Fishing
Olmsted Co. elk herd eliminated; three more test CWD-positive
St. Paul – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health last week announced depopulation testing of an elk herd in Olmsted County had been completed. Three more elk from the herd of 558 tested positive for
What will hunters find during 2009 firearms whitetail hunt?
St. Paul – It’s hard to say what the weather will be like for the opening of the firearms deer season on Saturday, but this much is clear: Hunters who hunt in agricultural areas can
Firearms deer outlook is for good hunt in south
DNR Report Columbus – There is no greater tradition in Ohio hunting circles than the week long firearm season for deer. This year’s season is Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 statewide. Hunting should be best
Ranks of out-of-state hunters up in Ohio
Columbus – It’s no secret that more nonresidents are coming to Ohio each year to hunt, but what may be a surprise is how those numbers are rising. The top states bringing nonresidents to Ohio
Crazy weather slows fall stocking
Ortonville, Minn. – After 30-some years of working for DNR Fisheries, Norm Haukos is refining a new skill this fall: freeing department vehicles lodged in mud. “I’ve never had a year when we’ve had to
Parks chief leaving office
Columbus – Owners of a Highland County hunting preserve were ordered to pay $4,582.44 in restitution and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to federal wildlife trafficking violations. In addition, both men were each sentenced
Higher gun, ammo sales to help here
State College, Pa. – No matter which side they fall on the political divide that has arisen in this country, Pennsylvania sportsmen are going to benefit from increased sales of firearms and ammunition nationwide.
License and stamp sales lag
St. Paul – Pheasant and duck population surveys earlier this year showed numbers of both species had dropped since 2008. So far this year, the number of hunters targeting them also has dropped. As of
PGC’s Delaney wants special youth rabbit season
Harrisburg – Jay Delaney wants to take an idea that seems to have worked and expand it.
