Fishing
Deadly bat disease found in another West Virginia cave
Morgantown, W.Va. (AP) – An expedition into Hellhole cave in Pendleton County last month revealed that bats in one of the largest and most important bat hibernation caves in the state are infected with white-nose
Uncased gun bill, relaxed ‘group’ rules are proposed
Madison – If the Assembly follows the Senate’s lead, big-game and small-game hunters may be able to carry uncased and unloaded long guns (bows and crossbows are included) in vehicles, and gun deer hunters may
Good news for trappers: fur prices up from 2009
Toronto, Canada – New York welcomed the first signs of a fur industry on the mend after a hectic start to the major auctions for the 2009-10 trapping season. Earlier this year, North American Fur
Spearers take1,820 sturgeon, WI DNR says
Madison, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin wildlife officials say spearers took 1,820 fish during this month’s sturgeon season on the Lake Winnebago system. The season closed on Feb. 18 after six days. The Department of Natural
Weeklong extension on sage grouse finding granted
Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP) – A judge in Boise, Idaho, has extended the deadline for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to submit an endangered species finding for the greater sage grouse. The deadline had been
Utah lawmakers consider fishing licenses for veterans
Salt Lake City (AP) – A House committee is scheduled to consider a bill that would make it easier for disabled veterans to get fishing licenses. Lawmakers were scheduled to consider House Bill 450 on
Growing wolf numbers renew tension over animal
Ely, Minn. (AP) – The growing number of gray wolves in Minnesota and other north central states is fueling a backlash against the predator, which is still protected under federal law. In Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
Alaska moves ahead with bison reintroduction plans
Fairbanks, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska Fish and Game Department is moving ahead with plans to reintroduce wood bison – the largest mammal native to North America – into the Interior within the next few
Wis. DNR launches $2 million deer research project
Madison, Wis. (AP) – State wildlife officials reeling from hunter frustration and distrust announced a $2 million project to better track Wisconsin’s deer population Wednesday. Department of Natural Resources officials hope the effort will give
