sign-up for CRP offered for first time since 2006
Des Moines, Iowa – During a time of tight federal budgets and spiraling national debt, conservationists were pleasantly surprised to learn that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer a new general sign up for
Hudson shad fishery closed in effort to rebuild stocks
Albany – DEC has officially closed American shad fishing for both recreational and commercial anglers on the Hudson_River and also marine coastal district. The move comes several months after the state drafted proposed regulations to
State duck stamp hike: Would it fly?
Stevens Point, Wis. – Some state waterfowl hunters say they’d support a cost increase in the Wisconsin waterfowl stamp to at least $10, according to the results of an informal survey conducted during the annual
‘Three-rod’ legislation proposed by senator
Albany – A state senator has introduced a legislative bill that would allow New York anglers to use a maximum of three rods while fishing instead of the current two. The proposal is geared toward
Fish, game hearings set for April 12
Madison – Atlatl hunting for small game. Turkey hunting in state parks. Muzzleloader deer hunting in state parks. Motor trolling in Ashland, Iron, Price, and Sawyer counties. Winter panfishing and northern pike fishing on the
