Fishing
Carp closer to Lake Michigan than feared
Chicago – In the wake of a lawsuit filed against Illinois by a handful of Great Lakes states over Asian carp, federal officials said they found evidence the fish is closer to Lake Michigan than
License sales steady nationwide
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the
Coyotes have wolf genes here
Harrisburg – Sometimes theories turn out to be true. Take the case of Pennsylvania’s coyotes.
Bonus gun harvest up over 3,000
DNR Reports Columbus – Hunters killed 19,900 deer on Dec. 19-20, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The extra weekend of gun hunting was first offered in 2006
New state forest a treasure, biologist says
McArthur, Ohio – The state’s planned purchase of nearly 16,000 acres of undeveloped woodland in Vinton County to create the Vinton Furnace Experimental State Forest is a boon to hunters, wildlife watchers and other outdoor
20 coyote hunts slated this winter around state
Port Matilda, Pa. – Organized predator hunts continue to be a large draw for hunters during the long, cold winter months. At least 20 hunts are planned across the state this winter.
Made in Japan: Largemouth world record tied
Dania Beach, Fla. – A 22-pound, 4-ounce bass caught last summer in Japan will take its place in the record books alongside George Perry’s world record caught 77 years ago. The International Game Fish Association
Ice conditions are improving across state
Minocqua, Wis. – A wide range of ice depths and lake travel conditions have left some ice fishermen wondering which way to turn. The answer is easy: Turn toward a lake, turn on the fish
States sue Ill. over carp fear
Chicago – Illinois is being sued by three – and possibly four – other midwestern states over Asian carp and that fish’s threat to the Great Lakes. A fourth state may join the suit and
